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2INTRODUCTION

At Chub we pride ourselves on a development process that sees some of the best anglers in the country input into product design. All items are taken through a rigorous testing programme to ensure they stand up to your demands, and ultimately give you greater enjoyment on the bank.This year we are particularly excited to present our new range of Vantage luggage; holdalls, quivers and sleeves with unique features that allow you to take a modular approach when considering your tackle transport requirements. Check them out from page 32.With bank-side security in mind we have some amazing bivvies featured from page 14, with the new Super Cyfi sh and Tri-Brid models currently causing a stir with our anglers. See what Ed Betteridge has to say about bivvy organisation on page 19. And for comfort check out our superb range of Cloud 9 chairs, bedchairs, and sleeping bags from page 24.

Having all the gear you need to enjoy your fi shing is also key to success, but we must not forget about the most important area of our sport fi sh care. We spend so much time chasing our valuable quarry that we must ensure the fi sh are as protected as possible when they are outside of their natural environment. Take a look at our range of unhooking and protection mats from page 52.Carp fi shing is most defi nitely growing. Every month we see new waters opening, or older ones maturing into fi sheries that we dreamt about as kids. The fi sh are getting bigger, techniques are constantly developing, and our tackle simply must keep up the pace. Thats why we are proud and excited to bring you this 2013 Chub catalogue full of products, information, plus tips from our consultants to help you enjoy your season ahead.Tight lines.

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MEET THE ACADEMY

6-7 Outcast Rods9 Outcast Spod & Marker Rods10 S-Plus Rods12 Small Water & Stalking Rods13 Landing Nets14-15 Vizor Bivvy Extreme Canopy16-17 Super Cy sh Bivvy Dome18-19 Tri-Brid Bivvy Overwrap

Bivvy Table Bivvy Mat20-21 S-Plus Bivvies Overwrap

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22 Oval Umbrellas Storm Poles Tension Bars Bivvy Pegs24-25 Bedchairs 26-27 Cloud 9 Sleeping Bags28 Cloud 9 Chairs31 Chairs

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32-33 Vantage Luggage34-37 Vantage Rod Storage 38-39 Vantage Tackle Storage Rucksacks & Bags42-43 Tackle Bags Bait Bags44-45 Bait Buckets Bait Storage47 Rig Storage48-49 Tackle & Accessory Storage51 Gas Stove and Kettle53-55 Unhooking Mats Slings Scales56 Headlights Lanterns57 Bite Alarms59 Precision Stainless60-63 Vantage Clothing64 Caps and Hats65 Rigs

4-5 Day Ticket Bagging - How to get the most from your local day ticket waters8 Using Marker & Spod Rods - Underwater feature nding and accurate spodding11 The Philosophy Of Stalking - Get up close and reap the rewards 19 Bivvy Organisation - What goes where and why - it's time to get sorted23 Bait - The Forgotten Subject - Don't ignore your bait29 The Chod Rig - How to tie Britain's most popular rig30 The Ultimate Carp - what it feels like to catch your ultimate dream carp40-41 Short Session Fishing - Make the most of your time on the bank46 Tying A Hinge Rig - A great rig with loads of hooking power 50 Win A Greys/Chub Academy Membership - Are you up to the challenge?52 Carp Care - An essential guide from netting to getting them back safely. 58 Using Slack Lines - Keep things natural by using slack lines

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4EDITORIAL / DARREN BELTON

BAGGING

You simply cant beat a bend in the rod and a good bit of action to bring a smile to your face and day ticket waters are just the place to go. But theres more to making the most of them than just turning up and chucking in as Darren Belton reveals.

Although I tend to mostly fi sh for big carp, every now and again I fi nd myself at a day ticket water, and the remit is always to catch a few carp. It could be

for a feature, to try out a new bait or rig, or more likely than not, just because its good fun. You simply cant beat a bend in the rod and a good bit of action to bring a smile to your face, and shake off the cobwebs when things have been a bit slow.

BEING PREPAREDSome people would have you believe that with these types of waters all you do is turn up, chuck a couple of baits into the pond and wait for the fi sh to turn up. You may catch a couple with this approach, but if you really want a good day then preparation is the name of the game. When you get it right, the action can be thick and fast, and the last thing you need is to be tying up new rigs and bags in between every fi sh.

What you need is more of a match angler's approach to ensure you get the most from your session, and there are a few simple things you can do to ensure your day goes to plan. I try to ensure the kit I use matches the sort of angling I am doing, so for this sort of session everything is toned down a little. Most of these types of fi sheries are snag free, so you can fi sh lighter, both in mainline and in hooklink.You dont need big pit reels - small baitrunner type reels are much more suitable and the addition of my Outcast rods mean that I am actually playing the fi sh, rather than just winching them to the waiting net. Its a pleasure to fi sh with this balanced sort of set up.I always ensure I have at least a dozen rigs tied before I get to the lake. They dont need to be anything fancy, just a good sharp hook on a rig you know works for you. The same goes for bait, and again I always ensure I have at least twenty small PVA bags tied in advance. These are

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Use watercraft and choose your swim carefully, not the closest one to the car park. Islands are always worth checking out, so are quiet corners or casting to areas of bank where angling is not allowed.Dont ignore the margins, especially towards the evening. It is a known fact that bigger sh will move into the bank to feed later in the day.Scale down your tackle. You dont need 3.5lb test curve rods, big pit reels and shock leaders on most day ticket waters. Keep it simple. With sh feeding competitively you wont need the latest rig or bait to fool sh. A simple approach with either a PVA bag or method feeder will keep sh interested.

