It looks like Spanish fishing tackle manufacturer, Grauvell plans to add dedicated Rock Fishing rods to its extensive range – including one LRF model.
Image
Fishing with Andy Ford
Dan and I had the pleasure of fishing with Andy Ford today, on my local stretch of the Kennet and Avon. You may know Andy as the enthusiastic, roving reporter from ‘Tight Lines’ on Sky Sports. Even if you don’t subscribe to Sky you can still watch Andy’s excellent features online. They cover literally all facets and disciplines of our sport – yes, even LRF! In fact, Andy has just launched a new website where he plans to catalogue all the excellent footage he has captured over the years. You can find it here – https://stourfisher.wordpress.com/ – check it out!
Vanfook Minnow Expert Hooks
Don’t like twin assist hooks on your jigs? Then Vanfook also do these tasty little singles. With their large eye, these small hooks will sit nicely below an LRF sized metal jig. Next time you need to pimp up your jigs, check out these Vanfook ME-31BL Minnow Expert Hooks
Vanfook Twin Dancer Assist Hooks
I’ve become almost addicted to fishing small metal jigs this year. I’ve learned that swapping average hooks (especially treble hooks) for top quality assist hooks can make a world of difference to hook-up rates
Shallow Spools from Shimano
It was good to see that Shimano has finally started designing spinning reels for the UK market with shallow spools for use with ultra thin braided lines – even if they haven’t yet released smaller models suitable for light rock fishing.
Berkley Nanofil in New Colours
Berkley Nanofil is now available in 3 colours. In addition to the White Mist, you can now get Lime Green and Dark Green variants. Have seen mixed feedback on Nanofil as an LRF line but it’s certainly an affordable, thin line with low stretch and great sensitivity.
Vanfook Worm 35B Flat Offset Hooks
Liked the look of these fine offset hooks on the Lure Heaven UK stand today – the Vanfook Worm 35B Flat offset hook. Nice sized gape for fishing LRF sized worm baits like the new XL Marukyu Isome. Springy enough to ping out of snags if you do lock up. Small sizes available. Vanfook is fast becoming a favourite of mine. Nice range. Hopefully get more pics on here tomorrow.
Lynx Knotless Technology
The knotless technology demonstration on the Lynx stand was really impressive but alas, it currently has limitations in terms of the lightness of line that can be used – so it looks like it won’t come to LRF for now :0(