Summer time is well underway as I write this article with the last two weeks giving us over 8 days of 90 degree weather. While most of you no doubt love the warm weather and the opportunity to sunbath and hang out at the beach, personally I am counting down the days until the Fall …
Category: Bait & Tackle
FOX TACKLE – USA Consultant Dean Brookes
We are excited here at BC News to announce that Dean Brookes is now the USA Carp Consultant for FOX Tackle. Fox, who are one of the premier Carp and Tackle companies in the world continue to lead the market with both outstanding quality tackle and also new and unique items. From hooks and leads …
Another Fish for the Books
As I went out on my first session of the year I never would have imagines that my net would be graced by a fish of this caliber especially so early in the season. The fish were just starting to get on the feed after the cold winter months which left me guessing how the …
The Gardner Bait Bomb
The Gardner Bait Bomb has been around for quite a while, and yet seems to be an overlooked piece of kit that has great potential. For those of you not familiar with the Bait Bomb, it is a device that allows you to form most types of ground bait into a shape to …
Spring Awakenings – Ending on a High
At the end of my previous article I was left with a choice to make; stay in a swim that was producing mostly smaller fish or gamble and move to a spot 45 minutes away to take advantage of the weather conditions. I decided to roll the dice. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF WEATHER PATTERNS My decision …
Spring Review – Brian Wingard
Springtime has many different memories and feelings for all of us. For some it is the excitement of finally hitting the banks after a long winter and for others it is a reflection of previous years and their personal progression. I like to think that all of the above best describes me and that my …
Spring Awakenings – Pre-Spawn Tactics
After the success of my last session which had seen me bank half a dozen fish, topped by a stunning scaley 32lb+ mirror and my first forty of the year I was on a high and itching to get back to the same area to capitalize on the feeding spree the fish were obviously engaged …
Spring Awakenings
I love the winter! I know that sounds nuts but being out on the banks in the worst possible weather, with snow, ice and low temperatures really makes you appreciate what fishing is all about. Most of the time you have the banks to yourself and once you find the fish it can be hectic …
ZIG EVOLUTIONS: HAYDN HOSKINS
Over the last few years it seems as if everyone has gone completely zig fishing mad, open up any magazine and you’ll probably find some kind of zig article or feature. Doing your own thing and not following the crowds often brings big rewards in carp fishing, but despite their growing popularity, zigs still allow …
Winter Thoughts – Joe Jagger
Looking back, my autumn campaign didn’t quite live up to expectations, but I chose a slightly different direction and thoroughly enjoyed it! I had intended to stay down the deep pit in Bedfordshire for the autumn in pursuit of the Mother; however, I was offered a fortnight trip to the famous Rainbow Lake in France …