Build the swim up and keep active. Big beds of bait arent necessary on day ticket waters and a little and often approach will oftenout- sh the feed and wait approach.

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threaded onto the baited rigs the night before, with a few spare as a back up. A quick change link ensures your rod can be back on the spot within seconds of landing a fi sh.

KEEPING BUSYA match approach is also required when feeding your swim. You want to build your swim as the day progresses, continually feeding small amounts to your chosen spots. I generally feed pellets, with small boilie hook baits and small bags of pellets. The rods are clipped up so they hit the same spot every time, and the spod rod is also clipped to the same mark so I can feed accurately. You should be continually working the swim exactly as a match angler would - doing nothing for long periods of time, as some of us carp boys are often guilty of, isnt the best way to fi sh on well stocked waters. Dont get me wrong, these methods would often be the kiss of death on

a low stocked big fi sh water. The commotion would send every carp in the lake as far away from you as they could get, but on the more commercial waters its the very same commotion that attracts them to your area, they associate it with food, and in fact its just like a dinner gong going off. Indeed, there is much to learn from our match fi shing friends when it comes to this style of angling.Dont think its just a summer approach either, if you adjust the amount of feed you use you can have some very good results right throughout the year. Lets not forget, most day ticket lakes are no longer stocked with just small fi sh, so there is also the chance of a whacker! Next time you have a day with nothing to do, go to your local day ticket water and give it a try. Keep yourself busy, keep working that swim, and you could just fi nd that you actually enjoy it! And that, after all, is supposed to be the reason we go fi shing!

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SUPPLE BRAIDS

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OUTKAST PLUS 50All the features of Outkast Plus with 50mm butt rings for use with Big Pit reels and improved distance casting performance.

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12' / 3.66 3.25 12.56 / 356 119.99

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12' / 3.66 3.25 11.75 / 333 99.99

12' / 3.66 3.50 12.56 / 356 119.99

13' / 3.96 3.50 14.81 / 420 129.99

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12' / 3.66 3.00 13.00 / 369 109.99

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MARKER &SPOD RODS

No two lakes are the same, in-

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local water well there will be

times when you are faced with a

new one. Ian Gemson reveals how

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distance.

When you look at the lake you are about to fi sh, all you see is a fl at sheet of water. Of course there are visible features like islands, trees and weed beds, but whats

under the water is equally, if not more important. Gullies, sunken islands, gravel bars or what type of lake bottom is in front of you are all important information and the best method of feature fi nding is with a marker fl oat, braid and a dedicated rod.

DON'T BE UNDER GUNNEDYour marker rod set up should be able to cast as far as your normal carp rods can. The rod should have a high test curve as it needs to cast heavy leads and a large buoyant marker fl oat and you also need a big pit reel, preferably with a quick clutch facility for easy depth fi nding. Load the reel with braid, which has minimal stretch and provides more information than mono. About 30lb breaking strain is adequate for the main line with a shock leader of 40 to 50lb braid for security - a fi nger stall to protect your fi nger when casting is also useful. The business end is a simple running rig. Use a large zip lead weighing 4 to 5oz mounted on a large free running ring swivel. Pass the braid through the swivel and a large rubber buffer bead and tie on a quick connector onto which you mount your marker fl oat.

SEARCHING FOR FEATURESIn your chosen swim, cast out to your left as far as you can. Once the lead touches down, turn side on to the water pointing the rod at 90 degrees to the marker fl oat and tightening up. Using the rod only, pull the lead and marker fl oat along the lakebed about 3 metres at a time. The feelings and vibrations that come up from the lead

will give you an indication of what the lakebed is made of. For example, if you feel a constant tap,

tap, tap then you have gravel. The rod tip will bounce quite violently. If the lead is skipping and thumping, you have debris on the bottom such as light patchy weed, large stones, or branches. If it glides across the bottom that indicates there is clay. If it feels like pulling through custard, you have silt. If it starts to snag up and gets harder to pull, you have weed. Repeat the process several times to cover an arc in front of you until you fi nd an area you want to fi sh.

HITTING THE SPOTWith the marker fl oat out on your chosen spot, tie a marker knot with a piece of size 2 pole elastic on the braid next to the line clip. Make a note of the far bank landscape so you have a good visual marker to line up with when casting. Now get your spod rod, which should be set up the same as the marker rod, with the same line and leader but with a simple heavy duty quick clip on the end. Use a taped up spod partially fi lled with water to give you casting weight and cast your spod at the marker fl oat. Once the spod is landing next to the fl oat, on a tight line, place the braid under the line clip. Re-cast ensuring you cushion the cast to

make the spod land next to the marker. Providing the distance is correct mark the braid on the spod rod using pole elastic as you did with the marker set-up. With the spod reeled in, cast your normal rods to the marker. Once the leads are landing in the right spot, clipped up, test again then mark the line with pole elastic. When fi shing, do not forget to unclip the line from the line clip once the bait is in position.

Feeling for features. You can

learn a lot about the bottom

using a marker oat

Don't be under gunned when it comes to marker and spodding

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S-PLUS SPODBuilt to cope with heavy use, the S-Plus Spod rod is the

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OUTKAST PLUS MARKERThe perfect partner for the Outkast Plus Spod. The Outkast Plus Marker has a powerful butt section and very responsive tip to make feature fi nding so much easier.

