To start the new year I wanted to do an online blog to accompany my weekly paper column.
To introduce myself to those who do not have access/recieve my column.....
My name is Dave Eastwood and I am by very nature a Match Angler. Competing on the local club matches in North Manchester with my Eight Bells A.C. Club and a regular on the open scene in the North West such as Blundells and Brookside Fisheries.
I write a small weekly Angling Column in the Oldham Advertiser newspaper, where I report on local Match Results, catch reports and anything Angling related in the area.
This paper column only works with input from local anglers and hopefully this blog is another tool for all local anglers be it Match, Specimen, Sea or Game to share stories, tactics and spread the word for our Sport.
I am also a member of the Marukyu Bait Team where I along with the rest of the testing team put Marukyu Baits through their paces in a variety of conditions across the UK. This gives a comprehensive overview to help develop and improve the great portfolio of Groundbait, Pellets and Additives available. Visit www.Marukyu.co.uk for more info.
Through the blogs I aim to update on my Match Fishing escapades, as well as give information on Venues, tactics and Bait.
You can email me: EastwoodAngling@gmail.com with any questions, match reports, catch reports and pictures for the Oldham Advertiser.
Cheers Dave
Nice blog, I look forward to following you in your matches
ReplyDeleteCheers Jamie, fingers crossed I can get it up and running.
ReplyDeleteHi Dave
ReplyDeleteGreat start to your blog, I'm looking forward to following it. Being a fan of Marukyu products and you having an inside track hopefully I can use some of your words of wisdom up here in the north, and in turn if successful pass info/tips on my blog.
Looking forward to your posts.
Thanks Carl. Looking forward to Spring now :)
ReplyDeletehey nice blog.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy the pictures of that venue.Im from the states ohio to be exact so I have not seen very many places like this.I do a lot of fishing here though.Mainly for catfish only carp we got here is the common carp.I have never targeted them though most folks around here think here garbage fish but I heard they are really nice to catch.So I just might target them this year when spring time hits.Send me some mail if you know any homemade baits that might work for them commons.
Hi Paul... Carp are a very sought after quarry here in the UK. They are also expensive to buy for a fishery.
ReplyDeleteThere is also a whole part of the sport dedicated to just "Carp Fishing" and the reason for it is simple... They give a good fight!
If you have Common Carp in your local water, then definately have a go for them, you will be pleasantly surprised.
In terms of Home-made baits.... there are 2 which you can take straight from your kitchen. Sweetcorn and Bread! Put a bed of sweetcorn down and fish a piece of bread flake or 2 pieces of corn over the top.
Look for signs of Carp Rolling or any Rushes/features and fish to these. Beware Spring time though as the fish may be pre-occupied spawning. Let us know how you get on.