2 places have become available for a carp trip to Long Lake in France (Angling Lines Venue) 10th - 17th May, 2008.

Lake booked exclusively for 8 people. Price inclusive of Deluxe coach travel and Ferry to and from venue.

Pick up Brentwood, Essex.

Price: £360.

Anyone interested should contact Martin Cerulli on 01277 366 898 or email him at martin@mc-co.co.uk

More information on the venue can be found by clicking here >>

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Think you’ve got a raw deal? Just wait until you hear about these guys. Battling against forty-foot waves and freezing temperatures is all a part of the daily routine for the Alaskan crab fishermen in Deadliest Catch – Series 2.

Routine brushes with death are all in a days work.

The hugely successful Discovery Channel series was nominated for seven primetime Emmys, and series 1 garnered a huge following with in excess of 3 million UK viewers. Deadliest Catch Series 2 will be released as a lavishly packaged five DVD set, featuring over 500 minutes of fantastic footage, on 28 January 2008 courtesy of Demand DVD.

This amazing documentary examines the fascinating lives of Alaskan crab fishermen as they struggle to survive in one of the most deadly vocations around. With an injury rate of almost 100%, this adventure is not for the faint-hearted. The Discovery Channel crew take us across the Bering Sea in search of the highly lucrative crab. With just a few weeks to reach their quota, these men must find what they so desperately seek, or risk going hungry the rest of the year. For this, they willingly jeopardise everything.

Competing against Mother Nature is a struggle, but with mounting pressure from regulatory institutions, these men must battle to keep their lives and income; as well as their heritage.

Follow the compelling lives of these blue-collar men as they encounter the perils of the Bering Sea. Discover the ups and downs and near death experiences all from the comfort and safety of your own armchair. Catch reality TV at its exciting best.

Extras: Second Deadliest Job In The World, Life On A Boat

Title: The Deadliest Catch - Series 2
Release date: 28th January 2008
Running time: 510 mins
RRP: £29.99
Certificate: Exempt

Further Information:

For further information, to discuss competitions, clips or any other press materials please contact Debbie Murray at Aim Publicity on 020 8292 2818 or email debbie@aimpublicity.com

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The Solar Centre (www.thesolarcentre.co.uk) the UK’s premier supplier for all things solar allows fishing enthusiasts never to run out of power for their mobile phone, GPS unit as well as carry all their additional fishing gear with the Travis solar powered Fishing Tackle Bag.  

The hi-tech fishing bag is equipped with a thin, highly flexible solar panel that provides 1.5 watts of power with a single 12V charging outlet, creating enough power to trickle charge mobiles, GPS units or rechargeable AA batteries while the angler concentrates on casting the best line.

Of course, a Fishing Tackle bag has to provide room for all the kit needed for a successful day’s angling and the Solar Centre’s bag will stow up to 8 plastic tackle containers in its main compartment, while still offering roomy side and front pockets for storing additional gear.

The camouflage patterned 46 x 25 x 36cm 800 Denier Nylon Tackle Bag comes with a padded shoulder strap, top cavity, waterproof PVC bottom. The Travis Edition Fishing Tackle Bag is priced at £129.99 and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Specifications

More information on the Travis Edition Fishing Tackle Bag and other solar powered items from The Solar Centre @ http://www.thesolarcentre.co.uk/products/Travis_Solar_Fishing_Tackle_Bag-103-20.html

Email info@thesolarcentre.co.uk
Telephone 0845 094 1250

Other products from The Solar Centre that may be of interest:

Reactor Solar Backpack	Nova Solar Camera Gear Bag	The Fusion Solar Messenger Bag	Nomad Solar Bike Bag
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Further press information from Robert Daines greenplanet public relations:

www.greenplanetpr.co.uk
Robert@greenplanetpr.co.uk
07960 739389


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Theory, strategy, tactics and sea trout.