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12' / 3.66 3.75 12.87 / 365 69.99

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Ever spent time watching a Heron stalk its prey? Well whether you have or you havent, let me tell you I never miss an opportunity to watch these birds fi sh. Why? Well simply, they have

the ability to show all of us how stealth can be the best piece of fi shing tackle you will ever need.Unfortunately, despite me asking the R&D guys at Chub to develop this for the consumer market, they have failed miserably. Yes fellow carpers, Im afraid this is one piece of tackle you have to learn for yourself.

STEALTHThe most important aspects for this branch of our beloved pastime are stealth, observation and patienceoh, and perhaps a strong nerve as hooking big carp inches from the bank is explosive! It goes without saying that you need to be stealthy when trying to extract big carp from the margins. I have always advocated that you must practise at being still. Trust me it isnt easy to stand motionless. Im sure you can all remember playing statues as a kid. Well I liken stalking carp to this childrens game. The difference is its the carp that will tell you if you move!

OBSERVATIONTry and position yourself where you know carp patrol and make sure you have bank side cover to avoid any silhouetting. Watch your quarry and learn from them. How do they feed? How do they move? Are they solitary or in groups? How do they react when they come across bait? Can you identify individual carp? If you keep watching all these questions will be answered with the added satisfaction that you are up close and personal and for a few fl eeting moments, part of their world rather than yours.

That is what stalking carp should make you feel like: a semi-state of detachment where you become part of your surroundings. Adopt this philosophy and you are already in with a greatchance of success.

PATIENCEThe fi nal, and perhaps most important part of stalking is patience. Patience is infuriating to teach as it is imprinted differently in every one of us. For some fi ve minutes of stillness is a long time. To others, fi ve hours go by so quickly that time has no reference. And there lies the true secret of stalking! Time should have no reference. Bait when no carp are around so fi sh can arrive on your bait. Never bait on top of a carp, as this will ruin your chance! Observe when the carp are feeding confi dently and gently lower your bait in position. Watch the carp take your bait and strike as the bait goes into his mouth, dont wait for the line to move off, and get ready for the fi reworks!Big carp will try and get as far away from the bank as possible when fi rst hooked. With the Chub Stalking rods, you can successfully control the carp and they will also absorb the violent lunges a huge fi sh can give.Stalking is a great way of catching big carp and I think helps to satisfy the hunting instinct all anglers possess.See you on the bank.

THE PHILOSOPHY OF

STALKINGIn the days of high quality rods that

can cast to the horizon, the

oft-forgotten art of stalking big

carp in the margins seems to be a dying

art. Long-time carper Mark Holmes

shows how you can literally catch the fish you want from

under your feet.

Introduce bait

when the swim

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personal

What a result - a stunning Common caught

feet from the bank!

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OUTKAST PLUS SMALL WATERThe Outkast Plus Small Water Carp rods are perfect for lighter close in carp fi shing. The responsive through action is an absolute joy to play fi sh on but also has the power to tame larger carp at close quarters. The 11 model is particularly suited to tight swims and snaggy situations whereas the 12 model is the perfect all-round light carp rod.

OUTKAST PLUS STALKINGOutkast Plus 6 Stalking 2.75lb - 1pcUndisturbed and overgrown tight swims are what this rod is all about. The powerful through action really allows you to hit and hold with big fi sh at close quarters, and the one piece 6ft construction means that you can store this rod alongside your standard carp rods, just in case.

Outkast Plus 9 Stalking 2.50lb - 2pcThe Outkast Plus stalking 9 has a powerful progressive action that makes it ideal for a number of fi shing applications. Whether youre in a tight hit and hold snaggy swim or fl icking out light controllers or fl oat rigs at close range this rod has it covered.

Outkast Plus 10 Stalking 2.50lb - 2pcBridges the gap between dedicated stalking rods and shorter conventional lightweight carp rods. It is a truly versatile rod and particularly useful for roving anglers who fi nd themselves fi shing a wide variety of swims.

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9' / 2.74 2.50 7.40 / 210 69.99

10' / 3.05 2.50 9.17 / 260 79.99

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LANDING NETS

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S-Plus Net

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107 / 42 59.99

Landing Net Stink Bag

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OUTKAST PLUS 42" NETThe net features carbon arms and handle which match the rods. The net has a tough reinforced glass fi lled nylon spreader block and a medium depth green mesh with net clip and ring for easy manoeuvring. Rubber shrink wrap handles with matching end cap.

NEW S-PLUS 42" LANDING NETA strong and robust net, built to take the harshest of treatment. The sleek matt black carbon pole has a comfortable shrink rubber handle, and the carbon net arms are tipped to show they are fully inserted. The handle also has a stainless housing for the removable spreader block and an anodised aluminium end cap. Mesh incorporates a retaining loop that releases the mesh when a fi sh is netted.

LANDING NET STINK BAGThe draw string top prevents water and odours escaping. Comfortably accepts nets with 42" arms.

SPREADER BLOCKCAD designed replacement Spreader Block, manufactured from tough glass reinforced nylon. Designed for use with most standard landing nets; features rubber 'O' ring for alignment, and Isotope slot.

Both Chub landing nets offer great value for money combined with top quality, robust

components to ensure they are up to the job.

The Stink bag is a great way to transport wet nets.

