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31 st August 2017
Old Stomping Grounds - Ade Kiddell
After a few very busy weeks here in France it was great to have a week off to get back to the UK for a few days. The fishing out here has been great in general with loads of barbel, bream and chub, we have had some very hot weather so fishing in the
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26 th July 2017
Simple Fishing - Ade Kiddell
Unfortunately, I haven't had much time to fish over the last few weeks, with a busy guesthouse to run and part of that being an old French house that’s being renovated, guests and cement have had to come before fishing. That isn't to say I haven't
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14 th July 2017
Trent Barbel - Last Minute
My original plan was to meet up with my friend, and fellow Korum Consultant, Ed Matthews for a trip to the fens where we’d do some Rudd fishing. However, due to a drop in temperature and lots of rain in the weather forecast, I decided rudd fishing
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05 th June 2017
Spawning Time... Ade kiddell
I have never been a session carp angler, although I like a night on the bank and have on odd occasions spent the night in pursuit of a carp or 2, however I much prefer to stalk them, feed some spots, observe their behaviour and then set a trap to
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09 th May 2017
A Welcome Surprise... Ade kiddell
Whilst out looking for new areas to fish close to his French home our very own French correspondent Ade kiddell got a surprise in the shape of a huge river carp!Ade explained... "I am always out and about looking at new areas for both myself and
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16 th January 2017
French Lessons - Ade Kiddell
Firstly Happy New Year to everyone and may 2017 bring all you wish and more! Last time I wrote, I gave you an insight into how I prepare and fish using bread when river conditions are low and clear. Well, after having a couple of sessions on the
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16 th December 2016
Specimen Bread Punch - Ade Kiddell
The weather always has a huge effect on our fishing; it’s often too hot, too cold, too bright, too wet, and we use the weather more than anything as an excuse why we haven't had a good catch. Truth is, we have to adapt more to the conditions, as it
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04 th October 2016
Commercial Break - Ade Kiddell
The weather here in the Ardennes has been incredible for the last few weeks; we are now in the seventh week without any substantial rainfall and still in the mid twenties most days. Weather like this, while it might be good for most things, makes
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14 th September 2016
Fishing: The International Language - Ade Kiddell
Whilst at school I hated foreign languages. Why, at the prime of my teenage life, would I ever need to worry about learning French, Spanish, German or the like? Here I am, 40 years later, living in France and wishing I had paid more attention.Over
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16 th August 2016
The Ultimate Barbel Running Rig - Ade Kiddell
Last time I promised to let you in on the rig I use for most of my barbel fishing. The rig I am about to describe works for me all over Europe and has accounted for 1000s of barbel from over 20 rivers around Europe.Over the years I have seen some
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