Specie: carp
Weight: 33lb 9oz This carp at 33lb 9oz is a new PB for my son chris,in a two day session he added six fish to this big mirror four over 20lb. Chris fished GBs new kent mix bait over a big bed of maples & wheat to a hole in the weed at 40yrds,he used 5in stiff rigs & size 6 talon tip hooks.Chris has now had 36 fish over 20lb this year and is still going strong.
On with the tale, Redmire pool is not just a couple of words, it is a dream: an experience, a Mecca for anyone who had heard of carp before Kevin Maddocks explained how to catch this uncatchable species. It is a magical place of amazing natural beauty, incredible really as it’s so close to Wales!…
Few fish caught were less than half a pound and some were of a very good size. Pete actually took two fish which looked to be well over 2lb. We don’t usually weigh grayling, it wastes time to be honest. There is so much fun in catching these delightful little fish on fine tackle that…
For those who are new to this column a quick scan through the last two and a half years of my contributions to this illustrious and august magazine, might offer a hint at my reel preferences. Centre-pins are the business. When it comes to proper fishing: and that does not include the sort of comedy…
For me there is nothing better and more satisfying than seeing a float disappear beneath the surface and then striking into a good fish. I enjoy swimfeeder and leger fishing but there are so many more skills attached to achieve success with float tackle, be it on running line or with a pole. Go into…
Thanks for the question Edward. Although it is not the main argument put forward in favour of a close season, the issue of catching fish in spawn is one of the main tenets. To my mind other arguments, such as the disturbance of other wildlife, and damage to the bankside vegetation comes higher on my…
Those of you who have been patient enough to have read through my tens of thousands of words on the subject, will know that Iím a bit of a centre-pin enthusiast. Aerial 4-5 – 1920 pattern Gough -There are only 5 Gough reels in the world Plowman #31 – Only about 35 Plowmans were made…