Aberglais, Peterstone. Sun.18. Terry Jones senior (Merthyr) 97-2-0, all carp on feeder and soft pellets, peg on Pencil Lake; David Matthews (Merthyr) 49-15-0; Terry Jones senior (Merthyr) 35-15-0.
BAM Construction, Mathern Mill, Chepstow. Sat. 20. Mike George (BAM) 60-0-0, carp on pole and maggots and meat on the feeder, peg 1 on Waterfall Lake; Nick George (BAM) 33-6-0; Roy Lucas (BAM)
Archive for May, 2010
West Midlands Angler’s Mail matches for May 22 and 23 2010
North West Angler’s Mail matches for May 22 and 23 2010
Bannister House, Match Canal. Merseyside. Wed. 31. Andy Park (Ted Carter’s Preston) 102-2-0, carp to 8 lb, shallow pellet, 14m pole, peg 64; Steve Openshaw (Fisherman’s Tackle Birkenhead) 88-2-0; Keith Wilson (North West Angling) 81-6-0; Martin Bowcock (Bannister) 79-0-0. Sat. 27. Steve Gallagher (Ted Carter’s Southport) 100-10-0, carp to 6 lb, pellet shallow, 16m pole, peg 21; James De Clouet
North East matches for May 22/23, 2010
Bob-Co, Carpvale Pools, York. Cyprio and Match Pools. 38. Martin Dodsworth (Ripon) 84-8-0, 45 carp on 10m pole and pellet, peg 27; Andy Gallant (Bob-Co) 78-12-0; John Fletcher (Ripon) 72-14-0; Neil Rymer (Garbolino Osset) 72-2-0; Wayne Westmoreland (Yorkshire Bait) 68-0-0.
Bradford No1, Raskelf Lake, Helperby, North Yorkshire. 41. John Walsh (Bradford No1) 35-3-0, six bream with skimmers and ide, pole and
London and South matches for May 22/23, 2010
A12 Cuton Lakes, near Chelmsford, Essex. Thurs. ev. 11. Bill Walker (Fox Match Bill’s Tackle) 57-0-0, two 7 lb bream and carp to 5 lb, paste across and left margin, peg 40; Steve Clark (Maver Image Van den Eynde) 42-12-0; Tony Cheeseman (Carriers) 37-0-0; Kev Carter (Purple Patch) 34-11-0; Julion Collop (Fox Match Bill’s Tackle) 23-4-0; Mick Bodimeade (Crompton Coward)
East Midlands Angler’s Mail matches for May 22 and 23 2010
Buttonhole AC, Buttonhole Lake, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, Tues. 22. Sammy McSpadden (Tydd AC) 70-13-0, carp to 15 lb, poled pellet, peg 18; Lester Pratt (Shiphape Angling Centre) 37-15-0; Andy Lawrence (Emneth AC) 26-14-0; Bob Bates (Sensas Mark One) 23-2-0; Jamie Crown (Buttonhole AC) 21-8-0; Tony Moll (Buttonhole AC) 16-11-0. Sun. Woodpecker Lake, Pidley, Cambridgeshire, 14. Martin Kirk (Buttonhole AC) 58-8-0, carp
Loading line correctly
1 Everyone has their preferred method of loading up with fresh line, whether it’s a pencil through the centre of the spool or placing the spool of line in water. Generally, line should exit the spool in the same direction it goes on the reel. I reel new line on under slight tension, stop after a few dozen turns
BUDGET SCALES UP TO 25 LB
Tested by Ian Welch
SHAKESPEARE SCALE
£16
Identical to the Ron Thompson Dyna Scales, but reading 50 lb and 22 kg in 8 oz and 200 gr divisions respectively, and as such suited only to giving a rough indication of weight, which it did adequately with the test weights. Tough, corrosion-resistant casing that will withstand crushing in a rucksack, but too large for
CARRYALLS FOR DAY SESSIONS
Tested by Ian Welch
GARDNER STANDARD
£29.99
The main compartment, at 55×28×25 cm, is spacious enough for a camera, tackle box and plenty of bait and is complimented by three large, padded, double-zipped outer pockets for accessories, slings and sacks, although overall storage space is basic. Durable waterproof material and double stitched pressure points give a robust performer but lack of shrouding on
PIKE WIRE
Tested by Ian Welch
E.T. PRODUCTS 7 STRAND
£4.99 per 20 m
With a bronze finish, this 7-strand woven stainless wire is rated at 30 lb. Typical of uncoated stainless wire it is prone to kinking and will require regular checking and replacement to keep traces secure. The wire twists well with forceps or heat treatment and a twiddling stick but is equally
MAGGOT CATAPULTS
Tested by Colin Mitchell
TREV TOMLIN POWER SPEED
£6.99
This ’pult is offered for corn, pellet and bits of meat – baits it can fire with ease. There’s a nice handle, and the grip’s improved with rubber banding. The rigid frame and mesh pouch give good firing abilities. Sadly, no spares.
SCORE: 24/30
SEYMO SPOT ON
£6.99
This is the beast of four models in the
