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Makins Kobra Affordable Open Results
MAKINS THURSDAY ‘KOBRA’ AFFORDABLE OPENVENUE: LAGOON, Makins Phase 2DATE: 5 March 2009RESULT=1st Ian HUGHES Coventry 33 lb 2 oz= 1st Gaz WOOD Browning Central 33 lb 2 oz3rd Eddie KEENE Coventry 30 lb 10 oz4th Danny ROSS Wykin AC 20 lb 10 oz5th John ADAMSON Kobra Feeders 20 lbNumber of pegs: 20 Report:A sharp overnight frost plus some snow during the day failed to make any impact on […]
Big Catches At Small Heath
The last round of the Cornerstone AC series on the Grand Union Canal at Small Heath was really worth the wait, with the stretch showing its true colours. The top six all weighed in double figures and there were another eight bags over 5lb – fantastic canal fishing. It was all pole, bloodworm and joker […]
40lb Boddington Reservoir Pike: Captor’s Story
The date was Sunday February 22nd, 2009. The forecast was good and I intended to be up and on the road by six in the morning. I opened my eyes at, er, 7am!Not a good start but I arrived at Boddington at 8am and to my surprise, on checking the notice board, there were no […]
Angling Trust recruiting new staff
The Angling Trust announced today its intention to recruit staff to 6 new posts as part of its plans to merge with the Angling Development Board in April. The Trust is looking for committed, enthusiastic new team members to help recruit thousands of new anglers to the sport, and to membership of the Angling Trust. […]
New Coarse Catalogue from Hardy
Hardy have launched their brand new Specialist and Specimen Coarse fishing catalogue for 2009. Available at your local dealer or as a download from www.hardyfishing.com the 35 page consumer catalogue from the Alnwick-based fishing tackle manufacturer showcases some of the new and most innovative products Hardy have ever produced. Following Hardy’s return to the Coarse […]
Shatterford Lakes, Nr Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Set in an idyllic location in the heart of the Worcestershire Countryside, and fed by natural spring water, Shatterford Lakes offers perfect fishing conditions for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Due to the depth of the water it’s a venue that fishes well through the colder months as well as when it’s warmer, and it’s especially […]
More Oarfish Washed Up Along North East Coast
Two more giants of the deep have been washed up along the north east coast of England – fish that simply should not be there. The first awesome three-metre-long oarfish was discovered by a member of the public near some cliffs at Tynemouth Pier this week. A second was washed up at Hauxley on Monday, […]
The International Rules League Results From Barston Lakes
The International Rules League fished at Barston Lakes is now in its fourth round, with the Dave Brookes (pictured with his catch) coming out on top this time thanks to a 13-12-0 catch from peg 63. Dave, who somewhat bizarrely was fishing for the England Ladies team (!?) fished short pole and bloodworm over a […]
Garboline Lindholme Lakes Results
Tuesday open Laurels and Willows 19 fished 17th feb 1 Darren Taylor peg 44 caught on pellets for 37lb 7oz (triana north)2 Brian Hawkes peg 51 caught on maggot and casters for 34lb 6oz (triana north)3 George grundy peg 13 caught on pellets and casters for 27lb 7oz (yorkshire tykes) Weds Open Laurels and Willows […]
Ultima Launch Power Silk – The Highest Performance Rig Line Yet
Ultima have launched several ground breaking products over the last few years. Power Plus, Power Match and Power Steel all represent the ultimate product seen in their particular field. Now the range is complete with the launch of Power Silk, the strongest and best presenting rig line yet. Ultima Power Silk is a unique Hi-tech […]
Environment Agency boosts fish stocks in Oxford
The Environment Agency, Littlemore Angling Society and‘Careful Anglers Respect Ecology’ Angling Club, Marsworth Moat have joined forces to help boost fish stocks and get local children involved in fishing in Sunningwell Lake, Oxford. Tomorrow morning, Thursday, 19, February Environment Agency fisheries officers will be removing a variety of fish including: perch, roach and rudd from […]
England Trials for Veterans
The Angling Trust is giving anglers over the age of 60 the opportunity to fish for England, with the first 2009 trial for the England Veterans team taking place on Furzton Lake in Milton Keynes on Wednesday 11th March. This will be the first of a series of trials in which England Team Manager Joe […]
British Waterways Stillwater Championships 2009
British Waterways has announced the dates for the £5,000 BW Stillwater Championships taking place on some of the most popular commercials over the summer. The dates for the diary are Boddington Reservoir May 20th and July 4th; Earlswood Lakes (Engine) June 13th and August 8th and Blythe Waters August 1st. The qualifiers will fish off […]
Lanes Bait Individual League Results
Lanes Bait Individual League, Makins Phase 2, Lizard and Lagoon, pole only.Despite the weather being that little bit milder, the pools were still frozen over, so the ice breakers were out, and it made for a very hard, but close match. 1st Karl Mullen (Lanes Bait) 16lb 4oz (Lagoon 23) 2nd Ron Savage (Lanes Bait) 15lb 8oz […]
Tarrant Lands 30lb+ Pike on new Greys Prowla Rod
‘Who wants to be a Millionaire’ television presenter and keen angler, Chris Tarrant, recently landed a 30lb 2oz Pike using one of the new Greys prototype Prowla rods. Following two years in design and development working with top flight Predator anglers in both the UK and Europe, the new range of Prowla rods, terminal tackle, […]