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2 Man 1.45 / 4.76 3.00 / 9.8 2.80 / 9.18 10.00 / 22.00 349.99

VIZOR BIVVY Manufactured from Climatex high performance fabric

10,000mm Hydrostatic Head Unique Back Draft Ventilation System Full front set of clear window panels included Full zip-on/off mozi panel in rip stop' mesh Completely removable door system Supplied with in-line bivvy tension bars with double

locking screws Heavy duty groundsheet with elasticated pegging system Full set of heavy duty T-pegs included One and two man option Enlarged Storm Peak for wider protection

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VIZOR EXTREME CANOPY Manufactured from Climatex high performance

fabric with a 10,000mm Hydrostatic Head Unique Back Draft Ventilation System Full front set of clear window panels included Full zip-on/off mozi panel in rip stop mesh Supplied with crescent porch groundsheet and a full

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SUPER CYFISH BIVVYA front peaked bivvy which provides exceptional protection. The design incorporates a rear backdraft panel which allows the user to regulate the fl ow of air through the bivvy for fl exibility in all conditions.

Removable zip-off mozzie and standard front panels Heavy duty groundsheet Three way door system Tension bars, T-pegs and carry bag all supplied as

standard Unique Back Draft Ventilation System Clear window Supplied with overwrap

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2 Man 1.75 / 5.74 3.40 / 11.15 3.05 / 10.01 21.5 / 47.3 379.99

SUPER CYFISH DOMEA peaked and twin skinned version of the Super Cyfi sh Bivvy. The inner mesh capsule with built in groundsheet helps to avoid condensation. The inner is also removable for summer use making the Dome an all season bivvy.

Rear ventilation panel for control of air ow in warm conditions. New style removable front panel with mozi side and door windows Three way door system with removable clear window. Supplied complete with tension bars, T-pegs and zipped carry bag Unique Back Draft Ventilation System

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TRI-BRIDThe rear features a Back DraftTM panel for improved ventilationTri-Brid BivvySize Height (m/ft) Width (m/ft) Depth (m/ft) Weight (kg/lb) RRP1 Man 1.30 / 4.27 2.50 / 8.20 2.40 / 7.87 10 / 22 149.99

Bivvy Table

Width (in/cm) Height (in/cm) Depth (in/cm) Weight (kg/lb) RRP

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Tri-Brid Bivvy Overwrap

Size Weight RRP

1 Man 1kg 69.99

TRI-BRID BIVVYThe design and shape of this bivvy gives full coverage for the largest of bedchairs. Featuring a three pole, two break system the bivvy is easy to fi t into most quiver systems or rod holdalls.

Removable front panel with mozi windows Complete with tension bars, lightweight groundsheet,

T-pegs and carry bag Unique Back Draft Ventilation System

TRI-BRID BIVVY OVERWRAPA simple to use open fronted overwrap designed for extra protection and to help avoid condensation.

BIVVY TABLEThe table is fi tted with individually adjustable anti-twist legs, each with their own locking mechanism giving excellent stability even when fully extended.

BIVVY MATUse in the porch area to keep dirty footwear or wet clothing on. Includes pegging points. Can also be used as a splash mat.

Bivvy Mat

Size (cm) Weight (kg) RRP

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BIVVY

Think about your the placement

of your bivvy. You need to be

protected from the elements, but it

is vital that you can see the water

so you can spot fi sh activity and

get to your rods effi ciently.

Make sure the your bedchair is

positioned so you can easily see

the swim out of the door.

Place bags, carryalls and holdalls

that are not going to be accessed

regularly either under your

bedchair or at the back of your

bivvy.

Place items that you use all of the

time like cooking equipment, bait

and rig accessories in an easily

accessible place.

Always organise your bivvy in the

same way. This makes it easier to

move around, especially when its

dark, and much easier to get to

your rods when you get a run.

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GETTING IT RIGHT

EDITORIAL / ED BETTERIDGE

ORGANISATION

For those who know me, it may well put a smile on your face to read that I am writing a piece on bivvy organisation. Its fair to say that in the past I havent been the most organised and Im still a

bit messy nowadays, but I have learnt the importance of keeping everything together. Whether it is for a quick pack up and move, which is often important to get onto the fi sh, or just so I can fi nd items easily, organisation has become more important recently.

CHOOSE A BIVVY THAT SUITS YOUA good place to start with bivvy organisation is the bivvy itself. I love the Chub Tri-Brid; it is very light making it easy to transport, quick to set up and it has a lot more room inside than is fi rst apparent.

POSITION YOUR BIVVY CORRECTLYI always try to position my bivvy at an angle to keep the elements out, but also so that I can see the rods and as much of the water in front of the swim as possible, whether that is from lying in my Cloud 9 Bag or sitting on the middle of the bedchair if a fi sh shows then I want to be in the best position to see it. This is where the zip open front is very useful because it allows a good panoramic view of the swim and I always leave it partially zipped in at the bottom so I can quickly close it if the weather turns.

INSIDE YOUR BIVVYInside the bivvy I always have my kit arranged in the same way. This is important because over time you get use to where everything is and it makes moving around less hazardous. I have my bedchair positioned long ways. Behind the bed I use the bivvy bag instead of a ground sheet which keeps my rucksack and any spare clothes off the fl oor and prevents them from getting damp.

