Korum launches new range of commercial rods

 

Korum has launched a new range of commercial fishery rods, starting at under £50.

The CS Series range features both float and feeder rods, with one notable feature being shortened handles to make the rods easy to hold and manoeuvre.

Angling Times tackle editor Mark Sawyer exclusively tests the new CS Series 11ft Feeder rod, RRP £49.99, with AT reader Lawrence Wilson this week. To find out their thoughts check out this week’s AT.

 


Korum launches new range of commercial rods

 

Korum has launched a new range of commercial fishery rods, starting at under £50.

The CS Series range features both float and feeder rods, with one notable feature being shortened handles to make the rods easy to hold and manoeuvre.

Angling Times tackle editor Mark Sawyer exclusively tests the new CS Series 11ft Feeder rod, RRP £49.99, with AT reader Lawrence Wilson this week. To find out their thoughts check out this week’s AT.

 


Nene Valley forty for Aaron Mason

Aaron Mason has caught his third UK 40lb-plus carp with this 45lb 4oz common known as Cut Tail from a tricky Nene Valley syndicate water.

The Warwickshire-based carper baited a spot at 30yds with around 20 freebies and cast a Premier Baits Quad hookbait over the top.

Following a powerful fight he beat his prize with a size 6 Drennan Barbel Specialist hook and a 25lb Atomic Tackle Jel-E-Wyre hooklink.

Aaron told Angling Times: “It is a really special capture for me because not only is it my third UK forty, it is also my first common over the magical 40lb barrier.


New match record on the once polluted River Mersey

The match record on the River Mersey has been smashed twice in the same match, the new best being 48lb 9oz.

Bob Clough took the catch of bream and roach from this once heavily polluted waterway using a feeder with chopped worm and caster.

Neil Davies also broke the old record of 26lb 7oz 14dr, instead weighing in 33lb 7oz, but it was only good enough for second on the day.

 


Shark protection measures unveiled

The European Union has extended measures to protect the threatened porbeagle shark from overfishing.

Under the new rules, commercial fishing for porbeagles is now prohibited in all EU waters, including the Mediterranean Sea, and by EU vessels fishing in international waters.

In addition, if porbeagles are caught accidentally, they must now be released immediately.

“The protection of porbeagles by the EU represents an important step for the conservation of this species. However, given its highly migratory nature, if porbeagles are to recover, similar actions must follow at the international level”, said Dr Allison Perry, wildlife marine scientist with Oceana Europe.


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Weekend double win for Speed at Lindholme Lakes

Shimano/Dynamite Baits ace Nick Speed recorded a weekend double at Lindholme Lakes, winning both Saturday and Sunday opens.

The Sheffield matchman began with a win on Willows Lake on Saturday with 66lb, where he fished pellet on a variety of lines, including the short pole, long pole and up the edge banking to beat a field of 23.

Then he moved onto Bonsai Lake for Sunday’s 52 peg Winter League match latching into an 8lb fish within seconds of the match from peg 27. In the first two hours he put 50lb in the net, fishing 14-16m of pole in the deep water and ending up with a terrific 117lb 11oz.


Match raises over £1,000 for charity

Magiscroft Fishery raised over £1,000 last week at their annual charity memorial match.

Youngster Scott Laird topped the forty-five strong field on the day with 33lb 3oz from the Main Loch. John Whitelaw took runners-up spot with 25lb 8oz followed by Dylan Duncan in third place with 21lb 8oz, both also fishing the Main Loch.

In total £1075 was raised from the match and an auction. All money raised was donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Tommy Lauriston, Magiscroft Angling Club match secretary and organiser of the event said “I’d like to thank all who donated and took part in what was another very successful charity event. Thanks also to all who assisted in the running of the event and to Magiscroft Fishery for donating the trophies.”

For more information on fishing at Magiscroft Fishery go to www.magiscroft.com.

 


Two thirties in two sessions for Lewis Porter

Lewis Porter has enjoyed a productive couple of sessions on Bundy’s Pit in Cambridgeshire landing two commons over 30lb on his last two trips.

