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CONTENTS 8 AGAINST THE CLOCK Preston Innovations UK Pole Champion sets out to defend his title, starting with a qualifying match at Packington Somers Fishery where we follow his every move. 16 ANDY POWER’S DIARY More miles, more big matches and the Fisho Final figure in Andy’s month this time, but has all the travelling been worth it? 20 SHELLING PEAS Fishing paste seems to divide anglers’ opinions but there’s no arguing with how effective Lee Thornton’s way of using it for F1s is. 26 POLLY GOES TO TOWN There’s some great fishing to be had in town centres but it’s largely ignored. Mark Pollard sets out to right that wrong with a session on the Great Ouse in Bedford. 84 THE BEASTS OF BODDINGTON We join Alex Walker on a session at the Northants big-fish water as he practises for the Boddington Classic Final. 90 VETERAN’S ANGLE This is the match that our columnist John Brooks really wants to win, but can he fulfil his dream this year? 94 DYNAMITE BAITS CLINIC More of your bait-related questions answered by Dynamite Baits’ team of expert match fishing consultants. 98 GARBOLINO CLUB ANGLER OF THE YEAR: MIDLANDS QUALIFIER Who are the last few anglers to make it into this year’s final after five hours at Tunnel Barn Farm? 100 SONUBAITS VETERANS CHAMPIONSHIP It’s one of our most popular events but who took the crown this time around at Packington Somers Fishery. 102 PRESTON INNOVATIONS UK POLE CHAMPIONSHIP: QUALIFIER THREE The third and last qualifier was at big-weight venue Todber Manor to decide the line-up for the big final in September. 106 MATT’S MONTH Matt Godfrey has been busy this month, winning the National with Drennan Barnsley Blacks and taking the England U15 team to Slovenia for the World Youth Chamionships. 112 BROWNING HOTRODS How did Kye Jerrom’s Hotrods team fare in the recent Division One National on the mighty River Trent? FEEDER 34 NATURAL ATTRACTION Nick Speed leaves the commercial world behind and heads for a skimmer session at the picturesque Damflask Reservoir. 42 TARGET THE SHALLOWS Steve Ringer gives us an insight into how he approaches fishing the feeder in the shallow water of the near and far margins. 48 TINY EDGES FOR BIG RESULTS Trevor Price demonstrates how even the smallest tweaks to your setup can bring big boosts to your catches. 54 FEEDER ESSENTIALS: SHIMANO Tony Curd goes the extra mile as he tries the new Kairiki 8 braid on his distance feeder setup. POLE 58 A MATCH OF TWO HALVES – THE SECOND HALF Barston Bowl champ Phil Canning reveals the pole tactics that helped him win this prestigious and unusual match. 64 THREE-PHASE PLAN FOR TODBER SUCCESS Dan White demonstrates the pole methods he uses to catch really big weights at the prolific Todber Manor. 70 SAVE ON YOUR BAIT BILL Jim Hall has some timely advice for anglers who are fishing on a tight budget. TACKLE 76 NEW GEAR More of the latest gear and bait to hit the shelves of your local tackle shop. 79 COMPETITION: MAP Here’s your chance to win a fantastic MAP H-36 Lite seatbox worth £499.99! 80 UP CLOSE: DAIWA Tony Curd heads to carp bagging Mecca Meadowlands, to give two reels from the 20 Tournament QD range a run-out. COMPETITION WINNER JULY ISSUE Middy MX Luggage John Fenton
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