Questions For Jon Arthur

[TF_geepsterParticipant]

Questions For Jon Arthur

Top open match angler Jon Arthur is answering your questions as part of a new series on Total-Fishing.com’s coarse forum.

Jon is a two-times UK champ, double Fish ‘O’ Mania finalist and Shakespeare team stalwart who is brilliant on commercials and canals in particular…
If you have a question for Jon, who is editor of Pole Fishing magazine, please add it to the thread below before the closing date of November 31st, 2010.

We will then pick the best ten questions to answer and the one Jon thinks the best will win a prize, to be confirmed…

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NOTE: Slight change of plan. Jon is off to White Acres at the end of the month so given that we already have some good questions, we are bringing forward the closing day to November 25th…

[TF_colboro]

Do you think about fishing all the time,when you are driving,watching TV,taking a shower,walking the dog or whatever you are supposed to be doing. I do all the time,my next match ,what baits,what tactics,where will i draw, is it normal to be like this?.
Thanks colboro.

[TF_NW Cut Angler]

Hi Jon, other than drawing the plum peg from the bag are there any little tricks/edges you can suggest for an angler fishing caster on a ‘standard’ canal for bonus fish?

With you career in angling publishing what do you see as the future in the next decade for such publications? Will online eventually replace paper? Any plans (non top secret ones) in the next 12 months for APF?

5 Top Tips for a Whiteacres Festival Virgin?

As a draw bag legend do you have any routine that you follow at the draw? Early to draw? Late to draw? Shake the bag? Take the first one you touch?

Thanks

[TF_Gavin]

Working for DHP within the angling press must have given you a fairly good helping hand in reaching the level you are at now, where do you think you’d be if you’d never worked within the angling press?

[TF_shallowman]

what would your 1 main tip be for a newcomer to our sport , would it be to join a local club??

[TF_Cockney]

Jon,

When reflecting on this successful matchfishing path you are on – can you pinpoint a defining moment which you think has elevated you to the level you are at now?

Thankyou
Alan

[TF_feeder]

jon why is it all of a sudden that pencil pole floats have become fashionable again???

[TF_geepsterParticipant]

Casn you give us a grounding in joker fishing, both feeding and on the hook…

[TF_GALPS]

Hi John,

would you say that it is best to tackle a new venue the same way as the regulars or fish to your own methods / strengths regarding tactics and feeding?

Thanks

Wayne Galpin
Chesterfield

[TF_jimmyb]

Hi Jon.
Which way can you see commercial matches going in the future as there are now 200lbs plus being caught,it is now getting on some venues you have to use 3 nets, in the very near future it will be 4 nets then five, So that is extra expense but the entry fee will go up as peg fees to. Will that mean the average angler will get squeeze out of entering,if so that will mean less anglers taking part, then to make it worthwile the entry fee will go up again.
What is your thoughts,

[TF_dirkdiggler]

who would you say were your angling heroes when you were growing up and why?

[TF_scarf]

Jon
How do you balance your personal life and your fishing to get so much time for fishing?
I realise fishing is your job now and that must help, but are you just lucky, or very careful, in your choice of the right woman, or is there some secret technique that we could all learn to keep our women sweet whilst we spend all our spare time fishing?
Please treat this request as urgent!

[TF_In line feeder]

Jon
When making rigs up for pole fishing how long would you leave them on winders assuming you have not used them all season?.

Would you be happy to use them after a year or would you trash them and make them up again?

[pelletking]

doin all these features obviously helps you pick tips up very quickly if u didnt do all these features do you think u would be an average angler coz i think if i did all them features i would be a much better angler myself personally as ur upto date with all the in/new methods an get shown how to do them the right way by the best anglers

[woodhouse]

Do you think chub have spoilt canal matches?

Do you think bank walking should be banned in matches?

[TF_wildinguk]

A much covered but topical subject, what do you think lies at the heart of the decline in team fishing and how do you think the sport should combat it?

What do you think of the angling trust after its first year, what have been its accomplishments, and its failures, and how can it be improved as the organisation that represents our sport?

What can be done to stem the decline in junior anglers in our sport?

[greybeardParticipant]

Jon, having trouble with foulhooking fish.
Its a 14m wide snake lake,the far shelf (where the problems occur) is 2’9″ deep. In the warmer months a method feeder for the first hour was the perfect answer, now its gone colder and clearer the methods not working.
4mm expander, maggot and bread are the best baits, have tried fishing shallow, pop-ups, fishing away from feed – still fouling 80% of the carp. If you dont feed you dont get bites.
What would you try Jon?

[TF_lloydy1970]

Jon

With all the top anglers you have watched doing feature, who do you think could fish for England.

Dave lloyd

[TF_NathanWatson]

A lot say you look like my twin brother, is that true?

[TF_NathanWatson]

Where’s my question gone?

[mak]

have you ever tryed/concidered fishing a canal withe commercials tactics and what was the reason for this and in what situation
also canal tactics on a commercial venue

[TF_baitchefParticipant]

Jon.

You have had quite a considerable amount of success over the past few years across a variety of venues,catapulting yourself into the elite of match fishing.

Looking back over your learning curve, please can you describe the details and key points that have made you successful.

