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GoSystem Launch 4 New Stoves for 2010

GoSystem have launched 4 new camping stoves for the new year - including a featherweight pocket style stove for those that like to travel as light as possible.

GoSystem are building an enviable reputation in the angling world for providing excellent value for money products that still offer the highest performance available.

To view the Press Release please click HERE, and keep an eye on UKMA for our review of the stoves.

New World Record Carp - Rainbow Lake Does It Again

Carp angling Mecca, Rainbow Lakes, has put another feather in it’s already well decorated cap, by producing an incredible 94lb Mirror. After a chat with Paul Hunt from www.rainbowcarptours.co.uk  He confirmed that at 6.00am on Tuesday the 6th of January, Solar tackle supremo Martin Locke, landed the new World record fish from peg number 12.

Picture and report now online - click HERE to view the collossal beast!!!!

The Carp Show CANCELLED

We have been notified this morning that the Carp Spectacular scheduled to be held this weekend (9-10 January) in Brentwood, has been postponed due to the freak weather conditions in the local area. The organisers have said that the event will go ahead still on the weekend of 24-25 April 2010.
All advanced ticket holders will be contacted by e-mail and the tickets will be valid for the rescheduled show. .

Please keep an eye on UKMA for details as soon as they become available to us.

For more information, please click HERE to visit the Carp Show website.

Shimano 2010 Catalogue Available.

The new Shimano catalogue is available now in 21 languages. 180 Pages packed with new Shimano products and innovative features!
In the area of rods Shimano comes with the Ultra concept. Rods which carry this name are handcrafted, built with superior technology on high performance blanks with custom built components and are individually serial numbered. Of course they have the finest cosmetics and original “mother of pearl” decoration. Ultra rods are designed and engineered to be superior!

This year again the family of Baitrunner reels has some new members: the Baitrunner XT-RA is the worthy successor of the Baitrunner Aero GTE. Long awaited are small sizes Baitrunner reels: the Baitrunner DL FA and ST FA come in sizes 2500 and 4000. Also the USA Baitrunner has been further updated, we introduce the new generation: Baitrunner D.

For full information, please click HERE.

Daiwa Emblem Spod Reel

Finding a reel that can handle the rigours of casting fully loaded Spods, large marker floats and leads obscene distances continuously for a living, without the fear of them going kaput half way through a session, or having to spend that much money that you end up going bankrupt is with out question a daunting task for any angler.

Find out how the Daiwa Emblem Spod reel performed under the UKMA Long Term Test by clicking HERE.

Gardner Tackle New Products

Gardner Tackle are expanding on their superb range of products, with a new range of Covert hooks, and a totally new range of hooklink materials, amongst many other items.

UKMA had a sneak peek at some of these products at the Tackle & Guns Show, and we were very impressed.

Click HERE to see some of these products. A full review of these products will be on the UKMA site as soon as we recieve them.

Solar Line Biter Indicator

UKMA recently got our hands on the Solar Line Biter indicator, and put it through it's paces on a couple of recent sessions.

Click HERE to read what UKMA thought of this neat little product.

Quest Baits "Bit Before You Commit"

Quest Baits have looked at the recent recession and come up with a brilliant idea of "Trying a bit before you commit" with their boilie range. Supplied in tubs of 125g or 350g quantities, the angler can try the company's boilies out bfore committing themselves to a lot of bait that they may not like.

For more information, please click HERE to visit the Quest Baits website.

Fenland Fisheries Willow Lake Form Update

Fishery owner, Mike Hawes has submitted the latest form information for the Willow Lake on the Fenland Fisheries complex.

UKMA cannot recommend this venue high enough. Click HERE to find out how the lake has been fishing.

Levy Joins Team Korda

Top Essex carp angler, Dave Levy has become the latest signing to Team Korda. Dave needs no introduction and he is a superb addition to the very strong exisiting team.

Dave will bring a whole wealth of experience and ideas into Korda. UKMA wish Dave all the best in his new venture.

Click HERE for further information.

Jamie Clossick Launches "The Knowledge"

Well travelled Northern angler & House DJ, Jamie Clossick has finally released the much spoke about DVD that himself and friends have put together, entitled "The Knowledge".

The DVD follows Jamie and fellow DJ, Sam Holt on their visits to Fryerning Fisheries in Essex in their quest to catch the residents of the venue.

For more information, please click HERE. UKMA hope to review this DVD in the coming months, so keep your eyes peeled on the site.

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