A self confessed obsessive fisherman describes how he came to specialise in angling for sea trout. Determined to develop the skills and knowledge to lure this most challenging of fish he sought out previous generations of Tavy fishermen in the hope that they would give away their secrets. Culturing these cantankerous ‘old timers’ proved as difficult as catching the fish they pursued, but persistence paid off and gradually they began to share their knowledge.

Joining these eccentrics as darkness fell by running waters, the author was introduced to the cult of West Country peal fishermen. Waiting for that magic time when colour seeped from the valley and under a cloak of darkness the fish may move to the fly, he was party to discussions on philosophy, psychology, sociology, even anthropology, and fishing.

The advice and guidance imparted by the ancients and treasured by the author, is supplemented by his own experience and preserved in The Sea Trout Diaries.

It convincingly explains, for possibly the first time, why a fish programmed not to eat while in fresh water may be tempted to take a lure. Clearly set out strategies, for both day and night fishing are detailed with given tactics for all conditions.

This is a real fishing book for serious fisherman. The writer is passionate about his fishing and expresses his opinions without hesitation.

It is unashamedly controversial!


Published by: The Crapstone Press
Detail: 168 pages, 11 diagrams and 126 photographs
RRP: £19.99

Where to Buy:
The Sea Trout Diaries is available on line through Amazon or can be
collected from the Snowbee Tackle Shop in Plymouth.

Purchase the Sea Trout Diaries from Amazon

Contact:
For further information and to order copies of this fabulous book directly from the author*, please contact:

R. Mountjoy
12 Morley Drive
Crapstone
Devon
PL20 7UY

* price £21.50 including p&p

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TREVS SPECIAL OFFER 30 Plus Camo Hook Set £9.99 Per Set!!

To celebrate the launch of the new 30 Plus Genomic Camo Hooks, for a limited period, Trev's Tackle are offering a special bulk deal which allows you to get your hands on FIVE packets of the awesome new Middy Camo Genomic carp hooks (RRP £2.50 per pack), plus a pack of Two 30 Plus Stinger Braided Hooklinks (RRP £1.99 each), which come complete with clips, swivels, hooks and adjustable hairs.

Each pack of Camo Genomic hooks feature six eyed hooks in three different camo finishes - weed green, mud/gravel brown and silt black - so you can match your hook perfectly to the lakebed. This set contains a mix of barbless and microbarb versions in sizes 6, 8 and 10. You can use them on baits like boilies, corn, pellets, pop-ups and surface baits.

The new range of hooks from Middy are the ultimate in tackle concealment for wary carp as they feature a camo coating to help them blend into the bottom (or blend in with your hookbait). This leaves your hookbait looking just like a free offering which increases the chances of the carp thinking it's safe to sample... and bingo - it's hooked!!

The Genomic Camo hook range caters for all styles of rig construction from surface fishing to pop-up presentations with three pattern variations; Genomic Micro-barb, Genomic Barbless and the Genomic Surface hook. Genomic Micro-barbed and Barbless patterns have a very slight out-turn at the point, to further aid a positive hook hold and a slight curve to the medium sized shank.

The Genomic Surface pattern is a very light-weight hook with a longer, straight shank and fine gauge, yet it maintains immense strength and has been purpose designed for use with floating baits.

Two 30 Plus Camo Ready Rigz included in each set!

In addition to the five packs of hooks, the set contains two ready-tied 30 Plus Stinger braided hooklinks complete with clips, swivels and camo hooks. The rigs are tied using 30 Plus Wizard Braid and feature an adjustable hair allowing you to match your hookbait perfectly against the shank of the hook.

Middy report that demand for 30 Plus tackle is up 45% this year - testament to the impact the brand is making with its range of innovative and exciting products designed for the serious carp angler.

FOR MORE GREAT OFFERS VISIT WWW.TREVSTACKLE.COM

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Here's what Bag Up Baits have to say about their new winter pastes.

"It's here at last, the perfect paste for winter fishing say most anglers when fished with bagup baits pastes. All our dry Winter formula pastes are made for one reason only and thats for fishing in colder conditions."

