SATURDAY21st October 2000

There are nine new patterns in the Matchtek range to cover a wide range of fishing disciplines. The floats are now available through leading tackle shops and since they went into the shops in January they are gaining popularity with a lot of anglers. MATCHTEK 1-RIVER This pattern is ideal for slow moving rivers and…

The small boy sat on his haunches watching his father and uncle plaiting and twisting the line. It took very many hours of work and had to be checked at regular intervals for strength. They had been at it since morning and the line was now nearing completion. The Ugly One, the man with the…

Articles by Dr Paul Garner Dr Paul Garner Despite being born in central London, Paul Garner comes from a family who’s history has been intertwined with angling for generations. During his teens Paul spent most of his time match fishing with local clubs, travelling to such exotic venues as the Hampshire Avon and Great Ouse…

The lake was still quiet, just me there, rain was forecast but the wind that had helped me on the session before had gone. I had seen carp roll consistently in an area of the lake opposite the swim I fished last time so I drove straight round there. In the swim in question the…

Carrying plugs festooned with treble hooks is a price that is inevitably paid by the penitent plug fisherman. Put your hand in a pocket or bag with a few loose plugs and it is as if the semi rusted hooks have been waiting in ambush for your saltwater softened fingers. New swear words minted fresh…

For the first time the public can access up-to-the-minute flood warnings in England and Wales, 24 hours a day through the internet at www.environment-agency.gov.uk/floodwarning. The new flood warning service comes one year on from the launch of online floodplain maps at the height of last Autumn’s floods, when nearly a million people logged onto the…