Alan Scotthorne looks at the finer points of a deadly winter carp tactic – the straight lead! The warmer weather through November has been fantastic for our commercial fisheries with weights still exceeding a ton on most matches at my local fishery, Lindholme Lakes, on its famous Bonsai Lake. Now,… Read more
Category: Techniques
In The Zone With Dropshot Bomb Weights
Here’s a super underwater photograph from Martin Bowler’s latest book, Totally Immersed! The photograph was taken during pre-production testing of the latest E-Sox Dropshot Bomb Weights. These special weights feature a bulbous base which enables them to pivot while still holding bottom. This allows you to impart even more subtle and lifelike movements into a Dropshot Lure without… Read more
Shallow Tricks
Our latest mini website article focuses on a very successful pole fishing technique that is affectionately called ‘slapping’. If you haven’t tried the tactic, it’s a devilishly simple trick that could put a few more fish in your keepnet this weekend! Download the article: Slap To Success (300Kb PDF file)
A Hard-earned 14lb Catch From The River Trent
Float fishing master, Wayne Swinscoe, explains how he managed an impressive 14lb catch on a wind-lashed River Trent at Burton. With the River Trent fishing so well on the float lately I was really looking forward to Sunday’s Coors AC open match at Burton. Two days previous I had fished the RAF… Read more
Ups & Downs On The River Trent
Alan Scotthorne reflects on recent sessions spent on the mighty River Trent in preparation for the forthcoming Division One National. With the Angling Trust Division One National Championship coming up on the River Trent, my Drennan Barnsley Blacks outfit have been putting in some extra practice. The winners of this competition… Read more
How To Use A Side Pull Kit
Top all-rounder, Darren Davies, demonstrates the Side Pull System in our latest instructional film. The Acolyte Carp is already proving to be a big hit with anglers up and down the country and part of that success is down to some of the pole’s unrivalled features. This includes our clever Double 2 Kits, precision-manufactured Roller Cones and the Side… Read more