On day two of the Tackle & Guns Trade Show I had the absolute pleasure of spending 20 minutes or so with Peter Koppman of Marukyu (thanks to Ben @ Art Of Fishing for the recommendation). Peter works for Marukyu, but more specifically on the Ecogear and Nories sub-brands – I guess you could say, the lure side of things. Peter is an Aussie and resides in Japan – the homeplace of Marukyu. He’s an angling nut from an angling family (his parents ran fishing tournaments when he was a kid) and he speaks Japanese. In short, he’s a pretty interesting guy and no doubt a Continue reading “Marukyu, Ecogear, Nories and the Future for the UK”
Category: Coarse
Berkley Nanofil UK Release Date
We didn’t get a clear answer when we spoke to the Pure Fishing representative at the Tackle & Guns Trade Show yesterday, but it would appear that the amazing new Berkley Nanofil will be in the shops before 2011 is out – or ever so slightly more accurate, in ‘one or two months’.
We can’t wait to try out the thinnest versions of this line. We got to man-handle the line yesterday and have to say Continue reading “Berkley Nanofil UK Release Date”
2011 Tackle and Guns Show
The Tackle and Guns Trade Show is upon us once again. Every October the T&G show attracts a mass of UK retailer, tackle manufacturers and press. Meetings are had, orders are taken and most exciting for us, the next season’s tackle is on display to gorp and drool over.
So this morning, we jumped in the car and headed off to Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, for the first of the two Continue reading “2011 Tackle and Guns Show”
2012 Shimano Catalogue
Hurrah! It’s that special time of year again when the major tackle manufacturers release their new fishing tackle to the public, for the first time.
Grab yourself a brew, sit back and behold the 2012 Shimano Fishing Catalogue. Lots of new reels, rods, terminal tackle and clothing. Plus a load more technique-specific tackle which Shimano has expanding on in recent years. Some very interesting new Continue reading “2012 Shimano Catalogue”
Total Fishing Babes 2012 Carp Fishing Calendar
Apologies for mentioning ‘Christmas’ in October but every year we get a lot of interest in Fishing Calendars as an affordable Christmas gift for anglers – especially those that feature… well… girls!
For 2012 we’re delighted to announce that we’ve sourced a new calendar. This time produced by Total Fishing Gear. Introducing the TF Gear Total Fishing Babes 2012 Calendar. What’s more, it features carp – big carp.
Make 2012 a cracker with a new hot girl and a monster carp every single month. Hot women and carp are set to be THE classic combo of 2012, so do your hubby/mate a favour and purchase them one today!
The TF Gear 2012 Babes Calendar is available from Fishtec for just £7.99, or £7.19 for Fishtec members. Continue reading “Total Fishing Babes 2012 Carp Fishing Calendar”