I also make sure that all my kit is packed away in the right compartments of the bag so I can locate them quickly. I use my bait bucket as a bivvy table to hold my radio, receiver, phone etc. I slide my rod holdall under the foot of the bed and position the top outwards so I can easily slide my throwing stick or fl oatation sling out if I need them. In front of the bed I keep my waders near the rod holdall and folded in such a way that I can step into them quickly whilst playing a fi sh. Most importantly I have the stove and my tea making kit all to hand. This allows me to light the burner and put the kettle on without moving from the bed which is invaluable on cold mornings! I use a Rigger Bait Bag for my bait and food as I like to keep my boilies frozen for as long as possible and this helps to chill the milk, bacon etc to give them a longer life on the bank. One of the side pouches is used as intended for the bait tubs, but the other I have adapted to hold my cooking and tea making utensils. Finally I always hang my headtorch off the locking nut on the Cloud 9 Bedchair so it is always to hand and I can grab it if I get a bite in the night.

Ed Betteridge, by his own admission, was far from perfect when it came to organising his bivvy, so who better to ask for advice than a reformed character!

Most importantly I have

the stove and my tea

making kit all to hand.

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1 Man 1.35 / 4.42 2.80 / 9.84 3.00 / 9.84 8.00 / 17.63 149.99

S-Plus Max Overwrap


1 Man 1.30 / 4.27 2.90 / 9.51 2.40 / 7.87 2.40 / 5.29 99.99

S-PLUS MAX BIVVYWith its extended hood, storm side panels and rigid frame the S-Plus Max provides maximum all-round protection from the elements. It features a three way door system which offers many options, and is fi tted with a clear vision panel, mozi window and cover.

5000mm Hydrostatic head waterproof cover Rigid 5 section 16mm 6061 aluminium poles Ultra stable in-line frame support Shock-corded pegging points Detachable lightweight groundsheet Supplied with T-pegs and carry bag In-line bivvy tension bars Completely removable three way door system Tension strap Carry bag

S-PLUS MAX OVERWRAPThe S-Plus Max Overwrap will enable the bivvy to convert to a twin skin system for all season protection and added warmth during colder conditions. When pegged down correctly the Overwrap will withstand the worst of the weather and help to avoid condensation.

5000mm Hydrostatic head high performance waterproof cover

Roll up door with clear window Roll back side panels which can be clipped back for

increased visibility and ventilation Shock corded pegging points Supplied with T-pegs and carry bag

BIVVIES & SHELTERS

When pegged down correctly the S-Plus Max Overwrap will withstand the worst of the weather and help avoid condensation

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S-PLUS BIVVYThe S-Plus is very versatile and can be used as a full bivvy system with the front panel zipped in as well as an open fronted shelter for day sessions or summer overnighters. The removable front panel has a clear window and the main body has extended storm side panels which can be rolled back for added vision and ventilation.

5000mm Hydrostatic head 210D Cover 16mm 6061 Aluminium poles and

Frame support bars. Shock corded pegging points Tension strap Detachable lightweight groundsheet

S-Plus Bivvy


1 Man 1.30 / 4.27 2.90 / 9.51 2.30 / 7.54 4.80 / 10.56 119.99

S-Plus Shelter


1 Man 1.30 / 4.27 2.90 / 9.51 1.50 / 4.92 3.60 / 7.92 99.99

S-Plus Overwrap


1 Man 1.30 / 4.27 2.90 / 9.51 2.30 / 7.54 2.30 / 5.10 84.99

S-PLUS SHELTERThe S-Plus Shelter is quick and easy to erect and comes complete with tension bars for added stability in strong winds. Fully supplied with inner skirts, lightweight detachable groundsheet, shock corded pegging points and T-pegs.

5000mm Hydrostatic head 210D Cover 16mm 6061 Aluminium poles and

Frame support bars. Shock corded pegging points Tension strap Detachable lightweight groundsheet

BIVVIES & SHELTERS

S-PLUS OVERWRAPHigh performance waterproof cover. Can be used with both S-Plus Bivvy and Shelter, to convert to a twin skin system for added warmth and all season protection. 5000mm Hydrostatic head Roll up door with clear window Side panels can be clipped back for increased

visibility and ventilation Shock corded pegging points Supplied with T-pegs and carry bag

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UMBRELLAS / ACCESSORIES

OVAL UMBRELLAS - 55" & 60"Designed for the short session angler the Chub Oval Umbrellas are neat, compact and ideal for quick overnighters. Fully supplied with Velcro rod holders, 4 fi tted Storm caps, 2 x 26" Storm poles, lightweight groundsheet plus a full set of T-pegs and carry bag. Available in two sizes: 55" and 60"

ALLOY BIVVY TENSION BARSAdditional tension bars that can be used with most one and two man bivvies in the market.

SCREW STORMPOLES (STEEL)

LEVER-LOCK STORM POLES(ALUMINIUM)

20 Peg Pack

Length (cm/in) RRP

22.5 / 8.8 22.99

Screw Storm Poles

Length (cm/in) RRP

66 / 26 9.99

91 / 36 10.99

121 / 48 11.99

Bivvy Tension Bars (3 per pack)

Length (cm/in) RRP

78 /30, 89 / 35, 85 / 33 14.99

Lever-Lock Poles

Length (cm/in) RRP

61 / 24 10.99

91 / 36 11.99

121 / 48 12.99

Oval Umbrellas

Dimensions (cm/in) Weight (kg/lb) RRP

140 / 55 4.50 / 9.90 79.99

152 / 60 4.80 / 10.50 84.99

20 PEG PACK

The solid screw points allow the poles easy penetration into the ground, ensuring a really rigid and stable set-up. Fitted with double torque thumbscrews for positive locking and height adjustment

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BAIT

In a carp world full of the latest gizmos and next fancy

thing, bait tactician Mark Holmes thinks

some anglers are missing the secret ingredientquite

literally.