"All our new winter dry formula pastes oozze flavours proven to catch most coarse fish in colder weather. Our paste is so simple to use - just mix with water and mould around the hook. This paste has been tested by top anglers and comes out on top for catch performance. If you are looking for a new bait this winter look no further these pastes are fantastic and only available at bagupbaits.co.uk"

Free Winter Paste Packs X 2 100g Packs

You will receive 2 x 100gm packs of new winter paste. These paste include flavours that are proven to catch all coarse fish even in freezing weather. Each angler will recieve 1 Bloodworm flavour & 1 in Blue cheese. These really are the perfect baits for coarse fishing in winter time. They are easy to use as they just need water to be added and then mould around hook. This is excellent value for money as some pastes cost £3.95 for a 100gm pack.

To recieve these FREE pastes visit www.bagupbaits.co.uk and look for free samples and order online.

Please note that whilst these pastes are FREE, each angler will have to pay £2.95 towards postage. However, this still represents outstanding value for money.

November Special Offer

Buy Any HNV 2kg & Get 1kg Absolutely FREE - Yes you read that right! Buy any of the selected Autumn/Winter Steamer Baits and Get 1 Kilo Absolutely FREE.

For Carple Steamer Descriptions please see individual products.

The Bait Master...has made his own choice of superb baits, which are developed to the highest standards for Autumn and Winter Fishing. These selected steamer baits all contain a mixed blend of Soluble Proteins, Milk Proteins and Birdfoods, which Carp just thrive on during the low water temperatures they face. The selection The Bait Master has chosen will provide Mr Carp with its essential food source during the long cold winter months ahead. In addition will provide you the angler with an incredible bait and body warmer due to short seating sessions, these HNV baits will provide you with endless Winter catch reports.

Price: £21.00

Click here to take advantage of this special offer

Winter Special Offer

Carple 50/50 Milk Protein Plus Steamers

These Steamers really are everything they're made out to be. They have every characteristic and ingredient Mr Carp and you as the carp angler requires for the hard Winter months ahead. They are of bright vivid colours and have that wow factor aroma crammed with soluble milk proteins. What's more we're giving away a tub of Carple Steamer Dips to give that additional attraction, which you may find necessary to lure the Carp out of their Winter shelter. Check out the details link for more information on this product.

Price: £10.00 for 2kg

Click here to take advantage of this special offer

Captain Carple Pellet Mix

New Captain Carple Pellet Mix - Now we're definitely talking pulling power. This blend of pellet mix has devastating effects when PVA'd or dropped by bait boat or spod. The pellet mix contains four HNV fishmeal pellets ranging from 3mm, to 5mm sizes to provide various breakdown periods to keep Carp in your swim for longer periods.

Captain Carple Pellet Mix is a mix of Bloodworm, Green Lipped Mussel, Belachan and Shrimp, which quickly apply carp attractors, different feed triggers and feed signals across the lake bed in all temperatures, which makes Captain Carple the most effective Pellet Mix Available. Winter & Summer use!

Take full advantage of this 4kg Special Introductory Offer Today. Special Offer also includes Free Black Resealable Bucket for an Introductory Half Price Sale of Only £6.25 (plus delivery) normal price £12.50.

Click here to take advantage of this fantastic offer

Bang On Baits concept is simple:

Offering the carp angler excellent baits at great rates, whilst at the same time offering the carp a quality food source. This ensures that Bang On Baits stand the test of time. They believe that feeding carp with quality baits is fundamental in the pursuit of carp, as your fishing success revolves around carp and their feeding habits.

Bang On Baits Product Range:

DSM Bait Range:

The DSM bait range is a blend of four fishmeals including crab and krill meal. The range consists of matching pellets, stik n bag mix, pop ups, dip, paste, and critically balanced hookbaits.


