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13 th October 2017
Advanta Friday - Advanta PS Drop Shot Rod
Take ADVANTA‘GE’ this Friday! We take a closer look at the Advanta PS Drop Shot Rod.It’s that time of year when the fishing tends to slow down, daylight hours are limited, and the cold weather takes hold. Despite the doom and gloom of winter,
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13 th October 2017
Friday Funny... The ‘Dark Side’ of Fishing
This is my definitive list of the things that wind you up, make you want to smash all your fishing gear, and take up golf instead (we’ve all been there):1.) Long periods of inactivity Those maddening hours sitting, waiting, wishing, and praying
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11 th October 2017
Wednesday Review... Aqua Tristar Sleeves
Reviewed by Carpology Magazine… AQUA’S GOT YOU COVERED! If you trust one company with your pride and joy carbons, then it’s Aqua, right? Its Tristar sleeves really do define protection…If you’re serious about your angling then you’ll
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10 th October 2017
Tench Social & Trent Barbel - Darryn Stolworthy
After all the time I'd had off in the spring to chase moody tench around, I’ve had to catch up with some work lately so my fishing has been a bit limited. However, a few of the local members of The Tenchfishers had organised a day’s fishing for
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10 th October 2017
Tackle Tuesday... Gardner Bait Making Equipment
Reviewed by Carpology Magazine… ROLL YOUR OWN! Making your own hookbaits and custom foodbaits is bloody good fun, and it can give you a genuine edge. Luckily for you, Gardner Tackle is a one-stop shop for all the kit you’ll need.The only way to
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06 th October 2017
Advanta Friday - Advanta Discovery CX4 Sleeping Bag & Peachskin Quilt Combo
Take ADVANTA‘GE’ this Friday! We take a closer look at the Advanta Discovery CX4 Sleeping Bag & Peachskin Quilt Combo.Those bitingly cold winter nights are fast approaching and before long the first frost will arrive. As with most years,
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06 th October 2017
Friday Funny... 10 Reasons To Go Fishing
I’ve been infected with the fishing bug for twenty years! There are millions of reasons to get out there on the bank and enjoy fishing but here is my Top Ten:1.) The Take This is that heart-stopping moment where the peace, tranquillity, and
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04 th October 2017
Always Learning - Justin Grapes
Learning new things and visiting different venues are the main themes of this post but I should start at the beginning – going back to Bawburgh Lakes, after the carp again.I had the opportunity to do a two-night session at the weekend, which began
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04 th October 2017
Wednesday Review... Daiwa Basia DF X45 Rods
Reviewed by Carpology Magazine… CORKINGLY BRILLIANT! Grrrrrrrrrr. That is all. Thanks Daiwa, these are just… Well… Grrrrrrrrr...The Basia badge has a long, proud history dating back almost a decade now. It’s spawned a few siblings, most
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03 rd October 2017
Dave Coster's Fishing Diary - September
I fished Willows Fishery at Foston earlier this year, catching a nice bag of skimmers and crucians on Sycamore - the third day ticket lake along from the car park. As there are quite a few caravans on the site, I wasn’t sure what to expect on a
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