‘Having started my new job with Angling Direct a few weeks ago, time on the bank has taken a bit of a hit so when I got the offer of an overnighter with a BBQ thrown in for good measure, it was difficult to refuse so I soon found myself on the gate of the Bluebell complex next to my good friend Mark Bartlett.

Notts. based Lee Howard enjoyed a very exciting evening session last weekend, with careful observation and rig placement causing the downfall of a target fish – good angling Lee!

Tel had a couple of nights at Ashmead last week and managed to winkle out a common of 33lbs. A Dynamite Complex T boilie lowered into the edge with a dozen or so freebies did the trick. A size 5 Cryogen Gripper tied up to Tungsten Loaded Semi Stiff forming the all important last few inches. Tel said “It was nice to be back in the Somerset countryside for a […]

Last weekend I spent a pleasant afternoon on the Linear complex, the conditions were absolutely perfect for a bit of floater fishing – hot, muggy, a bit of sun and a nice very gentle breeze.

Kev Hewitt and Mark Bartlett fished a tough semi-final at Linear Brasenose 1 this weekend, but it all came good in the end. Here Kev tells the full story, well done mate!:

Cambridgeshire based carper Tom White caught a very special carp earlier this year and this atmospheric account of an incredible battle from start to finish recounts the story perfectly, well done Tom, what a carp!

Dave Springall enjoyed and excellent session earlier this week, where a change of tactics made a huge difference. Well done Dave!

We’re working on a variety of new casual clothing and first up and available in shops in the next couple of weeks are new design Joggers and Shorts.

Harry Grover has been taking full advantage of the hot weather recently, enjoying some surface fishing which resulted in three absolute stunners!

Sometimes really simple things in carp fishing can make all of the difference. Anything that can add an extra percentage to your chances of catching is worth its weight in gold in my opinion.