Another Not So Common, Common!

…Jeff Maskell with another very unusual common Earlier today, Jeff nailed a twenty that I’m sure he’ll never forget, and without doubt will always be able to instantly recognise should he recapture this rare fish. I’ve seen a few odd lookers in my time… and a few strange fish too! But I’ve never had a common with its pelvic fins completely missing, and clearly absent by some genetic deformity, not an accident of... [Read More...]

The Twenties Keep Coming For Jeff

The Tourist Boilie recipe continues to attract more twenties… Yesterday (21st April 2010) Jeff nailed yet another mint twenty from his local lake.  Which I would like to point out is far from easy, in fact this particular water has a reputation for being extremely difficult.  So a carp of any size is a significant result; and twenty is totally awesome. Six years ago when I first heard of this lake from a local, I was told “there are... [Read More...]