Mega Retirement Fish-in

Image by Graham Marsden via Flickr

The lads from FishingMagic saw me off in good style when they held a fish-in and BBQ at Boundary Water Park, Nr Knutsford in Cheshire.

I retired fairly recently as Managing Editor of FishingMagic and the 'do' was so much enjoyed by all we've decided to do it all over again next year!

The story in pictures can be found on my Flickr Pages.

And Kevin Perkins, the Alternative Angler, tells his own story of the event on FishingMagic.

Eee Lad, These Young 'uns

I told my 15 year old grandson Calum about the great day I had on Border Fisheries, fishing the margin pole with Eric, Ed and Jon. Course, he couldn't wait to go and as it happened he had a day off on Monday from his work experience from school.

It gave a false impression though, for they proved much more difficult to tempt with hookbait than they had last Friday. The several degrees overnight drop in temperature didn't help, nor the incessant rain that at times pounded on the surface like a million fingers beating a drum - which is just what I imagine it would sound like to a fish. No wonder it puts them off their snapping!

So although it did nothing but persist it down from the minute we got up to the minute we got home we did have a very enjoyable, if wet, day.

Image by Graham Marsden via Flickr

There was no one else on the lake (probably nobody else daft enough to venture out) so I put Calum in one of the swims where we'd had that good day on Friday, and helped him set up. I didn't have to do much as he's got the hang of this pole fishing now. I showed him just how close to the edge we were fishing, throwing in a handful of micro-pellets just six inches from the boards, and blow me if two or three carp weren't swirling and scoffing the pellets within two minutes!


No matter, we caught a dozen or so carp each (and I had my first tench from the water) including a couple of low doubles and one or two F1s, plus a few nice rudd on Sonu Baits new Fibre Paste which I'm very impressed with. But more about that later when I've given it a more thorough trial.

I told Calum not to strike at all, even if the float was sailing away, for most of the time they're line bites when you're fishing the margins in extremely shallow water and you end up hooking nothing or foul-hooking a fish, and almost certainly scaring the fish out of the swim for a short spell or more.

Course, these young 'uns don't always listen and he spent the first 15 minutes or so hooking nowt.

"I've told you," I said, "when it's a proper bite from a carp the elastic will be flying out before you can react. Just leave it, no matter how good the bite looks, and the carp will hook itself."

So he resisted striking, carried on trickling the micro pellets in, and and within a few minutes was playing his first fish of the day, a decent carp of about 8 - 9lb.

So that was another good day, with my only real problem getting him to pack up and go home.

 

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Tried & Tested - Silver Creek Folding Fillet Knife

 

Buck Launch New Silver Creek Folding Fillet Knife

The knife that answers the demand for folding version of popular Silver Creek fixed-blade series

Following the successful launch of their series of Silver Creek fishing knives, and the overwhelming positive reaction, Buck has now launched the new Silver Creek Folding Fillet knife in response to the predictable question from fishermen who asked when they could get a folding version with the same advantages, including the desired blade flexibility that is difficult to achieve in a folder.

The awaited answer is Buck's new Model 220 Silver Creek Folding Fillet Knife. It has a 6-1/2” blade that locks open to a solid 13-3/4”, yet folds to a compact 7-1/4” for easy carry in a heavy-duty nylon sheath. It weighs just 6.0 oz. The blade, made of 420J2 stainless steel and titanium coated for added corrosion resistance, is so flexible it can run flat on the table for clean fillets. A thumb-notch in the blade makes it easy to open with one hand.  Buck's reliable mid-lock mechanism ensures safe use.


As with the other Silver Creek knives, the glass-reinforced polypropylene base handle has a textured, soft rubber overmold, ergonomically shaped for comfort, with anti-slip ridges for sure grip.  A stainless steel guard adds durability and safety. A lanyard loop at the end of the handle helps keep secure in use.

With its promise of durability, flexibility and reliable performance, the Silver Creek Folding Fillet knife is backed by Buck's unconditional Forever Warranty. The Silver Creek folding knife retails at £39.95.  For stockist information, please contact Whitby & Co on 01539 721032.

Tried and Tested

I've had the pleasure of filleting a few rainbow trout with this knife and can vouch for its extremely keen edge and how comfortable it is to use. It locks open safely but is easy to close when you want to fold it up for carrying.


This is a top quality product that makes an unpleasant job (for me anyway) faster, easier and more bearable.