Catch Reports
Andy banks another stunner!
Posted in Catch Reports on 14th August 2011This magnificent looking 36lb 4oz linear fell to the rods of consistent angler Andy Windmill who always seems to be getting amongst the bigguns. His latest stunner fell to the ever consistent Black Snail but Andy has been using both the Black Snail and the B5 with some very interesting results. Those big 30's certainly seem to love 'The Snail'!!!! Well done Andy and keep those stunners coming...
In his own words and said..... "Over the past three months I've been fishing two gravel pits (one in Berks one in Northants depending on work) mixing it up between B5 and the Black Snail and although the B5 is king in the numbers game the Black Snail is way out ahead on the quality stakes with nothing under 30 so far on the snail!!"
Cork ball advantages
Although we provide cork dust pop-ups, we also appreciate that some customers prefer cork ball pop-ups and I think that it's generally accepted that cork ball pop-ups are the best method for long term buoyancy. This can be particularly advantageous for many modern day rigs such as chod rigs and Hinged Stiff-rigs. These clever little packs allow anglers to create their own cork ball pop-ups with little effort. You can also regulate the amount of paste you use to make them more buoyant or turn them into slow sinkers.
Top tip
If you are having problems with diving birds or nuisance fish, you can combat this by 'meshing up'. The best method we have seen to do this is to cut a small section of tights (we recommend you get your missus's permission first!). Wrap the pop-up in the fine mesh, pull tight, tie off with floss, 'blob' the excess with a lighter and away you go.