CNL Bait Range:

The CNL bait range is a blend of low temp fishmeal chicken meal and liver extracts. The range consists of matching pellets, stik n bag mix, pop ups, dip, paste, and critically balanced hookbaits.


PCN Bait Range:

The PCN bait range is a blend of nut meal, clo, px42, milk proteins, blue cheese powder, betaine and pineapple. The range consists of matching pellets, stik n bag mix, pop ups, dip, paste, and critically balanced hookbaits.

Placing An Order:

To order any Bang On Baits carp baits please contact them directly via phone or email:

Email: bangonbaits@btinternet.com
Phone: 01933 222 478 or 07940 085819

PLEASE: When placing an order with Bang On Baits, please mention that you found out about their range of products by visiting UK Fisherman. They are supporting UK Fisherman by donating a small percentage of the cost of each sale to assist with our admin and hosting costs.

Delivery Information and Charges:

- Once Bang on Baits have received your order, you will be given a delivery date (usually within 24 hours).
- Delivery charges are £9 up to 25kg and £1.50 for smaller items.
- Delivery is Monday - Friday only
- Orders received after 12pm on Thursday will be dispatched the following Monday.

Further Information:

For further details of Bang On baits carp baits and details of current special offers, please check out their website at: www.bangonbaits.com

Eccleston Angling Centre, based in Merseyside, are one of the premier fishing tackle and bait outlets in the UK. During the weekend of 10th-12th Novermber 2006, all sales made via their website will attract a 10% reduction. So why not visit their site at www.ecclestonanglingcentre.co.uk and part with some of your hard earned cash.

Trakker Clothing Deal:
Includes robust jacket, inner fleece, quality t-shirt, salopettes and Trakker cap. This is quality clothing.. All for an amazing £99.99

Only £99.99

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT

Trakker Armo Trident:
The all new top of the range multifunctional bivvy in our famous Aquatexx fabric. A fabric developed especially for us in the UK to give unrivalled performance in all weather conditions. The Trident is designed to perform a number of tasks: It is a superb brolly system or day shelter with the front zipped off. An unrivalled one man bivvy in its normal guise with detachable peak. A potential 2 man bivvy when used with the Armo II Super Extended Wrap (with door removed). New 2 break pole system ensures speedy erection/breadown and fits into quiver.

Compatible with all existing Armo 1 man wraps, Trident is a 1 man bivvy, size 2.3m x 2.8m. Shown here with support frame sold seperately.

Priced at £379.99

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT

Van Den Eynde Black Turbo:
The heaviest of all Van Den Eynde groundbaits. Use by itself only on deep or fast flowing waters, it carries loose offerings well, breaking up slowly. It can be very useful as a stiffening agent when added to lighter mixes. A particularly good mix for flooded rivers.

Priced at £2.99

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT

Eccleston Angling Centre, based in Merseyside, are one of the premier fishing tackle and bait outlets in the UK.

So lets have a look at what's new on their shelves this month.

SONU LIQUID BAIT DYES:
New for 2006. Odourless dyes available in green, orange and red. Only £2.99 per bottle.

Sonu's range products also includes the revolutionary Skinz hookbait pellets.If you have not used these pellets before, you are really missing out. To read a review of Skinz Hookbait Pellets, click here

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT

SONU BAITS LIQUID FLAVOURS:
Four flavours - Halibut Pellet, Monster Crab, Scopex & Tutti Frutti. For use with, Skinz, Pellets, Paste, Groundbait, Boilies and Particles.

Priced at £2.99.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT

KORUM SEAMLESS HOOKS:
The smooth gapless eye of the Korum Seamless Hooks means you can tie any knot, any way and you know you have reliability and strength for those big fish. Teflon finish, High carbon steel. Chemically sharpened, Seamless eye, 12° downturned eye, Inturned point. 10 per pack.

price £2.99

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT

SPECIMEN LUGGAGE DEAL :
6 Rod Specimen Holdall - Thickly padded carrying straps, 6 rod capacity (3 made up - 3 unmade) fully thickly padded reel pouches.

