Craig
Craig uses cheaper fishing get and often second hand equpipment. He feels confident that it’s about the skill and tactics of the angler rather than the cost of his rod.
Year Of Birth:
1975
Married:
Yes
Kids:
Two daughters and a son
Resides:
Ipswich
Craigs Rods
Sonik | Xtractor 9ft 3.5 lb tc
Simple to use and easy to pack away. The shorter rods he prefers as it’s rare he needs a very long cast.
These are good, great for the price and simple.
Craigs Reels
Fox | EOS 10000 Reels (Second Hand)
Craig uses FOX EOS 10000 Carp Reels. These work well enough for carp or catfish.
He says they simply do all he needs too.
Craigs Hooks
Price Range| Varies
Craig basically use any shop bought hair rigs. They are cheap, good and they save him time he says.
Hey, at some stage he may learn how to tie a hair rig but it’s not looking likely.Â
Craigs Bite Alarms
Prologic | SMX (Second Hand)
Craig really like these bite alarms. They are well built, small and they seem bullet proof.
They were a second hand purchase but they have really done the business. Great features, durability and reliability.
Craigs Carp Bait Of Choice
Mainline | Essential IB
This is Craig’s go-to carp bait for the summer months as he feels it can work wonders.
It’s not so strong during the winter season but it’s almost always what I start a session with as it just delivers, time and time again.
Craigs Favourite Item
Powerbanks | I’ve got way too many!
There is nothing Craig hates more than something not having power when he needs it. So, he always make sure he has enough power to supply the lake.
He can recharge batteries on the bank, solar pannels etc, he’s got the lot when it comes to power!
Craigs Top Tactics
If you know your bait isn’t going to be slowly eaten by nusance fish. Set it up and leave it for a good few hours. Patience usually pays off.
Also – never ignore the margins, especially if it’s tough going. Â
Craigs Gallery
Craig SWP 4
Craig SWP 3
Craig SWP 2
Craig SWP
Craig PB
Craig Catfish
Breakfast Carp
Cobra Kai
Craig 4
Craig Carp 3 image
Notable Catches
Craig Catfish
Craig 23 lb
Breakfast Carp
Craig PB
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