Carp Catchers Blog

We have some nice new luggage from JRC in stock now. The JRC Extra Large Carryall, JRC Large Carryall and JRC Medium Carryall  feature an all new design for 2010. All three are all fully padded with three large exterior pockets, non slip padded shoulder strap and padded carry handles. For more information or to purchase please click on the above links. The entry level  JRC Contact Carryall  features double zipped pockets and easy access dual zip main compartments. Finally we have the JRC Mini Cool Box which has a highly insulated main compartment and a toughned ball leather base to protect the contents from the wet. For more information or to purchase please click on the above links.

                                 JRC Extra Large Carryall 

                                                      JRC Contact Carryall

                                           JRC Mini Cool Box

Best Fishes,

John

The new Nash Deliverance Spods feature a unique dimpled nose cone taken from golf ball technology. This dimpling ensures that the Nash Deliverance Spod  has a longer, and straighter flight giving both increased distance and pinpoint accuracy. The nose cone is also specially loaded for retrieval with minimum effort. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

                                                                      Nash Deliverance Spod

Best Fishes,

John

We now have the new season JRC Stainless Steel Banksticks and Buzz Bars in stock now as well as the very carpy JRC Digital Scales. We have The JRC Stainless Steel Banksticks  in two sizes 12”/30cm and 16”/40cm and they are made of high quality stainless steel with a classy JRC embossed logo. Very reasonably priced, they are adjustable and the inner is removable for easy cleaning. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link. The JRC Stainless Steel 3 Rod Buzz Bars are also reasonably priced and very versatile. They can be used either with a single central bankstick or with two outer banksticks for a rock solid goalpost set up. Adjustable, they also come in two sizes so you can fan your rods out. Again for more information or to purchase please click on the above links.

The JRC Digital Scales  are fantastic value for money and have a host of features. They have a moulded carry handle and can weigh the largest of carp as they go up to 100lb. The JRC Digital Scales have a memory function, nightlight and come with a padded carry case. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

                                                  JRC Stainless Steel Banksticks

                                      JRC Stainless Steel Buzz Bars

                                                      JRC Digital Scales

Best Fishes,

John

The Guru Micro Lead Clips provide a fish safe anti tangle option for the Match/Pleasure angler thats suitable for fishing with either leads or feeders. The design of Guru Micro Lead Clip  ensures that your lead or feeder can be released should it become snagged. 

Guru Micro Lead Clips

The leads I used for the purpose of this demonstration were the Guru Square Leads.

Step 1.

Thread your mainline through the tail rubber and then the lead clip.

Step 2.

Double over the tag end of your mainline and pass the loop through the eye of the size 11 swivel provided.

Step 3.

Now tie an overhand knot with the doubled over section of your mainline but don’t tighten it yet.

Step 4.

Pass the swivel through the loop created by the overhand knot.

Step 5.

Now moisten the knot and gently tighten it down.

Step 6.

Pull the lead clip down over the swivel until you hear it click into the clip.

Step 7.

Now clip your lead/feeder on and slide the tail rubber over the lead clip so the angled edge sits the right way on the clip.

All you need to do now is tie on your rig and your ready to cast out. But before doing so make sure the clip is working correctly and the lead will discharge easily. You are now fishing a carp safe set up.

Tight Lines

Dave

We have the Nash S3 Professional Bivvy and the Nash Frostbite Sub-Zero Sleeping Bags in stock now. These three items are just a part of Nash Tackles extensive new 2010 range. The Nash S3 Professional Bivvy  is lightweight and has three modular options. It has a radical new aerodynamic profile which maximises stability, increases headroom and porch protection. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

The Nash Frostbite Sub-Zero Sleeping Bag  is a high performance lightweight sleeping bag designed for the mobile angler. It is manufactured from a waterproof, breathable peachskin material with a thermal fleece lining for quick warm up and increased heat retention. For the larger carp angler we also have the Nash Frostbite Sub-Zero Wide Boy Sleeping Bag  which is made of the same specification materials. For more information or to purchase please click on the above links.

                  Nash S3 Professional Bivvy

          Nash Frostbite Sub-Zero Sleeping Bag

 Nash Frostbite Sub-Zero Wide Boy Sleeping Bag

Best Fishes,

John

We have a couple of interesting new products, the new JRC Digital Scales and Dave Lanes’ new book A Flick Of The Tail. First we have the JRC Digital Scales  which are a nice carpy green colour and weigh up to 100lb. They have a nightlight and memory function so you can record weights. The JRC Digital Scales are very reasonably priced and amazingly a padded scales pouch is included in that price. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

The long awaited sequel to Dave Lanes first book is now available. The new book  A Flick Of The Tail  continues on from the first and details Daves’ adventures at Conningbrook, St. Ives, The Secret Mere plus many more. Dave has mellowed a bit but the obsession still burns. Again for more information or to purchase please follow the above link.