Many years ago in the 70s, when I fi rst realised I had been born a carp angler, understanding how carp responded to bait was of vital importance. Fast forward

to today with the advances in rods, reels, bedchairs, bivvies and everything and that understanding seems to have been devalued somewhat.Of course there are now so many bait companies out there taking care of carp anglers needs I accept things have changed and for the better. However, it is so important for anglers to try and understand what they want in a bait.

WHAT DO YOU WANT IT TO DO?Ask yourself what do you want your bait to do? How do you want it to react? Do you want to remove the need to make regular bait decisions? The last question may seem strange but if you have total confi dence in your bait, then it allows you to concentrate on the other important pieces in the carp jigsaw such as location, watercraft and rig technology. Although I do understand this stance, it isnt for me. Why? Simple... the environment a carp lives in changes with the seasons. Weather conditions and other natural phenomena such as insect hatches and fry proliferation will all change what I want my bait to do. It would be asking a lot of a bait to remain attractive all year round with so many different variables. Clear evidence of this is that catch rates can be so seasonal. I am convinced the bite indicators rise because the jigsaw pieces all fall into place.

EDITORIAL / MARK HOLM

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A simple way of putting a

heap load of amino acid

attraction around your

hookbait. A real

sh magnet.

Rehydrate air dried

boilies with liquid attractors

The three main natural baits. Bloodworm, snails and Gammurus.

However, when times are slow and the conditions are against you, that is when bait understanding can help to winkle out one of the big fi sh. My number one piece of advice is to try and keep a clear assessment of what a carp needs from bait. I wont turn this into a science lesson but did you know a carp needs 11 amino acids that do not exist within its natural DNA structure? Just think... if we could only fi sh using amino acids as bait! Unfortunately this isnt possible because most exist within various substances that when boiled kill the chemical attractors we need. The carp has to fi nd the amino acids from the lake, and that is one of the greatest opportunities for us as anglers.

LOOK AT THE OPTIONSGroundbaits, method balls, paste wraps and softer boilies are all ways of trying to fi nd the right solution. There are so many things you can add to these that will pull carp to the hook bait and give you a far greater chance of catching. Remember though that attraction is governed by water temperatures, PH levels and all kinds of natural occurrences such as silt disturbance, algal blooms, etc.Try soaking your hook baits in amino rich liquids. I fi nd that air-drying my baits and then rehydrating them with liquid attractors is a great way of boosting their appeal.

THE FORGOTTEN SUBJECTAlternatively you can add attraction by creating your own bait dips with the use of glycerine. Above all try and keep away from fi sh oils if you want to use the same bait all year round. What is great in the summer can be a disaster in the winter. Try baits that substitute nut oils for fi sh types during the winter, because the latter coagulate at far lower water temperatures.Trust me, if you start to think about your bait the permutations are endless and you will increase you catches. As I always say... dare to be different and you will reap the rewards.

A paste wrap improves

avour

leakage.

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CLOUD 9 JUMBO BEDCHAIRS

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Cloud 9 Jumbo Bedchairs

Size Weight (kg/lb) Length (cm/in) Width (cm/in) RRP

3 Leg 10.30 / 22.66 210 / 82.6 98 / 38.5 219.99

4 Leg 10.1 / 22.22 210 / 85.6 98 / 38.5 229.99

Cloud 9 Bedchairs


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Adjustable leg lock mechanism and swivelling mudfeet

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X-Tra Comfy Bedchair


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Chair Mate

Weight (kg/oz) Height (cm/in) Depth (cm/in) Width (cm/in) RRP

2.70 / 95.20 52 / 20.4 57 / 22.4 46 / 18.11 21.99

Classic Bedchair


3 Leg 10.50 / 23.10 210 / 82.6 81 / 31.88 89.99

X-TRA COMFY BEDCHAIRThis bedchair is manufactured from lightweight, hi-tensile coated steel and features a hard wearing, well padded and removable fl eece cover which is fully skirted for total comfort.

R emovable fl eece covered mattress S wivelling mudfeet

CLASSIC BEDCHAIRThis bedchair features a well padded cover which is hard wearing and comfortable. Its elastically sprung and fi tted with an easy clean mud protector at the foot.

CHAIR MATEA simple and easy to use accessory which will help eliminate bedchair back. Just place across bedchair and secure in place by the straps.

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Cloud 9 sleeping bags are

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CLOUD 93 SEASON SLEEPING BAG 100% Nylon outer Full green nylon lining Quick Release Buckles to secure the bag to the

bedchair Bedchair attachment hoods top and bottom Quick release heavy duty zips Mobile phone / accessory pocket Nylon stuff sack

CLOUD 95 SEASON SLEEPING BAGThe Jumbo is an extra wide sleeping bag designed to fi t the widest of bedchairs. It has a zipped accessory pocket within easy reach, great for storing keys, receiver, mobile phones or MP3.

