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12 th August 2014

Black Spot Mirror - Michael Stewart

After finishing up in Northants it was time to get back to Cambridgeshire and a new lake!The lake in question is around 7-8 acres in size and is fairly deep, with an average depth of around 16-18ft; it features a central island and contains a good

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Angling Direct Staff, Michael Stewart
06 th August 2014

Wednesday Review... Fox MXr+ Alarm Sets Revisited

Fox MXr+ Alarm Presentation Set Review… Revisited 4 Months On.First impressions of the all-new MXr were that they look great in their waterproof casing, which has been subject to some extremely harsh rainfall and even a brief dip in the margin, yet

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp Fishing Bite Alarms, Fox Bite Alarms, Carp Fishing, Fox, Fox Micron
05 th August 2014

Tackle Tuesday... Nash Titan Globetrotter

Nash Titan GlobetrotterThe Titan’s Gone Topless! Reflecting almost 20 years of Titan production, the Nash Titan Globetrotter is the worlds first topless bivvy.The word heritage gets banded around in the bivvy world far too much, but where Nash,

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Nash Tackle, Kevin Nash, Bivvy, Shelters, Carpology, Nash Titan Globetrotter, Nash Titan
30 th July 2014

Daiwa DCR - Daiwa Custom Revolution

Daiwa DCR - Daiwa Custom RevolutionEver wanted your own custom made rods and reels? Well knows your chance as the UK subsidiary of global fishing giant Daiwa has launched a unique new website allowing anglers to custom build their own versions of two

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Posted in: News, New Arrivals & Coming Soon, All About Fishing Tagged: Daiwa Rods, Daiwa Reels, Daiwa, Daiwa DCR, DCR, Daiwa Custom Revolution, Daiwa Basia
30 th July 2014

Wednesday Review... Shimano Ci4 XTR-A Baitrunner LC

Shimano Ci4 XTR-A Baitrunner LC ReviewI, like so many people, used to own a set of the original Shimano Big Pits and benefited from years of their indestructible nature, huge cranking power and, of course, the Baitrunner system.More recent models

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Shimano Reels, Shimano Carp Reels, Carp Fishing, Reels, Shimano, Baitrunner, Shimano Longcast, Shimano Ci4
28 th July 2014

Tackle Tuesday... Trakker Levelite Bedchairs

Reviewed by Carpology Magazine… Trakker Levelite BedchairsCompleting the Trakker bedchair family this summer, say hello to the Levelite ‘Wide’ and the ‘Compact’…At CARPology, we love the original Trakker Levelite. A bedchair that’s

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Trakker, Bedchair, Carpology, Levelite, Trakker Levelite Bedchair
25 th July 2014

All The Gear No Idea... In Search Of Perch

All The Gear No Idea... In Search Of PerchSomething I’ve always wanted to catch by design is large perch. Their mottled green scale pattern, divided by striking bar markings and tipped off with blood red fins, really makes them impressive creatures

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Specimen Fish, Specialist, Lure Fishing, Perch, Perch Fishing, Oliver Harper, Spinning
24 th July 2014

BCAC Semi-final... The Report

BCAC Semi-final... The ReportAs you may or may not already know last weekend saw our very own Steve Crowe and his fishing partner Paul Stevens fish the BCAC (British Carp Angling Champs) semi-final, at the famous Barston Complex. In the 48 hour event

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Posted in: Catch Reports, News Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Paul Stevens, Steve Crowe, BCAC, British Carp Angling Championships, Barston
23 rd July 2014

Wednesday Review... Drennan Acolyte Ultra 15ft Float

Drennan Acolyte Ultra 15ft Float ReviewThink of traditional river fishing and you have to have an image of a stick float gently wandering along the flow, the angler in the background nestled on the underside of a long rod.In terms of sheer angling

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Coarse Fishing, Float Fishing, Drennan, Acolyte, Float Rods, Drennan Rods, Drennan Acolyte Ultra Float Rod
23 rd July 2014

Calm & Comfy – Trakker Sanctuary Carp Care

Reviewed by Carpology Magazine… Calm & Comfy – Trakker Sanctuary Carp Care Give your catch 5 Star bank side treatment thanks to Trakker’s ‘The Sanctuary’ collection!We have come a long way since those early days of The Carp

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Posted in: Buying Guides, News, Tackle Reviews Tagged: Carp, Carp Fishing, Trakker, Sanctuary, Carp Care, Weigh Slings, Carpology, Unhooking Mats