http://blog.fishtec.co.uk Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:52:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en TFG Trail Blazer Barrow I’ve tested out the new TF Gear Trail Blazer Barrow for some time now, and really put it through its paces. It caters for all my angling needs, from carting my excessive amount of fishing tackle around a 70 acre lake for 3 days fishing, to light ... http://blog.fishtec.co.uk/index.php/2010/07/tf-gear-trail-blazer-barrow-and-bag/ After almost 12 months travelling around, field testing my baits at different venues and having amazing results, I decided to sign up to a club water. This happened to be the Fendrod in Swansea. With the excitement to get fishing, I left the house without a kettle; luckily it was ... http://blog.fishtec.co.uk/index.php/2010/07/first-carp-on-a-new-venue/ High temperatures and bright weather aren't my favourite conditions to be carp fishing in, but I’d booked the Friday off work so Thursday night - with car packed - I was off to my syndicate water in Herefordshire. A stunning estate lake with some of the best-looking carp I have ... http://blog.fishtec.co.uk/index.php/2010/06/the-heat-is-on/ I’ve been using my TF Gear V8 Distance reel for over a year now, and can honestly say that I’m more than impressed with it! When I’m looking for a reel I need one that can stand up to the abuse of big French carp and English fishing too. [caption id="attachment_250" ... http://blog.fishtec.co.uk/index.php/2010/05/tf-gear-v8-distance-reel-tsi-fishing-rods/ How many of us inspect the margins when we arrive at a lake? You might want to, if you want to improve your catch rate. Fishing for carp in the margins can be extremely productive if you find the right places and apply good angling tactics. How many fishermen/fisherwomen ignore the ... http://blog.fishtec.co.uk/index.php/2010/05/margin-fishing/ I recently did a week fishing in France (3rd to 9th April 2010) with my fishing partner (who happens to be my dad / taxi driver!). We have been using TFG gear (supplied by Fishtec) for quite a while and we decided to put the gear and my bait to the ... http://blog.fishtec.co.uk/index.php/2010/04/fishing-in-france/ Tape Tape can be used to form stringers or for tying off the tops of solid PVA bags. Tape also has several advantages over PVA string. It doesn’t shrink in water. Due to its thicker profile, the tape holds strung baits better, great for long-range casting. Also, this thicker profile opens ... http://blog.fishtec.co.uk/index.php/2010/03/what-types-of-pva-are-available/ I didn’t get to do much barbel fishing last season, but having just acquired a ticket for a pike lake which also has a stretch of river with some prime barbel fishing, I thought it was time to get back out on the banks and try out the new Tfgear ... http://blog.fishtec.co.uk/index.php/2010/03/back-to-barbel/ With the onset of yet another cold winter spell the chances of good sport from most fish species is still looking very unpromising. However one of the few fish that feeds readily in icy cold temperatures is the Grayling. By cold this can mean temperatures way below freezing with ice ... http://blog.fishtec.co.uk/index.php/2010/02/winter-grayling-fishing/ I’ve been using the TFG Lok Down bivvy for 6 months now and I’m more than satisfied with it. You can set it up in less than 5 minutes ready for a 24 hour session or spend a few more minutes and put the second skin in for longer sessions. ... http://blog.fishtec.co.uk/index.php/2009/10/tfg-lok-down-bivvy/