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Chub Foldable Gas Stove

A new addition the Chub range of cookware for 2017 is the Chub Foldable Gas Stove. Its a high quality stove utilising stainless steel, copper and aluminium components producing a whopping 3000W of heat output.… Chub Foldable Gas Stove

Taking Stock of 2016

Mike takes stock of what he did, and didn’t, achieve during 2016, and looks forward to 2017 with some big plans already in place.

Carping On

I’ve been kitting myself out with JRC and Chub carp fishing gear of late. This has surprised a few of you that know me, but never fear, I’ll still be sea fishing just as much… Carping On

Autumn Bites

My autumn catches were a real mixed bag, including some good wreck pollack caught in difficult conditions.

Battling Brookies

The quest to add to my species list takes me to a small fishery in the historic town of Chirk in search of a Brook Trout.

Inova Bait Binder

INOVA are a new brand in the fishing tackle trade, and have recently introduced an improved bait elastic dispenser called the Bait Binder. I’ve been using this little gem for a couple of months now… Inova Bait Binder

Briers Working Gloves

When handling heavy, slimy fish, such as catfish and conger eels, I’ve learnt through experience that wearing a decent pair of gloves saves not just your hands from wear and tear, but also helps safeguard… Briers Working Gloves

Catfish Capers

Having unsuccessfully tried to bag a catfish in the UK before I head to a local lake in search of a Wels Catfish for species number 114.

Monkey Off My Back

I’ve been searching for an Undulate Ray for my species list for the past seven years, the search once again takes me to the beaches of Kerry in Ireland in search for what has proved an elusive species…

Shaken Not Stirred

July was a productive fishing month for me where I ventured to Ireland for blue sharks and also managed to get out with the lures and fly in search of rainbow trout and sea trout, here is a quick report.