100% Peachskin cover Waterproof and breathable Full 5 season green fl eece lining Secure clip and strap system Bedchair attachments top & bottom Quick release heavy duty zips Nylon compression sack

Cloud 9 5 Season

Description Dimensions (cm/in) Weight (kg/lbs) RRP

5 Season 227 x 94 / 85 x 37 4.5 / 9.9 84.99

5 Season Jumbo 227 x 104 / 85 x 41 4.7 / 10.34 99.99

Cloud 9 3 Season

Description Dimensions (cm/in) Weight (kg/lbs) RRP

3 Season 225 x 90 / 88.5 x 35.5 3.3 / 7.26lbs 59.99

3 Season Jumbo 225 x 100 / 88.5 x 39.5 3.8 / 8.36lbs 69.99

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The ultimate in bankside EDITORIAL / M

ATT EATON

THE

1. The components required to tie your own Chod rigs. Purpose designed Chod hooks, large rig rings, stiff nylon and size 11 ring swivels.

2. Although the rig is less than three inches long youll need eight inches of hook link to construct it otherwise youll nd tying the knots awkward.

3. Tie on your hook with a knotless knot ensuring that the lament exits through the front of the eye. Leave a tag end of around an inch.

4. Place a rig ring onto the tag end. Mine have a diameter of 3.7mm as free movement could be compromised if too small a ring is used.

5. Thread this tag end through the back of the hooks eye to exit at the front. Cutting the tag end at an angle to form a point will make this easier.

6. Trim the tag end leaving about 8mm. 7. Use a lighter to lightly blob the tag end. Take care not to burn either yourself or the hook link.

8. Pull back to form your D. The blob will prevent the tag end pulling back through the eye.

9. Fold the link 9mm longer than you want the nished rig to be and slide on the small eye of the ring swivel.

10. Tie on the ring swivel with a single overhand loop. The breaking strain of chod laments are very understated so this knot has easily enough strength.

11. Trim the tag end leaving around 3mm.12. Shape the rig to form a smooth, 90 curve. Rubbing the material with your thumb will make it more workable.

13. To keep your hook in the prone position, ensuring consistent hooking, it is essential that everything sits straight in the vertical plane.

14. Your chod rig is now ready to go.

Popular, effective and versatile the

Chod rig certainly deserves a place in

most carp anglers armoury. Matt Eaton

explains more.

CHOD RIG

Over the past couple of seasons Chod has been responsible for at least three-quarters of my captures and has become my default rig when approaching a new water. There is little doubt that the Chod is a big fi sh rig and is most suited

to targeting large carp. Buying them ready made is convenient, but offers you no control over the components, knots and dimensions of what you cast out. The Chod rig requires few items, is relatively simple to tie and constructing your own will, in the long term, be kinder on the pocket. Owing to being very short it can be a little fi ddly to tie but, with minimal practice, becomes a lot easier.

SCAN FORVIDEO:

CHOD FISHINGTIPS

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EDITORIAL / DAVE MOORE

Once in every anglers l

ife

time an opportunity pres

ents

itself to fish for, or ev

en

catch a fish that both i

nspires

and motivates. Back in 20

07

such an opportunity gav

e Dave

Moore the chance to cat

ch his

ultimate UK big carp.

Every angler will have their own opinion as to what constitutes the ultimate carp. Its an important part of carp fi shing because we shouldnt impose our views on anyone,

because fi shing is a pure hedonistic pursuit and every angler should be able to enjoy their fi shing without judgement or prejudice. So why did I think this was my ultimate carp? This fi sh is very special for quite a few reasons. Firstly, it was big, over 50lb. Secondly, unlike most big carp in the UK, it wasnt a stocked fi sh. This fi sh had been born and bred in the lake where it lived. Most of the big carp in the UK can generally be traced back to an original stocking, old maybe, but still fi sh that started life in a fi sh farm. This fi sh was a true 50 pounder, its weight only fl uctuating slightly over a full season, probably due to it being male. The majority of 50lb plus fi sh caught in the UK are generally down to the amount of spawn that they are carrying, and I have known some fi sh to vary in weight by as much as 15lb over a year.

THE ULTIMATE

CARP

SCAN FORVIDEO:

ESSENTIAL ITEMS

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CLASSIC CHAIRA compact, light chair with adjustable legs. Designed to keep you mobile when following the fi sh...

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EDITORIAL / DAVE MOORE

THE ULTIMATE

CARPCATCHING THE IMPOSSIBLETo this day the fi sh doesnt like to be caught! It usually only comes out about once every two years but can disappear for anything up to fi ve years at a time. Not an easy fi sh to catch considering the lake size and angling pressure that the venue receives. I know some anglers who have tried to catch it for more than ten years yet have still failed. Why? I cant answer that, but it certainly isnt down to a lack of skill or perseverance. Despite the challenge it brings, the fi shs most redeeming feature is its appearance; ideal proportions and a scale pattern that can only be described as carp perfection. With all these points considered you can understand why I really wanted to catch this fi sh.

CAMPAIGN OF DOMINATIONI started my campaign with no expense spared. My basic plan was to bait heavily and fi sh as often as possible. I knew if I could introduce enough of my chosen bait it wouldnt be long before it dominated the lake. Im pleased to say it worked, not only because it gave me the target fi sh, but because the whole combination probably cost more than 20 per kilo! My fi rst session in that spring of 2007 produced fi sh to over 40lb, which was a great surprise, and over the next six weeks I caught over 50 fi sh including a good number of 30s. I knew it was only a matter of time before the big fi sh picked up my bait, my confi dence was that high.