Rucksack - 80 litre, height adjustable waist strap, large single main conpartment with easy access via hooded zipped cover, extra large front pocket, two smaller side pockets, seperate zip access to bottom of rucksack.

Carryall - Huge carrying capacity, double heavy duty zips on flap for easy access, huge front and side pockets, padded shoulder and carrying strap.

was £164.00 , now only £79.99

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT

The most beautiful place in the world.

Vall de Sanç, as the name depicts is a Valley on the banks of the famous River Ebro 20 hectares sunken into incredible mountain formations that add up to another 23 hectares of pine trees, rosemary, thyme, camomile, wild oak, holly, mistletoe and miscellany other wild vegetation. The valley is planted with a total of 700 olive trees, 40 almond trees all irrigated with river water from a diesel pump situated on the bank. Other trees include fig trees, walnuts and blackberry bushes.

Situated on the opposite side of the river to both villages, Flix (5,000 Hab) and Riba Roja d’Ebre (1,300 Hab). Flix is 3.7 Km and Riba Roja d’Ebre is 2.8 Km from the property.

The property borders with the Flix Nature Reserve, where they have a stork breeding centre and wild horses, a fascinating combination of bush and reed area that is protected from hunting and obviously building. This provides the property with a variety of wild life such as eagles, kites, bee eaters, wild boar, badgers etc.

Our river frontage has been carefully looked after and access to 5 swims purposely cut out and designed for fishing, the potential for a fishing business is huge.

There are 2 ruins on the property and a 64m2 wooden house.

The wooden house is completely liveable with 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, dining room combined with lounge and kitchen with stable door and amazing views of the surrounding mountains and river. A terrace runs round 2 sides of the house with a fenced off garden.

Both ruins, one of 50 m2 and the other of 270 m2 are in need of reform. The larger one has building plans for a rural hotel, and paperwork from the Catalan Water Agency has been passed to confirm the area is a non-flooding zone, a very important report needed in these cases, as the river is near by.

Running hot and cold water in the log cabin, gravity fed from a tank situated on the top of a hill filled with filtered river water. No electrics, but electric runs through the land and applied for at the local town hall to be connected.

Price: € 350,000

For full details of this property visit: www.hatjam.com/valldesanc

or telephone: 00 34 699 954 296 or email rakilyons@yahoo.es

Eccleston Angling Centre, based in Merseyside, are one of the premier fishing tackle and bait outlets in the UK.

So lets have a look at what's new on their shelves this month.

SONU BAITS:
Sonu are set to extend their poular Skinz Hookbait pellets to include a fishmeal based pellet...available in 4mm and 8mm versions, priced at £1.49. These fantastic pellets are due out in a few weeks time. If you have not used these pellets before, you are really missing out. To read a review of Skinz Hookbait Pellets, click here

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT

PRESTON INNOVATIONS HOOKS:
The preston Innovations hook range has recently been extended at Eccleston Angling Centre and now includes the following patterns:
PR21, PR23, PR24, PR25, PR26, PR28, PR29, PR32 and PR33

Priced at 95p per pack.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT

STICKY BAIT:
Sticky Baits Active Bloodworm and Shrimp Bag and Stick Mix contains pre-digested fish meals, maize extract, crushed hemp, bloodworm powder extract, bloodworm pellet and dehydrated shrimp meal. 3kg Bucket. Can be used in bag or stick mixes. To get the most from this mix and activate it use the Sticky Baits fermented-ade range of active liquids.

RRP £12.00, now only £10.00

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT

PRIMUS:
Primus have now discounted their popular Easy Fuel stove and have settled for the Gravity EF stove to lead the way.

Prices at £49.99

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT

There have been revolutionary advances in barbel fishing since the publication of Barbel by the Barbel Catchers Club (BBC) published by The Crowood Press in 1988, and the BCC has been at the forefront of these dramatic developments.