                                             JRC Digital Scales

                                          A Flick Of The Tail

Best Fishes,

John

I’m sure this weather is driving all you fisherman out there mad, I know that it’s driving me round the twist. A good use of time in these circumstances is to sort your kit out ready for the coming thaw. Go through all your carryalls and rucksacks and give them a good spring clean. Clean your rods and reels, if your reels need a service now is the ideal time to get them done. Also sort through your tackle box and top up on anything you’re short of. Now is also a good time to tie up lots of spare rigs in the warmth of your living room rather than when your hands are cold and chapped on the bank. Roll on the thaw !!!!

Best Fishes,

John

The Solar Quick Change PVA Bag System is ideal for anglers who use PVA bags for the majority of their angling. The system will ensure you don’t lose the bag on the cast while improving casting distance and accuracy. The system is designed to be anti tangle and works with any inline lead.

For the purpose of this demonstration I used a Korda Flat Pear Inline Lead, Solar Contour Super Supple Rig Tubing and Korda Size 8 Ring Swivels  was used between the helicopter beads for the rig to be attached to.

Step 1.

Thread your mainline through your desired length of the Solar rig tubing.

Step 2.

Now thread 1 of the beads provided with the Solar PVA System onto the rig tubing followed by the Korda Ring Swivel followed by another bead. If you’re using mainline straight through there is silicone tubing provided for the beads to the grip. If you’re using leadcore then please ensure all beads can be pulled free of the leader to ensure the lead will be lost in the event of your line breaking. Tie or loop your hooklink to the ring swivel.

Step 3.

Now thread on one of the sleeves provided and push the tubing securely inside.

Step 4.

Then gently push the insert out of your choosen inline……

…..and thread it onto your mainline.

Step 5.

Tie a Figure Of Eight Loop Knot  in the end of your mainline and attach the Solar quick change PVA bag clip like so.

Step 6.

Now pull the lead over the clip followed by the sleeve and rig tubing. The finished setup should look like this.

All you have to do to attach a PVA bag is to pull the clip out of the bottom of the lead and hook a PVA bag on before pulling the clip back inside the lead. Then just thread the hook through the mesh of the bag and your ready to cast out.

This set up is particularly well suited to adding freebies with the Mag Aligner Rig and really comes into it’s own during the winter months.

Give it a go.

Tight lines

Dave

In this Carp Catchers Blog we have the new Nash Indulgence Air-Lite Bedchairs. The Nash Indulgence Air-Lite Bedchair has shorter legs and a lower profile than the standard Indulgence bedchairs so that it can fit right at the back of a brolly. It is also ultra lightweight giving the mobile angler the ideal comfort bedchair. The Air-lite has a mesh mattress for those muggy summer nights and a detachable double depth fleece mattress for when the nights get colder. The Nash Indulgence Air-Lite Sleeping System Bedchair is a real innovative first. It has all the benefits of the standard Air-lite with the added advantage of a true all season sleeping bag system which actually zips to the bedchair itself !! For more information or to purchase please click on the above links.

                           Nash Indulgence Air-Lite Bedchair

             Nash Indulgence Air-Lite Sleeping System Bedchair

Best Fishes,

John

The  MCF Dumper Lead Clip  is a very clever and innovative lead clip that is guaranteed to drop the lead in the event of a fish snagging or weeding you up. The tapered sleeves incorporated in this lead clip system help to minimise tangles. This Carp Catchers Blog will show you step by step how to set it up.

These can be set-up with any form of leader or tubing but for the purpose of this demonstration I used a ready spliced leadcore leader.

Step 1.

Using a bait needle thread the small rubber sleeve onto your leader or tubing.

Step 2.

Now you need to pass your spliced leader loop through the metal loop on the lead clip. Or tie on your mainline with your rig tubing already threaded on (Miss steps 3 and 4).

Step 3.

Then pass the lead clip through the loop in the end of your leader.

Step 4.

Pull the leader to secure the loop around the metal loop.

Step 5.

Push the small rubber sleeve over the metal loop.

Step 6.

Now push a baiting needle through the longer sleeve from next to the metal hook out of the tapered end and latch the baiting needle onto your choosen rig.

Step 7.

Once you’ve pulled your hooklink through loop it over the metal hook.

Step 8.

To finish the setup pull the hooklink tight and clip on a lead.

The lead should not eject on a normal force cast, however if a distance cast is required I would suggest securing the lead in place with PVA tape.

If you are using rig tubing then adapt the instructions accordingly.

Tight Lines

Dave