[TF_simmy]

Can you offer any advice on tackling a hard urban canal in winter and the little edges you can use to gain on your fellow competitors ?
How would you prepare,feed and fish Bread Punch on these canals ?

[Anonymous]

Jon
Could you explain to me why when I am fishing for F1’s on the feeder they pull the rod off the rest but when pole fishing the bite is the merest dip of the float. I know it’s a difficult one but give it your best shot.
Les

[molehill]

Because its a bolt rig!

[molehill]

ooops forgot its quetions!

What hooks would you use in winter,How small?

And how fine hooklength!

On commercials for f1s and carp,When its rock

[TF_hempseed]

Why the hell aren’t you sponsored?? when i read your articles it always states sponsors none? as you have won loads whats going on? surely you have had offers? and as you aren’t do you fancy fishing for my team in the Anglingtimes Supercup ~think cheers ~clap

[TF_preston-mad]

john how do you prepair a swim if its not a good peg as this is where i struggle and many others this time of us this time of year thanks

[TF_joffmiester]

jon with being a member of the Shakespeare super team and having one of the most successive years going winning everything in the same year
wheres the next move and how do you think team fishing can be improved in the futher as team fishing is begining to fall a part ~think

[TF_bignParticipant]

Which do you prefer :casters or pellet for fishing shallow?

[TF_wightangler]

Following on from the Pole Fishing mag. recent series ‘Me & my pole’, and the recent historical articles by well known anglers, what is your own view on pole fishing developments and manufacturing processes in the last twenty five years?
And what innovations would you like to see expanded, with reference to the waters you fish?

[daddy moParticipant]

jon if you was to be asked before a match if some one could lend you a sesas bucket and you let them lend it would you expect it back if so where is my bucket you lent at barston on the uk champs ya theiving git

[chosserParticipant]

jon can you tell me if your stardom has come from being good looking or just from drawing flyers all the time

[TF_holwell53]

Jon .
How much time do you devote a week to match preparation
Richard

[TF_gloves007uk]

Jon,
With the way match fishing has changed over the years with regards to the introduction of commercial fisheries and the rivers and canals numbers in decline to what it was years ago do you feel the up and coming stars have the skills and knowledge to be true all rounders to compete for a place in the mighty Drennan team England squad in the future and if so who do you see making a brake through in the near future

cheers
chris glover

[TF_Dodge]

Hello Jon, RE Joffs post …..

You are well in the know Jon , team fishing at the top level needs a serious rethink , we have all talked in the past how it is declining …..something needs doing now before its too late , any thoughts / ideas ?

Dodge

[mikesavage]

John,

Given the current financial climate and demographic changes in angling, what do you think angling will look like in 20 years time and where do you think the biggest changes will be?

Thank you~think

[TF_spadger]

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No stupid questions please, let’s show some respect.
Geeps

[TF_colboro]

@spadger wrote:

Whats the capital of Peru

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[TF_budangler14Participant]

jon when fishing a typical narrowboat canal, 12 metres wide & 4 ft deep in winter when fishing for small raoch & small skimmers – how do you decide how to introduce your joker – either neat – double leam or in groundbait & leam & what determines whether you fish B&J or punch

[Anonymous]

When fishing a silverfish match on a commercial fishery in Winter, what are the best methods and baits to use? How do you avoid the carp? ~think

[TF_AnthonywatersParticipant]

Does top flight match fishing need a set of generic rules that apply to all waters ?

[stretch2]

jon.gave up fishing most sundays because wife told me to.?I think my fishing has suffered.What can i do ?
ps but my marriage has improved
pps she told me to say that.

[mak]

With all the political spending cut backs how do you think it will affect funding for the sport in turn coaching programs for kids and all newbys do you think tackle manufactures should get together and go around schools and organise events to help with good practice safety and fish welfare on venues with good stocks & good action to keep kids intrestd in holidays to to keep them of the streets

[TF_CHRIS.V.Participant]

Jon have you got any tips on how to fish Bloodworm and Joker at Barston lakes??

[TF_geepsterParticipant]

Don’t forget this closes at midnight tonight – the answers will be posted over the weekend…

[stretch2]

double elastic! whats your views on this development?

[DaveHarrellParticipant]

I’d like to know how come he always draws fliers every single match he goes on? Also, is it true that Tom Scholey is his love child?

[DaveHarrellParticipant]

@hempseed wrote:

Why the hell aren’t you sponsored?? when i read your articles it always states sponsors none? as you have won loads whats going on? surely you have had offers? and as you aren’t do you fancy fishing for my team in the Anglingtimes Supercup ~think cheers ~clap

Think about it….

[TF_Stevie H]

Jon,

What goes through your thoughts when planning your approach for a silvers match (say for roach/skimmers) on a Carp water, whether in the summer or winter?

What factors do you take into account? How would you feed? How would you minimise carp moving in etc. etc.?

[TF_geepsterParticipant]

Questions now closed. Answers will be published weekend of 27th November.

[TF_geepsterParticipant]

The answers will be published Monday 29th…

[TF_geepsterParticipant]

Jon’s answers can be viewed by clicking on the link below:

JON ARTHUR MATCH FISHING Q&A

[pelletking]

geeps when do i start gettin my free years subscription not heard out yet? cheers

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