Carp Catchers Blog

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Best Fishes,

John, Angela & David

Anglers in the Colne Valley are worried about the governments plans for a new high speed rail link between London and Birmingham. The powers that be seem intent on pushing the plans through despite the downturn in the economic climate and swingeing cuts in public spending. One of the proposed routes would cut through the historic Savay Lake with towering aquaduct type tracks. This is bad news for all carp anglers as the Colne Valley is home to a lot of carp waters that form part of the history of our sport. If you want to help stop this colossal waste of taxpayers money and save our historic carp waters please follow the link and sign the petition http://www.gopetition.co.uk/petitions/stop-hs2.html

Best Fishes,

John

We now have the new Nash Siren RS-1 Bite Alarms and Nash Siren RS-1 Receiver in stock. The Nash Siren RS-1 Bite Alarm is virtually indestructible being made of the same material as riot shields. The Sirens screw in stainless steel snag ears ensure rock solid rod support and piece of mind when fishing to snags. There is no need for expensive Beta Lights with the Siren Bite Alarm as it has built in low intensity rod location illumination and a split prism illuminated roller wheel provides visual indication from any angle even on the brightest of days. The Nash Siren Bite Alarm also has a removable bobbin guard, mute function and an integrated bobbin attachment amongst a host of other features. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

The Nash Siren RS-1 Receiver is the first remote receiver with a two way radio allowing you to change the settings on your alarms from the comfort of your bedchair, just like your TV remote at home. The Siren Receiver has 5 volume settings, 5 tone settings, vibration function and an anti theft alarm system. One of revolutionary features of the Nash Siren RS-1 Receiver is the  bite detection sensitvity. The Siren Bite Alarm and Receiver measure the speed of the line movement over the roller rather than the distance the line moves. This technology negates false bite indications and achieves optimum sensitivity even in the windiest of conditions. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

                                  Nash Siren RS-1 Bite Alarm

                            Nash Siren RS-1 Receiver

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Best Fishes,

John

The Atomic Tackle Choppa Droppa is a safety helicopter lead system, offering a setup that can be fished in or around weed that will allow the lead to drop should it become snagged.

In this demonstration I used the Atomic Tackle Choppa Droppa Ready Rigs but Atomic do sell a Choppa Droppa Kit which enables you to use your own choice of leadcore or leader.

Step 1.

Pull the micro bore bead off the small leadcore link, then thread on your lead followed by the micro bore bead onto the small leadcore link.

Step 2.

Using a baiting needle pull the leadcore link through the Choppa Droppa clip.

Leadcore link pulled through.

Step 3.

Now tear a small piece off a PVA nugget and roll it between your fingers.

Step 4.

Push the PVA stop into the loop at the end of the small leadcore link and pull it tight against the clip. Attach a rig and the setup is now ready to cast out.

Tight Lines

Dave

The Chub Xtra Protection Cradle is ideal for those of you who want to cut down on bulky mats but still want the ultimate in carp care. The four corners unzip so the Xtra Protection Cradle can be opened out flat and put on the bottom of your barrow. Alternatively it can be folded flat and stored in its own dedicated stink bag. The Xtra Protection Cradle also has a calming cover and an intergrated kneeling mat. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

        Chub Xtra Protection Cradle

Best Fishes,

John

Customer Trevor Higgs had a whacking great French carp on a recent session at Luke Moffets’ Le Graviers. The big mirror weighed 53lb exactly and was caught at 250yrds range over a 3-4 kilo bed of Premier boilies. Trevors hookbait was tipped with a piece of Enterprise Pop Up Sweetcorn to counter balance the hook. The successful rig was a Solar Weed Effect Rig tied to a size 4 Solar Longshank Hook on a Korda Lead Clip and 15lb Korda Subline as the mainline. Trevor also had mirrors of 44 & 43lb. Well done Trevor great session.

Best Fishes,

John

New in is the Trakker SLX V2 Bivvy an update to the SLX. The Trakker SLX V2 Bivvy is a feature packed bivyy that includes a front peak, versatile infills panels and a winter wrap. The SLX V2 is also supplied with a separate mozzi panel which can be used on its or in conjunction with the front panel. An inter locking frame support system is also included in the SLX V2 package. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

                                            Trakker SLX V2 Bivvy

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Best Fishes,

John

Those of you using coated carp hooks may have noticed that they rust around the eyes and even sometimes the hookpoint. Give them a little dab of Vaseline and the problem to a great extent is solved. You can buy small tackle box sized tubs of Vaseline from most chemists.

Best Fishes,

John

We now have the new Trakker Sl Dome in stock. The Trakker SL Dome  is based on the Trakker Armo MK II with the added benefit for the session angler of a sewn in groundsheet. The outer shell of the SL Dome is easy to erect, which then houses an inner shell with sewn in groundsheet. The inner shell which is made from a breathable fabric hooks into the outer shell cutting down on condensation. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

                                                                     Trakker SL Dome

Best Fishes,

John

Customer Michael Madeley had a weeks session at Lake Molyneux in France recently and caught the 28lb 12oz mirror carp shown below. Mike was having a lot of trouble with aborted takes and tried lots of different tricks to cure the problem. Eventually he lengthend the hair and had the mirror almost immediately. He was fishing Korda Subline to a gravel spot at 80yrds. Mikes’ rig was tied with Kryston Super Mantis to a size 6 Korda Kaptor Hook. Well done Mike.

Best Fishes,

John