Shiny new gear unveiled at the Tackle & Guns Trade Show!
The gates have opened on the 2013 Tackle & Guns Trade Show, with plenty of exciting tackle and bait innovations unveiled to the trade. The show, which enables tackle and gun manufacturers to showcase their latest products and innovations, is used by many companies to launch their product ranges for the coming year. Dozens of top brands have been in attendance, and we have been there to give you a sneak preview of what you can expect to see in the shops over coming months. If you are a sucker for top quality reels, you will love the new Ultegra XTB from the Shimano stable.
Our man on the bank, Mark Kelynack, gives us a quick update on the TF Gear Master at Lac Fishabil. Mark explained: "The Anglo-French pairing of Mark Martell and Darren White are still ahead, however, their 120lb margin has been slashed, with three teams in contention with totals amounting to 550lb plus. Second place it currently held by a Mainline-sponsored pairing, that are just 30lb behind. "It’s looking like the match may go down to the wire with just a short time remaining and with the average size of fish being so large, first can easily be caught.
Bargain tackle show in Stoke On Trent!The first of the 2013 Tackle Mania shows is set to kick off this weekend. Taking place at the Dimensions Leisure Centre in Stoke On Trent, the event is set to see some top tackle being sold off at bargain prices. Exhibitors include Vale Royal Angling Centre, Strike Master Tackle, Ez Feeda, A&E Tackle, Floats Direct and Sonik. There is also the intriguing promise of a Seatbox City and a Groundbait Mountain, alongside the usually well received Pole Alley.
120lb margin for TF Masters leaders. Yesterday's top performers in this year's TF Gear Masters, have extended their lead as the event goes in to its penultimate day. The match, which is taking place at Lake Fishabil in France, carries a first prize of £10,000. Mark Kelynack, who is watching the action at Fishabil, commented: "The fishing is still really hectic here and, with plenty of fish still moving around and feeding, it could be anybody's.
Charity day Saturday at Lenwade venue. Norwich tackle shop Angling Direct has announced a charity match in aid of the military charity, Help For Heroes. Taking place between Friday lunchtime and Sunday lunchtime, the hub of the event will fall on this Saturday, October 12th. The Bridge Pub Lakes in Lenwade will prove the main focus of the event, which will benefit from a barbeque, and a raffle with prizes from all the leading manufacturers.
Close match developing in TF Gear Masters. A tight match is developing in this years TF Gear Masters, which is taking place at Lake Fishabil in France. The contest, which takes place over five days, carries a first prize of £10,000. Mark Kelynack, who is watching the action at Fishabil, commented: "There are plenty of fish showing all over the lake, with the Dam Wall, and the North Bank, West Bank and East Bank alll fishing well.
Tom Oliver enjoys a productive week at his syndicate!Unfortunately August was not a great month for my angling as I only managed to squeeze in one quick weekend trip to my syndicate and unfortunately that didn’t produce any fish. I was very much looking forward to the month of September however as I had the first week of the month booked off work and had a lengthy trip at my syndicate planned. I was hoping to spend some time in one area and build the swim over the course of the week as this tactic can often work extremely well on this venue. I also had some filming lined up with Gardner Tackle at the latter stage of the week so hopefully by then I would have something established enough to get a few bites for the cameras.
Prolific water hunts for new bailiff. The Gigantica Lakes in France urgently require a new member of the team to cook for customers and maintain and develop the 100-acre site. This is a full-time, residential position in France, so it ideally suits an energetic and motivated person with no ties in the UK, who adapts to new environments and has a willingness to integrate into the local community. Professional tuition to learn French is part of the role.
Dutch female duet land carp fishing's richest prize. The World Carp Classic has been won by the all-female pairing of Lizette Beunders and Bianca Venema from Holland, the first female pairing to ever win an international carp match. Lizette and Bianca, representing Dynamite Baits, were out in front for virtually the entire event and finished with a final weight of 366. 5kg, a fantastic result that saw them finish a long way ahead of runners up Lee Jackson and Rob Tough, and win by the biggest margin in the events history.
Female duo hours away from taking carp fishing's richest prize. With less than 24 hours to go in the world’s biggest carp match the excitement level couldn’t be higher, as anglers speculate over this year’s winning pair. In the hot seat this year are Netherlands pair Bianca Venema and Lizette Beunders, who could just be hours away from taking home the biggest prize in carp fishing. Lizette and Bianca have been in first position for virtually the entire match, with their unique baiting strategy and hard work paying dividends from the very start, the duo have been catching consistently throughout.