The biggest of the pair tipped the scales at 34lb and was caught by the Fox International media manager from a spot in 16ft of water with a Mainline Baits Fusion pop-up over a mixture of Cell and Fusion freebies.

His hookbaits were presented on hinged-stiff rigs tied with size 5 Fox SR hooks and 25lb Fox Rigidity hooklinks with a 25lb Coretex boom section.

Using the same tactics he returned for another 48 hour session and landed a 32lb common.



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Exciting new plans at Richworth Linear Fisheries

Linear has announced that they have new exciting plans for their popular Guy Lake’s Syndicate waters. These three lovely lakes situated in the Oxfordshire countryside have been run as a syndicate for over 15 years, are just metres apart and cover sixty acres of fishable water between them.

Linear, through good management and careful stocking, already runs some of the most popular day ticket waters in the UK and now their intention is to improve Guy Lakes to a standard that will exceed the day ticket waters for fishing potential. The three syndicate waters already held a good head of stunning carp, including several over 40lbs, when Linear started sowing the seeds for their plans three years ago. Since that time and up to 2010 over three hundred carp were introduced to boost the existing stock. These fish weighed from high singles to fish of over 31lbs and included a high number of twenty pound specimens. In September 2011 another stocking programme began that so far has seen 100 carp from 14lbs to over 30lbs released in the three lakes. This is only the start of a 500 fish stocking plan that will see a further 150 fish this winter followed by 250 over 2012/13. Most of the fish stocked come directly from Linear’s own stock waters where they have been raised and where they were specifically picked for their size and scale patterns. Stocking will not stop here and Linear, to maintain the fishing at the high standards they intend to achieve, will continue, on an annual basis, to select carp from their stock ponds, whenever necessary.

The lakes, which have been described as amongst the most stunning in the country, cater for approximately 200 members. Membership is rolling and is for one year from the date of joining. Prices will rise over the next three years to cover the growing costs of stocking, extra security and weed prevention. The price for a year’s membership in 2012 will be £475 rising to £625 by the year 2014. From 2012 we will be offering members the choice to either pay the fee in a one off annual payment or to spread this fee over a twelve month period by direct debit. Our ability to offer this is subject to us obtaining a consumer credit licence, for which we are currently applying. Currently there is a short waiting list but the wait to be invited can be very short. Applications can be made through the Linear website: www.linear-fisheries.co.uk  

Spokesman and Fishery Manager for Richworth Linear, Len Gurd, said ‘I am more than confident that with our knowledge and expertise the Guy Lakes will rate amongst the best carp syndicate waters in the country. These waters, because of their beautiful setting, have always been my favourite and now with the fish we have and intend to introduce the fishing there will be out of this world’! 


British record almaco jack

A new British record almaco jack has been caught.

Brent Hanley was spinning with sandeel bait out of the Hanois, Guernsey when he caught the 1lb 14oz 3dr specimen.

The extremely rare fish beats the current Bailiwick and Channel Islands Record of 1-7-12, caught by C. Torode back in August 2007 off Grandes Rocques, Guernsey.

This fish also qualifies as a new British record, which was held by the same person.

 


Andy Findlay in fine form at Makins Fishery

Andy Findlay is taking Makins fishery apart on the bomb as the fish move into winter mode.

The Preston Innovations ace has so far finished first, second twice and third in the Warwickshire fishery’s 90 peg Winter League , with his best catch being 126lb.

Angling Times has just done a feature on the bank with Andy, where he reveals some secret tips that help him catch more on this prolific method. To find out more, check out next week’s Angling Times.


85-year-old lands huge marlin weighing a third of a ton

An 85-year-old great grandmother has landed a marlin weighing more than a third of a ton.

Connie Laurie hooked the fish off the north of Queensland, Australia.

Experienced fishermen have been amazed at the elderly lady’s ability to play the black marlin and haul it in to the boat.

'I got lifted out of my seat twice as I was pulling it in, but I was able to get it right up to the back of the boat before we released it back into the sea,' Mrs Laurie said.

Connie’s black marlin weighed over 850lb. The Australian record for a black marlin is 1442lb.


Washed out baits fool 43lb mirror

Washed out baits proved to be the key to success for Ollie Pearce who landed this cracking 43lb mirror from a low-stock southern pit.

