Summerhayes – Open – 25th August 2025
Bank Holiday Monday saw me headed to Summerhayes for the match on Longs which has been fishing really well for silvers. Only ten of us today and I drew peg 30 which was right where I wanted to be although …
Quick Bites – Mike Stone
The third of my ‘Quick Bites’ is with former Kamasan Matchman of the Year, Mike Stone First of all I would like to say that interviewing Mike is like trying to nail jelly to the ceiling!! Does he ever stay still?? Hi Mike, can you tell us a little about yourself? I’m aged 60, was born in Taunton, Somerset but now living …
Perry St Pond – League 1 – 2nd April 2017
For this year, in a change from the last time I fished it, the Spring League was going to be split into three sections over two venues, Perry St and Sadborow (a pond I hadn’t fished for a long time) with two sections on the former. In another first (for me), we met at Wetherspoons for breakfast and very nice it was too and …
Fishing In France – Baz Morgan – Part 2
In my last article I explained the basic licence system in France. What I failed to say was that as far as I know there are no concessions for pensioners or disabled etc, but I will check that out on my next visit. The river Mayenne is one of those venues that I am really keen to explore in the future. Up …
Summerhayes – Open – 26th March 2017
The match was on Longs this week and the good news was that the weather was a lot better than it has been, the bad news was that the Torquay Tart had text me to say he was fishing today! I picked Janders up and as soon as we pulled into the car park I could see the Tart waving at us …
Steve Gardener Interview
My latest interview is with England legend, Steve Gardener and if you haven’t read his book yet, I really recommend it, you can get it here – Steve Gardener…A Life in Match Fishing, it’s a cracking read! Hi Steve, thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions; I recently read and reviewed your book, Steve Gardener… A Life …
Summerhayes – Open – 19th March 2017
It was back to Summerhayes this week and Janders was coming along to fish his first match in ages, the match was on Sellicks and there have been some good silvers weights coming out. I was actually early picking him up and even had time for a bacon roll while we waited for the draw. Looking at the lake, the pegs on …
New Bait-Tech Products For 2017
There’s always lots of excitement when a fashion house reveals its latest collection, similarly when a car manufacturer launches a new model, a football club shows off the latest strip or a band announces a new album. Well for me, although I enjoy footy and music, I also really look forward to Bait-Tech’s new additions to their fantastic range every year.There’s always a …
Quick Bites – Steve Jackson
The latest ‘Quick Bite’ is with Steve ‘Jacko’ Jackson fresh from qualifying for another Fish O Mania final. Hi Steve, what a time to interview you after qualifying yet again for the Fish O Mania final with over 140lbs from the Viaduct. Can you tell us a little more about yourself? Hello, yes originally I’m from Mansfield but moved to the West Country aged …
Perry St Pond – 12th March 2017
I didn’t get to fish the Perry St League last year due to the dates clashing with the Isle matches and I have to say I missed it, so I was delighted when Les phoned and said this years dates were back to normal. The last time I fished it, I’d done well fishing pellet shallow and meat at five metres and …
Quick Bites – John Lacey
In another new feature for the blog, I hope to bring you some quick Q & A’s with local inspirational characters, stars of the South West match scene, anybody really with a story to tell or something interesting to say. First up is John Lacey who lost a leg five years ago due to a blood clot (many thanks to Baz Morgan …