On the arrival back into the UK after a cracking week away in Cyprus, I was greeted with the end of a very cold week at home. I had even missed some spring snow in Norwich, which I was very glad of. So, as I was planning to do the Sunday night and
Out here in France we don't have a river close season. Apart from a few months (Feb to May) for predators, it’s possible to fish all year round. The close season in the UK is antiquated and complicated it needs a total overhaul, I my opinion. The
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In a former life, Fox was a tackle box and bivvy company – and also known for making the Micron bite alarm. In 2016, they’re also now known as a clothing company, and this month sees they take a foray into a
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Trakker know their way around winter clothing, and their new Core Multi-Suit combines warmth and functionality with style and a brilliant price tag.When Peck and Pick, Hewitt and Hammond walk out onto the banks this
It's that time of year where many of the top companies are launching new products for this season and next, one of which is Fox. I've taken a closer look at a few standouts items from its most recent launch.EOS 12000 And 12000FS Reels
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N2 Chest Waders... For autumn/winter 2016, Trakker takes a foray into new territories: waders – and it’s a lightweight and comfortable outcome.Whilst its thermal jackets, Polar Fleeces, Downpour waterproofs and
When I ventured north to Trakker’s HQ for a sneak preview of its autumn/winter 2016 launches, a few products in particular left a lasting impression. With the embargo consequently lifted following a late-September launch, I can finally share them
As I mentioned in my diary piece this month, it was a bit of a trial getting hold of these, but after some serious time spent on the phone I eventually managed to get my hands on them!To say I haven’t looked back since owning them would be an
Hitting autumn sees many things changing out on the carp coalface. A new colour pallet hits the scenery, the big fish start looking to put on some weight and the weather takes on a new mood – the latter meaning dropping temperatures and usually
With all the preparations finally done for our next round of the British Carp Angling Championships (BCAC) it was time for Stephen and me to load the van and make our way down to the famous Linear Fisheries in Oxford, to fish Brasenose 1 for the Semi