He also landed a second mirror of 27lb 14oz in the same session using washed out CC Moore Odyssey XXX barrel hookbaits over a light scattering of boilies, hemp, buckwheat, groats and tigers. He also coated his boilies in Feedstim liquid and then smothered them in belachan, GLM and Feedstim powder to form a crust around the baits.


Big double for holidaying angler

Colin Brayson, from Birmingham, stayed in one of the holiday cottages at Devon’s Tavistock Trout Fishery and had a fantastic week of sport.

He made a number of notable catches throughout the duration of his stay, including this lovely brown trout weighing 13lb 1oz, taken on a Klinkhammer, plus another specimen brown of 7lb 14oz, tempted on an emerger and a 6lb leader.

For venue info, log on to: www.tavistocktroutfishery.co.uk

 


River Trent match throws up 8lb 5oz chub

A shock 8lb 5oz chub has been taken from the River Trent… in a match!

The leviathan capped a memorable day for Dean Smith as it helped him to victory in the Scunthorpe DAA Thursday league with a cracking 87lb 11oz.

Fishing South Clifton, Spro Lincoln Whisby rod Dean added bream and skimmers on the groundbait feeder. For the full story see this week’s Angling Times.


Anglers beats huge odds to land 100lb shark

A British angler had a huge stroke of luck when he caught a 100lb shark by hooking the eye of a second hook which was already in the fish’s mouth.

Chris Handley, 59, took the 100lb lemon shark whilst fishing off the coast of Florida during a recent holiday with friends.

It wasn’t until he looked closer that he realised his barb had gone through the eye of another hook left in the shark’s jaw.

“The shark took the bait and after around 20 minutes of fighting I got it to the side of the boat,” explained Chris.

“As it turned on to its side I just could not believe what I saw – my hook was in the eye of another hook from a previous catch.”

Both hooks were removed from the fish’s mouth before it was returned.

 


8lb 3oz River Wey chub falls to boilie hookbait

Carl Welch has continued to work his way through the chub stocks of the River Wey with this 8lb 3oz specimen the latest to grace his net.

The London-based security guard used a 16mm Aqua Dynamix The Maggot boilie hookbait which he offered over four freebies on a size 8 Korda hook.

Carl said: “I watched the fish circle the bait before it actually took it, and then it made a run for the nearest snag. Thankfully I managed to keep it clear of all the snags and after six minutes I had it in the net.”

He also managed a 10lb 3oz barbel during his session on the CEMEX Angling controlled stretch of the waterway.


Glugged boilies fool 43lb 4oz mirror

Kirk Temple’s rig had only been in the water for a couple of hours when it was picked up by this 43lb 4oz personal best mirror from Manor Farm Lake on the Richworth Linear Fisheries complex.

The Hull-based rod had located a firm silt patch which he baited with 3kg of mixed particles and chopped Sticky Bloodworm boilies soaked in Bloodworm Glug and Pure Krill Liquid.

He said: “When my mate and I arrived at the fishery we had a good look round and found that St John’s and Oxlease were fishing a bit slow. As such we decided to go on Manor where we’d seen a few fish showing, but I was really surprised when I had a take so quickly. I was over the moon when I realised it was one of the venue’s biggest residents known as Sticky Rib.”


Pb and lake record 45lb 2oz mirror from Richworth Linear Fisheries

Baz Lloyd managed to break not only his personal best but also the Richworth Linear Fisheries Manor Farm lake record with this 45lb 2oz mirror known as Spike.

Fishing to a firm silt patch at 110yds, the Cheshire-based 25-year-old spodded out a jar of CC Moore Intense Hemp and 5kg of chopped 15mm Odyssey XXX boilies. He then offered a snowman presentation consisting of a 15mm bottom bait and a white Northern Special pop-up over the top.

He said: “I was up at first light watching the spot like a hawk. I saw a fish show bang on the money, then at 9.30am my line pulled up tight. I was delighted when I peered over the net and saw one of the Manor’s old originals.”

Baz presented his hookbait on a 4ins, 20lb Nash Missing Link hooklink and a size 6 Korda Wide Gape hook.