Pole Fishing Blog

Jake Fowles reports back from Supercup Practice -Goose Green Fishery 27.03.16

The Build Up The Angling Times Supercup is the biggest club team event in the U.K match fishing diary, the 2015 event attracted over 300 teams! Over the last 5 years I have fished the competition for Warrington A.A and have been lucky enough to reach the final and also…
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Fish ‘O’ Mania Qualifier – Solhampton Fishery 19.03.16 - Jake Fowles

Fish ‘O’ Mania Qualifier – Solhampton Fishery 19.03.16 The Build-Up My first qualifier of the year had arrived and to say I was looking forward to it would be an understatement. I was going into the match in good form that I had seemingly carried through from the back…
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Ian Chadburn reviews the Sensas Feeling Classic New Line

Many years ago, while I was learning some of the tricks of the trade, I was having a discussion with a couple of well known and respected anglers about what lines they use and whether diameter or breaking strain was the most important consideration and if using one manufacturer’s lines…
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Solhampton Fishery - Open Match/Fisho Qualifier Practice

The Build-Up With Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifiers beginning a full month earlier than in previous years it was fast approaching my first of three in this year’s competition. This would see me taking a trip to Solhampton Fishery in Stourport-on-Severn, a venue I had never fished before. For this…
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Ian Chadburn reviews the Daiwa Airity

I returned to fishing in 2005 after a lay off for a couple of years and decided to overhaul my fishing tackle, which included purchasing a new pole. Sensas had just launched a range of poles into the UK market badged as the Series 4.
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Dave Williams reports back from Partridge Lakes in Warrington

Arriving at the venue, I knew I was in for a hard day. The weather looked poor from first light, with a cold, fresh feel and biting northerly wind. With that in mind, I decided to fish one of the match lakes, which are open to the public if they…
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Guest Blogger Ian Chadburn reviews the Rive box

I am going to write about a piece of fishing tackle that has stood the test of time and I wouldn't go fishing without. Instantly several items spring to mind. A good waterproof suite, for example, is a must-have item. This winter has particularly tested mine to the extreme and…
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Jake Fowles reports back from Tunnel Barn Farm match on 29th of January

Our regular guest blogger Jake Fowles reports back from Tunnel Barn Farm match held at the end of January. Will his choice between maggots or pellets going to make the difference at the weigh in?
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Jake Fowles reports on Moss Farm Fisheries competition that took place on 9th of Jan.

Moss Farm Fisheries (Maddisons Pool) 09.01.16 The Build-Up Firstly, a happy New Year to all readers of my posts. Hopefully this year will bring even more success and I hope you continue to follow my progress. As always, it is very much appreciated! My first outing of 2016 saw me…
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Silverfish Heaven!

New blogger, Ian Chadburn, reveals his latest lessons for stillwater silvers...
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Win The Oaks Fish 'O' Mania!

Middy-backed ace, Chris 'Hatman' Kendall, gives you a rundown on how to approach this weekends qualifier…
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