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Fronted by TV Angling Personality Matt hayes, this 23 page christmas gift and tackle guide showcases some of the best discount fishing tackle deals available on the internet. Please feel free to download or just browse through our online guide. We have also packed the magazine with useful hints and tips to help you get more bites. Merry christmas from the all at Dragon Carp Direct and tight lines.
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elcome to the Christmas Gifts magazine 2013 and for many of you it’ll be the first time you’ve
seen my new brand MH Wild.Wild is the culmination of two
years planning and testing tackle and the team have really thought through an exciting range. The result is gear designed for anglers who
want specialist equipment for their fishing. Use a Wild rod or reel and you can feel the difference. Wild is a very different proposition to my other range – MH Adventure – which is also sold through Dragon Carp and Sports Direct. MH Adventure is fishing made simple, value starter kits and accessories to make fishing affordable and fun for newcomers or those on a budget. Wild is technical
tackle made using the latest technology.
Inside the magazine you’ll be able to buy some of the new products at a special promotional price of 50 per cent off the RRP.
As the months progress, more and more Wild products will arrive in-store and we’ll bring you free digital magazines showcasing the new arrivals.
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Matt says: “Packed with features, this chair is comfortable and works on every kind of terrain. It has good styling, adjustable legs, a great carry handle, safety lock-out buttons and a toughened paint finish.A quality piece of kit built to last and is ideal for carpers and pleasure anglers.”
Matt says: “When it comes to fishing for predators you need a rod you can depend on and the Strategist is a statement in reliability and quality.Rated between 3-4lb tc, it is a 12ft two piece construction made from hi-grade carbon cloth. Also a superb specimen tool and ideal for carp.”
Matt says: “Here’s a great value deal that includes three digital alarms, a receiver plus a hard case for storage… all at half price.“The alarm set has a good range, features tone, volume and sensitivity controls, and they are fully waterproofed. They look stylish too.”
Matt says: “Polarising glasses should do two key things – cut out surface glare so you can locate and watch your quarry, and also fit comfortably onto your face. If they happen to look as good as these do, well, that’s a big bonus too!Slimline and absolutely bang on trend, the frames are made from mag-alloy.”
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Inside today, there’s also tips to try on your Christmas break and Roger Surgay also has ideas on how to spend your Christmas money – either for presents for the angler in your life or as a New Year treat for yourself.
Matt Hayes says: “Perfect for the mobile angler, this accessory pack is loaded with essential rig items. Included in each set are three sizes of super strong, super sharp hooks, swivels, lead clips in green, brown and black, tail cones in the same three colours, three sizes of rig bead, run rings and rig tubing.”
MATT HAYES WILD ACCESSORY BOX PACK
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Matt Hayes says: “The low-profile Spinmaster is a beautifully engineered piece of tackle that is an absolute joy to use. The aluminium frame and side plates give the reel its strength and power but it also ensures its lightweight in the hand – a key factor when lure fishing all day.”
MATT HAYES WILD SPINMASTER REEL
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MATT HAYES WILD FREESPIN 3000 REEL
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Matt Hayes says: “Designed for lures in the 20-50gm weight range, this is the perfect rod for big pike, perch and zander.Made from high-grade carbon and finished with braid-friendly guides, it couples power with sensitivity so you’ll always enjoy the fight.”
MATT HAYES WILD 8FT SPINMASTER
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Matt Hayes says: “Part of a modern generation of float rods that are slightly shorter in length but hugely diverse in performance. The Macro Float is a two piece 11ft construction and is rated for use with main lines in the 3-7lb category. It is made from hi-grade lightweight carbon.”
MATT HAYES WILD 11FT MACRO FLOAT
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Matt Hayes says: “If you’re a big-fish angler looking for a reel with a multitude of uses, then this will make the perfect choice. Versatility was put at the top of the agenda during the design process…and the result is something that can be used for barbel, chub, bream, tench and carp. Super smooth, ultra stylish.”
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Matt Hayes says: “Stylish, sleek and boasting superb performance, I really believe the Wild Freespin 3000 is set to be a big hit.Finished to an incredibly high standard, this is a great all-rounder that’s just at home waggler fishing as it is catching bream and tench on the feeder.”
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Matt Hayes says: “The spec on this rod is exceptionally high. The blank is made from hi-grade carbon with lined guides throughout, while the butt is a mix of cork and EVA. It comes with two tips. One is a 1.25lb test curve Avon-style tip, while the other allows the use of push-in quivertips. A diverse piece of kit.”
MATT HAYES WILD 12FT CHUB/BIG FISH
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MH WILD 65CM BIG FISH LANDING NET
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Matt Hayes says: “It may say Macro Carp but this is a precision tool for use on lakes or rivers. The Macro is a 10ft multi tip rod offering tips between 1-2oz and is constructed from hi-grade carbon cloth. As with all Wild tackle, it is instantly recognisable with its striking graphics and deep green finish.”
MATT HAYES WILD 10FT MACRO CARP FEEDER
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Matt Hayes says: “When landing big fish on light mono and braid you need a reel of absolute quality and a front drag that is 100 per cent precise so it gives line on demand – the XS300 oozes class in that department. A flick of a chub or carp’s tail and you know that the clutch won’t let you down! A top performer.”
