2021 - the year of opportunities!
Dear fishing friends,
now the new year is already a few days old. 2020 was a pretty rough ride in stormy seas for all of us. The pandemic will remain with us for a while in 2021. We don’t always go a straight path in life and have to face challenges. And yet there are always opportunities to remain curious and look ahead.
My personal advice to everyone: to make your life as tasty as possible as far as possible. And in our case that especially includes pursuing fishing goals and dreams.
Perhaps you have long been attracted by a certain water and you will become a member of a new club? Incidentally, I fulfilled this wish last year. Or do you want to go out to sea and learn new fishing techniques from a boat? Even the perhaps brave-sounding thought of catching a gigantic catfish does not have to remain a dream – we can continue to be in nature and have numerous opportunities to live our passion for “fishing”. The enormous upswing of fishing, with many newcomers and those who have practically rediscovered their hobby after years of a break, shows us this clearly.
My angler heart wishes you luck, satisfaction, heartwarming catching moments and all in all a successful fishing season with unforgettable hours on the water. And most importantly: stay healthy!
Yours
Frerk Petersen, Managing Director Zebco Europe Ltd.
More ways than one to get your angling fix
Life was very frustrating during the lockdown because we have had some fantastic spring weather in the UK.
On the plus side it has given me time to get out all my fishing equipment, sort it and give it a proper deep clean. It’s been a throwback to the days of the old close season and waiting for the glorious 16th to arrive, although during this period it was uncertain when we would actually get back fishing let alone holding matches.
Fortunately we are back fishing, albeit having to keep a distance between us and although matches are slowly beginning to be allowed it’s going to take time before we are back to normal.
It won’t be long?
Can’t wait for match fishing to get back to normal.
All packed and ready to go.
"More ways than one to get your angling fix."
The perfect combination
During lockdown and getting my daily permitted exercise I spent time walking the banks of a relatively unknown little river in my home town of Wickford called the Crouch. Peering into the shallow water on the sunny days on one side of town I was surprised to see just how many fish it contained with good shoals of roach, chub, perch and dace. On the other side of town the river is tidal and here I have spotted some decent sized carp and chub and as soon as the season opens will be roving around and casting a line here. I’ve already put aside some tackle consisting of my 10ft CK Bomb Rod which I have teamed up with a Black Magic FD reel, a combination that seems perfect for the job along with a few bits of terminal tackle within my Xitan Combi Bait Bag.
It might be a long way from match fishing but those short walks along the river were really enjoyed and knowing things will take a while to get back to normal I’m certainly going to make time and get my angling fix in each and anyway I can.
Terry Edwards
Wickford Team Captain
Champion's Method Robin & Krill
Although it’s early days for me using the new Champion’s method Robin & Krill I’m mighty impressed with its fish pulling powers as within minutes of feeding some down the margins of my local commercial I find carp with their tails out of the water!
Developed for big fish on the method feeder I’ve been having great success mixing, as shown on the packet, before simply placing into a pole cup and feeding down the edge. The venue I fish is shallow so there’s no need creating a ball as the fine particles make an irresistible cloud, slowly descending to the lake bed and attracting carp immediately.
Created for use with method feeders but try cupping it in.
Perfect for targeting big carp down the edge.
Just one of a brilliant range of groundbaits.
Add 600ml of water to a bag for perfect results.
Click for more details in Browning Catalogue 2020
The highlight of this groundbait has to be the addition of one of the best fish attractors ever made, Robin Red, a fish magnet! The bag shows the correct water content to mix to the perfect consistency, one that will form the perfect parcel on a method feeder or as I like, a cloud or fishy, spicy attractors that will have fish heading into your swim from all directions.
This is just one in the Champion’s Method range, available in 1 kg bags that will definitely catch you more fish. Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed.
Alec Roberts
"Developed for big fish!"
The highlight of this groundbait has to be the addition of one of the best fish attractors ever made, Robin Red, a fish magnet! The bag shows the correct water content to mix to the perfect consistency, one that will form the perfect parcel on a method feeder or as I like, a cloud or fishy, spicy attractors that will have fish heading into your swim from all directions.
This is just one in the Champion’s Method range, available in 1 kg bags that will definitely catch you more fish. Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed.
Alec Roberts
New Series: What the Browning anglers are missing right now
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We start with the one and only Bob Nudd whose love of the river Yare and the fabulous roach fishing it has to offer is being missed more than ever.
Bob Nudd with a fantastic catch or Tidal River Yare roach.
Tim Bruce with a cracking early spring carp.
Andy Blay with a proper feeder caught bream.
"Each feature will include some great tactical advice."
Next up is Andy Blay of Team Crowsport who missing not only the completive nature of match fishing but the preparation needed prior to each one, before Tim Bruce of Team Wickford completes this week’s anglers and talks about catching big carp down the edge on the pole.
Each feature will include some great tactical advice as well as the tackle needed to get the best out of each session.
Next week there will be more three more top class anglers talking about what they are up to, and you never know we all might be allowed back out to cast a line and enjoy our sport again.