MY DATE WITH DESTINYOn the day it happened I bizarrely decided to go for a day session, completely out of the blue. Why? Because something inside told me I just had to be there. Even then I didnt make the decision lightly because the venue was 125 miles from home! I arrived at the lake around 9.00am and due to swim choice, which happened to be straight out of the back of the truck, I was fi shing comfortably by 9.15am. I made three carefully placed casts considering previous observations Id made since Id started the campaign. At 10.30am I landed a 25lb fi sh and despite the result I knew that before the day was through I would catch my dream. At about 3.15pm I was brought back to the real world with a screaming take and as soon as I connected with the fi sh I knew instantly it was the one I wanted, its strength was just incredible. Eventually, after a very diffi cult battle, I landed the fi sh one swim further down the lake having had to jump-in and wade down the margin to prevent it getting in the snags to my left. When it went into the net I let out a cry of pure joy! The fi sh was everything and more that I could ever have imagined. That fact that it pushed the scales to 53lb 12oz was just a bonus. I know Ill never catch another fi sh like it, and to be honest I dont want to. This is my ultimate carp.

Dave playing the big linear

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VANTAGELUGGAGEModern carp fishing demands the very

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VANTAGEVANTAGEVANTAGEVANTAGEVANTAGEVANTAGEVANTAGEVANTAGEVANTAGEVANTAGEVANTAGEVANTAGEVANTAGEVANTAGEA universal rod sleeve that can be set up quickly and simply to accept 12, 126 or 13ft rods. The zip runs up the back of the sleeve to prevent line damage and the reel expansion panel accommodates all big pit reels. Fully

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The fi rst truly universal Spod and Marker rod carrying system. Using our unique expansion design, the sleeve can be quickly set to accept two rods upto 13ft. The sleeve is particularly suited for use with the Vantage System Sleeves making it easy to include or remove your spod and marker kit for different venues.

A quality padded length rod sleeve for anglers that prefer this type of design. Sized to accept 12, 126 or 13 rods with 50mm ringing patterns and the largest big pit reels. It has a zipped back entry to prevent line damage and a neat drawstring closure for quick and easy access.

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Large enough to accept most quiver compatible shelters

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VANTAGE CARRYALLSCarryalls designed for the needs of modern anglers. The pocket arrangement has been designed to maximise internal space with the exterior pockets all compatible with our range of accessory boxes.

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EDITORIAL / RICHARD CHAPMAN

SHORT SESSIONS

Carp fi shing is a strange endeavour and it is one of the few things in life where time can play as big a part as skill. You could be the worst angler in the world but as long as you have a bait in

the water the chances are a carp will eventually come along and hang itself. Therefore, if you are on limited time, which Im sure most of you are with work and other real life commitments demanding your attention, you are already at a disadvantage. But wait! Before you go and sell all your gear and buy some golf clubs there are still plenty of opportunities to catch.I always feel that mindset plays a big part. A lot of anglers look at me like Im mad turning up to a lake just before dark, knowing that I have got to be away for work in the morning. You should never feel that a session is too short, even nicking a few hours could be enough to get you that one bite to turn your season around.

BE PREPAREDThe actual fi shing itself should really start at home - preparation is vital. Sending a few texts or checking on Facebook to see if anything is getting caught can give you a real head start. Couple this with keeping a

check on the weather and you can begin to build a picture of where the fi sh might be. Dont get me

If you have limited fishing time short

sessions are a fact of life. But with a

bit of effort, thought and preparatio

n

you can make them work for you as

Richard Chapman reveals.

wrong, Im not suggesting you should jump straight into a swim just because a couple of fi sh came out the day before, but it gives you something to start on. Perhaps they were caught on a new wind and are likely to be backing off it by the time you arrive? There might have been a lot of pressure in the area. Did a lot of bait go in? These are just a few of the thoughts that will ultimately affect the choices you make before and during your session. As useful as this effort can be, nothing beats actually seeing the water with your own eyes and time spent doing a lap of the lake to see where the fi sh are will seldom be time wasted. Make sure any rigs you are likely to use are ready to go and the rods are set up. Try to keep all the essentials such as rig wallets, alarms

and bank sticks easily accessible so once youve chosen your swim you can be fi shing as

quickly as possible.

Result! Short sessions can be productive if you put the work in.

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Preperation is always worth the effort. Finding out how your water is shing before you g

o will help

with correct swim choice.

Try to walk around the water before

you make your swim choice and ask other anglers where s

h have been

showing. Dont drop into the rst

available swim.

Make sure your gear is ready to sh. Rods made-up, rig

s tied and

bait prepared will get you shing

quickly.

Take the essential gear you need,

but dont cut down so much that

you wont be comfortable. For an

overnight session a bedchair,

sleeping bag, full shelter and food

and drink is a must.

Try not to make a large disturbance

when feeding or placing your rig. Short sessions dont require extensive leading, hug

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bait and repeated casting.

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GETTING IT RIGHT

DONT COMPROMISE ON THE ESSENTIALSIf youre fi shing short sessions try to keep your gear as compact as possible

without compromising on the essentials, especially if fi shing quick nights when you might need to be at work the next morning. Youll do yourself no favours by ditching the bed chair and sleeping on the unhooking mat or anything silly like that! Personally I always use a barrow to get my kit to the water. I leave my sleeping bag on my bed chair and this goes on the base of the barrow. Sitting across the barrow handles is a carp cradle this great unhooking mat also acts as a makeshift barrow bag for any of my bulky stuff such as winter clothing and waders. Nearly all of my other gear fi ts inside a large Chub carryall - rig b

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Chub 2013 catalogue