MATT HAYES WILD XS300 MACRO FLOAT
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Matt Hayes says: “An all-round feeder rod that has bags of power without ever sacrificing playing action and feel.It’s called the Midi Carp and while it’s been primarily designed for the commercial scene, it’s at home landing barbel and chub as well as mirrors and commons. Multi quiver selection.”
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A RANGE OF HIGHLY TECHNICAL TACKLE MADE USING TOP END MATERIALS
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Matt Hayes says: “There are two nets in the range and both are very well constructed - this is the 65cm net and is deep enough to cope with barbel or carp to double figures. It features a brass thread and panel design. The rim also has a fabric curtain to protect the fish from contact with metal.”
3Try nipping the tail off the end of a lobworm. Insert your hook through this end because perch tend to attack this area first. Scent is an important ‘fish sense’.
4Big carp can be caught in Winter but they often sit midwater and bottom baits can be useless. Always try a rod with a small ‘zig rig’ – keep the bait small, the hook small, and the line fine.
5When feederfishing, keep experimenting with hooklengths. One of 2ft is a good place to start but be prepared to shorten if the fish are really on the feed or lengthen if it’s slow.
2Luncheon meat is a tried and trusted big barbel bait but sometimes the fish get bored of seeing the same thing all the time. Try adding flavour and colour to your meat to make it stand out.
6Perch have huge mouths so be prepared to give them a substantial bait! Try two lobworms, or two halves of a lobworm. But remember you’ll need to step up hook size to a 6 or a 4.
7At this time of year, town centre canals and drains can provide exceptional roach fishing. The fish move into these areas because the water is often slightly warmer.
8One way of ensuring a worm stays on the hook is to tip it off with a red maggot. This has the added bonus of offering further attraction to species like perch and tench.
1Prawns are an outstanding bait, particularly on venues where the fish have seen more traditional offerings. Use cooked and peeled prawns. Perch love ‘em!
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WHILST IT’S GREAT FUN TO LEARN TIPS AND CATCH BIGGER FISH, WE SHOULD NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF THE FACT THAT THE REAL BEAUTY IS ‘BEING THERE’!
16When piking, try inducing a take by twitching your deadbait. If it’s been sat in the water for more than 15 minutes, give the reel handle a couple of turns – it might just spark a pike into taking. tactic.
15If you’re fishing a quiet stretch, feed numerous different swims. When you’ve fed the last one, drop into the first spot you prepared and then fish each in turn until you get bites.
14Baitdroppers are essential for accurate feeding on rivers. Load them up with hemp, pellets, corn, maggots, casters or broken boilies and lower or cast them into place.
13If you’re legering on big, fast-flowing rivers then try and keep as much line out of the water as you can. Point the rod tip skywards and prop up with tall bank-sticks.
12Casters can often pick out the bigger fish when you’re trotting for roach but false bites can be an issue if you’re tripping bottom and snagging up. Beat this by burying your hook inside.
11Perch are rarely solitary feeders and will hunt in packs. If you catch one, be quick to get your bait back in the water. This applies when using lures or when bait fishing.
10A popped-up lobworm is visually striking and a great bait for perch. Pop up a worm by injecting air into one end with a syringe. Do this carefully and it must be done by an adult.
9Line twist can be a pain, especially when using a long hooklength. Incorporate a small match swivel between mainline and hooklength to stop this happening.
20Don’t always use tubing or leaders – in underwater tests fish seem to spot them. Keep it simple and try to use less rig components. It can get more bites from wary fish like carp.
19You’ll be amazed at the amount of different species that have a predatory instinct. As an experiment, try legering a small deadbait, or half a deadbait on your lake.
18A good trick when fishing for chub is to feed white maggots and a sprinkle of reds and then fish a red maggot on your hook. This can trigger a reaction as it may stand out in the crowd.
17Wheat is one of the most neglected of all seed baits, yet it is very cheap and is good for a whole range of species. Soak the seeds for 24 hours and then boil for around 10 minutes.
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CHRISTMASGIFTS 2013
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ROGER SURGAY SAYS“A true bargain carp reel that boasts an adjustable freespool facility and spare graphite spool.”
XLT FREESPOOL REEL
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ROGER SURGAY SAYS“Smooth, lightweight but boasting plenty of power, this freespool reel couples value with performance.”
SILSTAR MASTER CARP FREESPOOL REEL
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ROGER SURGAY SAYS“A really classy big fish reel that features front drag, adjustable freespool facility, power double handle and two spare spools.”
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ROGER SURGAY SAYS“A great carp or all-round big fish reel that can even be used for light saltwater work. Tested by Matt, it is super smooth and well made.”
MATT HAYES ADVENTURE FREESPOOL REEL
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ROGER SURGAY SAYS“A good long-cast reel capable of taking lines in bigger diameters – you could easily use 18lb. Boasts multi bearings for smoothness.”
DUNLOP BIOMIMETIC BIG PIT REEL
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