Matrix keepnet range explained

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Keepnets are one item of tackle that go through a lot of abuse and if you're not careful they can easily be damaged. The Matrix range of keepnets have been designed with increased strength in mind and have a number of advantages that make them fantastic value for money.

In this video Les Thompson takes a look at a few in the range that he personally uses himself...

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New Matrix Quad Roller

Choosing the correct pole roller is extremely important. There is nothing worse than spending your hard earned cash on a top of the range pole, only for an unstable roller to fall over in the wind and potentially damage it. The Matrix Quad Roller is the only V-head roller with four legs, making it one of the most stable rollers available.

To find out more, watch the video below...

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How to light lure fish for trout

Fox Rage were recently invited to fish a friendly match on Earith Trout Lake in Cambridgeshire to examine the potential of the venue hosting light lure fishing matches for trout in the future.

They had some great fun as Julian Chidgey when head-to-head with Matt Rand, and as you can see the sport is fantastic! As a result of this day Earith have now arranged their first open match for 22nd March - call 01487 740301 for more details of the event!

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Steve Ringer's Life In Angling

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Rarely a year goes by when Steve Ringer doesn't win a big event, but 2014 saw him win the king of them all.

His World Feeder Champs individual crown went with team gold and yet another White Acres Festival title - smaller wonder, then, that he was voted match angler of the year by our readers!

Polling over 65 per cent of the vote, Northants-based Steve was a runaway winner, his victory in Ireland confirming what many had always thought - that he is one of the best anglers in the world. His modesty means he'll never admit to that, but as his career advances, his performances become more and more assured.

Angling Times met up with the man at home to present him his prize and then retire to his tackle den to pose Steve questions about fishing, being a professional and big-money matches, among other things...

How to use deadbaits for pike

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Deadbait fishing for pike is an artform in itself, and when done successfully it can lead to catching the bigger pike in the lake, river or canal.

Jan Porter is a big fan of fishing deadbaits, and can't wait until the leaves turn brown and fall gracefully to the floor as that marks the perfect time to get armed with frozen and fresh baits and head out to catch a few big pike.

We caught up with Jan on the banks of a vast stillwater to find out how best to approach deadbait fishing for pike, what tackle is required, the bite indication necessary and the type of baits that work best.

And on top of that, Jan's alarms screamed and he managed to bank a few doubles too!

Jan Porter covers deadbaiting for pike, revealing the tackle, tactics, bait and bite indication required to catch lots of big pike on natural baits

Jan Porter shows exactly how to set up various forms of bite indication when deadbait fishing for pike

How to use sweetcorn

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Sweetcorn has caught more fish over the years than almost any other bait.

It is one of those bait that fish adore, especially in the cooler months when its bright colour helps it to stand out in the water.

One expert with corn is Jonny Watt.

Jonny is a real thinking angler and as well as using it straight out of the tin to good effect, he normally has a least one, two or half-a-dozen edges up his sleeve.

Joining him on the banks of Framfield Fishery, he showed us just a handful of great tips that have helped him to keep the fish coming all year round.

Joining Jonny Watts on the banks of Framfield Fishery, he showed us just a handful of great tips that have helped him to keep the fish coming all year round.

How to use meatballs

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Normally associated with catching barbel from rivers, huge meatballs are a brilliant bait for commercial carp too, as match ace Matt Pillay has found.

When tackling commercial waters where large 'target' baits work, a single hair-rigged meatball can be a devastatingly effective bait to use.

The soft and strongly-scented meat is loved by carp of all sizes, including those monsters that rarely get caught and often don't show themselves for months on end.

But it's not just meatballs that Matt has been using to great effect - he's also found that garlic-flavoured sausage is a killer bait too.

There are a few pointers that you need to follow in order to get the most from both of these baits, as Matt details in this new and exclusive video.

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Matt Pillay shows how to catch big commercial fishery carp using both meatballs and strongly-smelling garlic sausage