Well after a two year break due to Covid it was good to see the return of these two fishing shows, firstly at Farnborough and then the local one to me at Stoneleigh. So off I went for a moosh around the Stoneleigh show. So what did I think to this years show? Well I had mixed feelings about it this year. I’d heard a … Continue reading The Big one – fishing show at Stoneleigh, What did you think to it?

There is a phrase, “the more you put in, the more you get” match fishing has many types of angler. During my time fishing matches over the years I’ve met anglers from all walks of life. Yes its a fantastic hobby, we all know that, It gets you out the house in all types of weather and health and wellbeing benefits are well known. Match … Continue reading Match fishing – an obsessional pass time?

As the days get colder going into winter should you use lighter lines when fishing on carp venues? I think the answer is NO!! Silvers or F1 fishing is a different kettle of fish so to speak but I generally believe using lighter lines on pole rigs when you are fishing for carp doesn’t make a blind bit of difference. Many anglers sitting on the … Continue reading Light line diameter when winter carp fishing