The annual Total Carp Tackle Awards are just around the corner. After a multitude of brilliant products have hit the banks this year, it is now your chance to have your say and see which ones really where the best of 2014. We pride ourselves on an unbiased and fair tackle awards where you, the user, the angling public, are counted for what you think. This could quite possibly be your only chance to air your thoughts on how these products really deal with day-to-day angling situations.
• Precision-engineered hook-sharpening vice • Accommodates all hook sizes and patterns• Lightweight hollow aluminium body to house spare files• Made in the UK £20. 99 For more details go to www. jagproducts. co.
TC regular Ian “Chilly” Chillcott takes pride and place co-presenting on the new and exciting fishing TV show set for premiere this Thursday, September 25th, 2014 on BT Sport 2. Kicking off at 7. 00pm the aptly named ‘The Fishing TV Show’ sees Chilly joined by game angler extraordinaire Rae Borras as they tackle up to bank a few carp for the cameras at one of Ian’s favourite haunts, Hollybush Lake. Throughout the series different celebrity anglers will be targeting an array of species via a multitude of tactics.
This lovely 52lb mirror is a new PB for English angler Jack Bradshaw, who landed the fish from the famous Cassien lake on his first day at the venue. On an organised trip with Cassien Carp Tours, Jack presented a 22mm Solar Top Banana shelf–life hook bait over a bed of chopped, matching freebies to a small hump in 18 feet of water. The take came at 4pm on the first day’s fishing of a weeklong trip and couldn’t be a better way to kick off a session. Order your Top Banana bait today via your local Solar stockist or online via Solar’s official online store www.
The Predation Action Group got together for their meeting, to discuss the very current issue of Predation of fisheries in the UK. The meeting was held on the 4th of September in Northampton. The PAG members had this to say about the meeting. It was revealed at the meeting that there may be some fencing money available from sources other than the wholly inadequate EA fund.
This is thought to be the very first capture of this impressive 34lb 7oz mirror from a Cambridgeshire syndicate water. The owner of which has requested for it not to be named. Syndicate member Eddie ‘Jacko’ Jackson presented a Solar Club Mix hook bait coupled with a combi rig and size 6 Stronghold 101 hook to a small gravel area at 70 yards. Fishing over a spread of 1kg of matching Club Mix freebies, Eddie was ‘blown away’ by this capture.
We took a ride down to Barston Lakes Near Solihull to check out the annual Leeda & Wychwood Trade Show.
Having been shown around the huge array of products our keen eyes spotted a few innovative items that will really stand out on the bank and benefit your fishing. Firstly was the much awaited D-Ploy bivvy, constructed from high grade lightweight aluminum poles and single aluminum rear spreader block this lightweight and durable design allows the shelter to be erected in no more than 30 seconds. Various other additions help make this an incredibly user friendly shelter that is entirely versatile to suit every anglers need and will suit the short and long session anglers alike.
Over the past few years, A12 Cuton Lakes has been developed into an increasingly popular fishery, both for pleasure anglers and those after the big carp, tench and bream that it now holds. Located on the main A12 London to Ipswich road at Chelmsford in Essex, A12 Cuton Lakes are just a few minutes drive from the large Army and Navy roundabout, Chelmer Village and an Asda supermarket. Although the fishery is literally just a stone's throw from the A12 it cannot be reached from the main road. Instead, leave the A12, drive through Chelmer Village and then out into the countryside.
• High-memory stiff mono hook link • Finished in Diffusion Camo• Available in 20lb and 25lb breaking strains• Supplied on 20m spoolsRRP: £5. 99 FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO: www. nashtackle. co.
• Low-diameter, sinking braided main line • Ultra-supple and abrasion resistant • Available in 25lb and 40lb breaking strains • Supplied on 300m or 600m spools RRP: £29. 99 to £59. 99FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO: www. foxint.