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CC Moore Catalogue

The fifth edition of the CC Moore catalogue is now available. It contains loads of information on all the well established products including the vast range of pellets, flavours, additives and also several new products including Gaz Fareham's Northern Specials and the new N-Gage XP boilie range. Visit www.ccmoore.com to request your copy today.

Carpin On

Well the wait is finally over and this weekend the largest UK carp show, Carpin’On, will once again be opening the doors to thousands of enthusiastic carpers. The event takes place at the splendid Five Lakes Resort in Essex and the line up of exhibitors, entertainment and angling stars is bigger and better than ever before. The prizes on offer aren’t bad either, with a holiday to Lake Bossard up for grabs. There’s also a chance to win a fishing trip with French Fishing UK, a day’s fishing with Mark Hutchinson, a brand new Deliverance Bait Boat, plus many other great prizes.

Rob Hughes will be on the main stage throughout both days and he will be

New Verger Owners

Les Lacs du Verger Orchard and Willow Lakes have changed hands. Former owners Jeff and Lisa Powell would like to thank all of their customers past and existing, and wish new owners Marcus and Bianca good luck with their new venture. Jeff and Lisa are keeping La Fritterie Lake and are now taking bookings for 2011. There are still a few spots left for summer 2010. To get in touch call 0033 326 410 643 or 0033 610 383 747, email lafriterie@aol.com or visit www.la-fritterie.com.

For Orchard/Willow call 01763 208699 or 07710 236131.

Trakker Spring/Summer Catalogue

The latest Spring/Summer Trakker Catalogue is now available for you to download. It’s jammed full of all the new and improved products. Download your free copy now at www.trakkerproducts.co.uk

Saturday

9.15  Rob Hughes introduction, welcome

9.25  Rob Hughes introducing 1st set

9.30 - 10.00  Derek Ritchie - Bait Boat racing with Angling Technics

10.05  Rob Hughes introducing 2nd set

10.15 - 11.00  Lee Jackson, Martin Locke, Terry Hearn - Record Breakers

11.05  Rob Hughes introducing 3rd set

11.15 - 12.00  Team Korda - Ali Hamidi, Danny Fairbrass, Tom Dove

12.05  Rob Hughes - introducing 4th set

12.15 - 1.00  John Wilson  

1.05  Rob Hughes introducing 5th set

1.15 - 2.00  Terry Hearn - slide show

2.05  Rob Hughes introducing 6th set

2.15 - 2.45  Iain Macmillian, Ian Chillcott, Darrell Peck. Q & A panel

2.45  Chris Ball - Carp-Talk Hall of Fame & 2009 Awards

3.00  Rob Hughes introduces Bait Boat Racing

3.00 - 3.30  Derek Ritchie - Bait Boat Demo / Racing with Deliverance Bait Boats

3.30  Derek Ritchie - Masterclass cast off introduced by RH till close

Sunday

9.15  Rob Hughes introduction, welcome

9.25  Rob Hughes introducing 1st set

9.30 - 10.00  Derek Ritchie - Bait Boat racing with Angling Technics

10.05  Rob Hughes introducing 2nd set

10.15 - 11.00  Lee Jackson, Martin Locke, Terry Hearn - Record Breakers

11.05  Rob Hughes introducing 3rd set

11.15 - 12.00  Team Korda - Ali Hamidi, Danny Fairbrass, Tom Dove

12.05  Rob Hughes introducing 4th set

12.15 - 1.00  John Wilson

1.05  Rob Hughes introducing 5th set

1.15 - 2.00  Terry Hearn - slide show

2.05  Rob Hughes introducing 6th set

2.15 - 2.45  Iain Macmillian, Ian Chillcott, Darrell Peck. Q & A panel

2.45  Rob Hughes introduces Bait Boat Racing

2.50 - 3.20  Derek Ritchie - Bait Boat Demo / Racing with Deliverance Bait Boats

DRAW THE WINNER OF THE BAIT BOAT and THE LAKE BOSSARD HOLIDAY

3.20  Derek Ritchie - Masterclass cast off introduced by RH till close

Atlantic Wharf Development

Day tickets are now available for the former syndicate only water on the outskirts of Cardiff city centre. The popular water is undergoing something of a regeneration with proper swims being constructed, allowing anglers access to the water’s edge for the first time. This process is only in its infancy but it is hoped there will be 15 double swims by the end of 2010. Day tickets are priced as follows: 1 rod - £4, 2 rods - £7 and 3 rods - |£10. Season tickets are still available for £150/year, though their numbers are limited. For further details about fishing at Atlantic Wharf visit www.atlanticwharffishing.co.uk or call Tom on 07545 209682.

Atlantic Wharf specimen

Linear Fisheries Catalogue

The brand new 2010 Linear Fisheries catalogue is set to be launched at this weekend’s Carpin’On Show. Anyone wishing to get their hands on a copy can do so either by visiting the Linear Fisheries stand or by logging onto www.linear-fisheries.co.uk and filling out the online request form.

Dave Magalhaes joins CC Moore

Top bait company CC Moore has announced that Dave

Magalhaes has joined its highly skilled team of consultants.

Ian Moore told Carp-Talk: “With an uncanny knack of being able to tune in to a water very quickly, Dave’s ability to get a bite when many others don’t places him alongside some very accomplished anglers who make achieving success on difficult waters look remarkably easy. His passion for sight fishing, whether floater fishing or stalking, has taught Dave to adapt his approach to achieve the best results in any given situation, promoting a flexible angling style and imagination which are rare in the carp fishing industry. His capacity to think laterally makes Dave a superb addition to the CC Moore team where his skills and knowledge will help develop new products and applications for our vast range of high quality baits.”

introducing all the on stage proceedings including bait boat racing, casting competitions with Derek Ritchie, a live slot with John Wilson and the not-to-be-missed slide show with none other than the legendary Terry Hearn.

Mean while over at the Rig & Bait Clinic you can have all your carping queries solved by the best in the business. Guest appearances daily  include, Julian Cundiff, Mike Kavanagh and again the one and only Terry Hearn!

In addition to all this the first 2,000 visitors each day will receive a Nash Tackle gift worth £10. Outside Fox will be hosting a bivvy display so you can see exactly what you get from their range of bivvies by having a proper look around them.

For a full list of event details visit www.carpinon.com

I sincerely hope to see you there. If you want to come and see either myself or Adam Snowden you can do so at the Carp-Talk stand, where we’ll be happy to answer any of your Carp-Talk related queries. I’ll leave you with a full list of main stage events and if you cannot make it to the show full details of the event will appear in a forthcoming issue of Carp-Talk.

Ben Wales