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The second bite on a very memorable December morning, came in the form of the beautiful Northy parks big girl for Dan. Placing a prototype tigernut hookbait over a handful of shrimp was Canons downfall. 44Ib of old, knarly mirror in her winter colours. Just mega Continue reading

A lovely moody shot of a cracking mirror for carp catching machine Baz. He’s had an exceptional season in his current syndicate. Upping the levels of bait and keeping it consistently going in has been key. Continue reading

Although December was cold, wet and miserable there were still carp to be caught. Alex ventured out and was rewarded with this cracking winter common Good angling mate let’s see what the spring brings Continue reading

For the winter Lee had one fish on his mind on the Pride of Derby complex. Getting bait going in and getting consistent action he set about playing the numbers game. First week of January after having caught a couple a slow steady take turned in to a powerful churner! After a long battle a big common popped up and he was sure it had to be the one. Once in the net he quickly realised it wasn’t “the one” but what a conciliation prize. A 41.08Ib absolutely immaculate common. Fishing his beloved shrimp and Damson Cream mix of crumb Continue reading

Darren Davidson with Laneys at 51.08Ib. Second time it tripped up in a couple of months to the Shrimp. Continue reading

Part of a 3 fish catch within an hour, netting 120Ib of incredible old English carp. Getting to the lake late and being able to find them before casting out has served Dan well in December. Casting just 1 spomb of crushed and whole shrimp and redberry to the spots, then deploying a 2 bait stringer over the top as accurately as possible has been the key. Continue reading

Marcus had a slightly different Xmas than most and why not! With the awesome weather and no plans he headed for the famous Orchid lakes. Knowing it has form and from previous experience he headed to the venue full of confidence. Armed with his beloved boilie crumb and liquid mix it was only a matter of time. Xmas day itself produced 3 bites from upper 30’s to mid 20’s. Amazingly this wasn’t even the biggest of his trip!! Continue reading

John Hill recently caught one of the finest commons on the complex in the shape of Angel at over 43Ib. The car park lake at Irchester is notoriously tricky and can really do you over. What makes this capture even more special is that word on the street, the carp after a decade have stopped eating our beloved shrimp Clearly Angel didn’t get the memo Good angling buddy the most wanted ain’t far away. Continue reading

This fish wasn’t really deserved for Kelly as we gave her a hoody, and in true Kelly style put her own twist on it!!! Going against the grain as per What wasn’t against the grain was this stunning mirror which was caught on simple shrimpin tactics. Lovely fish mate well done Continue reading

It’s no secret that those big old Nene Valley commons love a bit of shrimp. For years now this bait has been one of the most consistent catches of big, old knarly commons and mirrors all over the country, but quite notably in the Nene Valley. Here’s Mr.Salmons with just one of those kind of fish. Fishing straight, unmolested boilies with simple pop up tactics over the top. Good angling as ever mate. Continue reading