Catch Reports
Top angling Kevin
Posted in Catch Reports on 28th October 2013One angler that has escaped the radar recently is Kevin Pitfield. We know Kev has been having an extremely successful season on the B5 with a good number of thirties, but it's only recently that we've managed to collect some of the pictures.
Kev is a top bloke who tends to keep himself to himself, but quietly goes about his business of catching good carp on a very consistent basis. Thanks for the pics kev and well done from everyone here at Essential HQ.
Balanced Dumbells
There are definitely times when standard round hook baits can lose their effectiveness and a switch to a different shape can often produce the goods. These pellet shaped hook baits offer a viable alternative to standard round hook baits and when mounted on a slightly longer hair and fished over a bed of pellets, they can often make the difference between success and failure!
Their shape not only makes them very difficult for the fish to eject, but coupled with their added buoyancy due to the inclusion of cork dust, they are also superb for fishing over the top of silt or weed. They are also very durable and will last for many hours without being nibbled away by nuisance fish, Crayfish or diving birds. Definitely worth considering when the going gets tough!
Top tip
Try mounting the dumbell on the hair long-ways. This will enter the carp's mouth easier, but will spin around on ejection thus making it more difficult for the carp to eject the hook.
