Catch Reports
Yet more Forties for Finan!
Posted in Catch Reports on 19th July 2008We find it hard to keep track of just how many big fish Martin Finan catches, but let’s just say it’s one hell of a lot!! We know for a fact that it’s at least six forties during the past 5-months, with 3 of them going over 45lb and up to 54lb – that’s incredible, and if you tally up what he’s caught during the past couple of years, he’s probably the most successful big fish angler in the UK at the moment. All Martin’s fish have fallen to the ever consistent Shellfish B5 with Squid and Black Pepper.
His most recent conquest resulted in the capture of this magnificent 45.03 mirror, but wait for it…..since banking this forty, he has since returned to the venue to catch a 34lb common followed by a 45lb mirror!!! As you would expect, the B5 producing the goods once again. Is there a better ‘Big fish’ bait than the B5? You can bet your life there isn’t!!
Making your own
The amount of anglers making their own boilies these days are becoming less and less. This is understandable considering time limitations, but for those wishing to venture out into making their own boilies, these Handy Packs definitely are the way forward because everything you need (apart from eggs!) is inside the bucket.
Making your own bait allows you to use your own 'bespoke' combination of attractors to suit your individual needs. You can also make different shapes and sizes, as well as having the option over soft, medium or hard baits, depending on boiling times, or if you wish to include additional hardeners. Further to this, many anglers find it extremely rewarding to catch fish on a bait they have made themselves.
