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Surely Britains second best fish after The Black Mirror, the Burghfield Common has been out at 57lb plus. Fantastic catch!!

Sad news that Hortons famous Parrot is no longer with us. This tremendous history fish made famous by Rob Maylin etc is what English Carp fishing is all about. Look after them boys!

Dan Sims change of bait has resulted in this cracking 33 10 March Common. Well in! Another T1 convert.

Now this picture appeared on our forum and to be honest we just couldnt let it hide there! So here its is for all to see, Fat Jay of Fat Jay bobbin fame, Tractor driver, Carp angler and Ladyboy!!

This is not exactly news as such but our old mate JonBoy has sent pics of his 2006/07 seasons obsession achieved. Fantastic fish and photo mate thanks.

That man Lockie has been at it again! New products on the way include something called a bait spike, a simple gadget for mounting baits instead of a traditional hair in conjunction with his fake hookbaits and also a hush hush gadget to help read line bites better. Watch this space.....

Bivvy Accessory Bag
The boys at Angling Intelligence are amazed to see how many people are prepared to pack their dirty old groundsheet away with the bivvy, but realised there really wasn’t anywhere else for it. That problem is now solved with the first accessory bag purpose designed for those bivvy accessories. It has compartments for your bivvy groundsheet (from any company) and infil panels, (both mosi mesh and full infil will fit in together if need be) and a further compartment for your pegs or any other bit of kit for that matter, towels, spare clothes, torches being just a few examples. The RRP will be confirmed shortly and they will be in the shops from April.




Hardcore Feature Finder  (this you will want!!)



Ok guys here is a sneak preview of another Angling Intelligence product that will give you a real edge. The new additional to our range of London made stainless products is this feature finder. Made from a single block of stainless steel and weighing about 3 ounces, the hard metal ensures that every possible vibration from the lake bed is transmitted through the braid to the angler. We found that although lead works fine for those big obvious spots this stainless variant greatly improves your feel over those smaller, more subtle areas, the sort that pressured carp are likely to frequent. Shaped so the thicker heavy end stays in contact with the bottom and with fins to give stability in flight and on the lake bed, this is another true innovation that could make the difference to your season ahead. They will be in the shops shortly. RRP to be confirmed. Ask your local stockist for more details

GEEZERS CHARITY EVENT 2008

Over the last 3 years Geezers Charity Event has raised £12,206.33 for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital. The event is being held again this year at The Dell Reservoir, Rainham, Essex, it’s a 22 acre lake stocked with over 200 fish to over 40lb!! With plenty of 30s and a lot of 20s to go at.

Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital relies heavily on donations to keep the hospital going. At present my niece Lily which was the reason I started doing this event is currently being treated once a year. Lily is like a brand new little girl after having her failed kidney removed in December 2005.

Thanks to everyone that took part in the 1st charity event I held in 2005 (without your help Lily would not be with us today). This year the money raised from the event will be split between Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital and Little Haven Children’s Hospice. The format is the same as always.

Visit www.specialist-tackle.co.uk or www.franksleads.co.uk or www.catchcarpinfrance.com click on the link to Geezers Charity Event 2008 complete the form job done ( the closing date for bids is 10th August).

The stars for this year’s event are: Dave Levy, Lee Jackson, Rob Maylin, Gary Bayes, Pete Castle, Gary Lowe, Jerry Hammond, Kenny Dorset, Nigel Sharp and Derek Ritchie.

The dates for this year’s event are 29th, 30th and 31st August. There will be prizes galore plus a BBQ, with breakfast supplied to all the stars and paying anglers. If you want to have a weekend fishing with one of the countries top anglers and at the same time raising money for 2 good charities, bid now to save disappointment, this is a weekend you will never forget its that good!!

Look Forward To Seeing You There
Scott ”Geezer” Grant.
Make a bid to fish with your Star Carp Angler!!
All Proceeds go to Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Enter here http://www.specialist-tackle.co.uk/donation.htm

BAZIL LOOKALIKE FOR ROBBIE TURNER

This Cracking Winter 39 was landed by Robbie after a recent change of bait. Not bad for February mate!

 BAITCRAFT BOSS PUTS HIS MONEY WHERE HIS MOUTH IS!
Baitcraft boss, Mark McKenna has had Drop Scale at 43.15 from Wellington Country Park whilst on a guesty. T1 doing the do of course. Thank God he only has time to fish in the Winter! Mark has also had one out of a Colne Valley venue and is presently on Korda looking for another!

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