This long awaited, and entirely new volume written by BCC members comprehensively covers the modern barbel fishing scene, discusses the size of the fish now caught and illustrates the changes that have taken place in tackle, tactics and baits. There are individual chapters on each major barbel river in England from the smallest streams, such as the Lodden and the Holybrook, to the mighty Midlands rivers, the Trent and the Severn, to the Yorkshire spate rivers and the crystalline waters of the famous Hampshire Avon. Each river chapter is written by an experienced angler with proven success on the river in question and culminates with a fascinating account of the capture of a really special barbel weighing in excess of 10 lb.

This remarkable book provides a wealth of expert information and explores not only traditional fishing methods but also ground-breaking new ideas. Lavishly illustrated with 200 images including photographs, drawings and diagrams, and a colour-plate section, this is an indispensable volume for both the barbel enthusiast and general river angler alike.

Barbel Rivers and Captures is written by the Barbel Catchers Club and provides a vast amount of information about the contemporary barbel-fishing scene. Written by experts, it comprehensively covers all the major barbel rivers in England.

Contents include:

- Individual chapters on twenty-nine rivers, or sections of river
- Detailed and fascinating accounts of the capture of a 'big barbel' on each river
- Modern Baits-both pellet and HNV specials
- Scores of photographs, some in full colour, of barbel catches over 10lb
- Diagrams illustrating rigs, feeders and swims
- A review of devolpments in barbel fishing since the late 1980's and a consideration of the future of barbel fishing
- Details of the Barbel Catchers
- Club River Records and the Clubs 'top fifty' barbel.

The Barbel Catchers Club (BCC) were established in 1977 with the objective of providing a forum for debating key issues and discussing new ideas. Since its formation, the BCC has been extremely successful and has been at the forefront of virtually every breakthrough in barbel angling.

The club is organised by dedicated barbel anglers for barbel anglers and emphasizes the social aspect of the sport rather than its political and commercial divisions. The BCC is divided into seven regional groups, (Chiltens, Midland/Cotswold, Northwest, Southdown, Southern, Wessex and Yorkshire) and has its own website www.barbelcatchersclub.co.uk and its own Magazine entitled Barbus. All members write at least one article each year for the magazine, which also provides a forum for news and views.

To order your copy of this fantastic book, please visit:
www.barbelcatchersclub.co.uk

Please mention when contacting the seller that you saw this advert at
FISH SOUTH EAST

Added 01/08/06.

The thrill of any fishing adventure begins with finding the right place to wet your line. Fish Finders allow anglers to quickly identify key targets and structures, as well as fish.

A Fish Finder is a subset of a group of instruments called sonars. A Sonar consists of a transmitter, transducer, receiver and display. In the simplest terms, an electrical impulse from a transmitter is converted into a sound wave by the transducer and sent into the water. When this wave strikes an object, it rebounds. This echo strikes the transducer, which converts it back into an electric signal, which is amplified by the receiver and sent to the display. Since the speed of sound in water is constant [approximately 4800 feet per second], the time lapse between the transmitted signal and the received echo can be measured and the distance to the object determined. This process repeats itself many times per second.

Display:
The display shows a history of the received echoes. The user can make a number of adjustments to tailor the display to his or her preference, such as senitivity, the depth range and chart speed. Displays use a variety of technologies, provide different resolutions and number of shades of gray or color. Each display is made up of a number of pixels, which are little square blocks that make up the images. The more pixels and shades of gray or color the better resolution and image clarity.

Fish Targets:
Echoes from fish within the beam will be shown on the display by illuminated pixels. What image appears on the display depends on a number of factors: the sensitivity setting on the fishfinder, the cone angle of the transducer, the speed of the boat, and the size, depth, speed and direction of the fish. A fish that is swimming directly beneath the boat, it will create a consistent echo that will cause a continuous line to appear on the display. A stationary fish caught in a narrow beam transducer appears as a single point on the screen as the boat passes above it, whereas under the same conditions the fish appears as an arch if a wide beam transducer is used.