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| Nash Tackles Very Own Nick Burrage an Incredibly Acknowledged Angler! |
Questions and Answers!
So the last interview situation I did was with another Nash Consultant, Julian Cundiff which can also be found on the same page, it was a real big hit and rolled in the reviews, here it is something i have wanted to publicize on Facebook and Twitter but i held back the excitement, here it is, this isn't just for the benefit of myself but yourself too, i hope you can pick up some tips and transfer them into your own fishing, Enjoy!
Q. I have seen you on the Nash DVDs, How do you get the
most out of your fishing when your on the bank?
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| Immaculate Presentation on the Lake Bed. |
A. By being stealthy, keeping my eyes wide open and most of all by being
sensible in how I bait up! I suppose thinking and taking on board the weather,
along with other factors that may upset the carps feeding habits.
Q. What is you all time favourite rig(s) that you have
caught on and what situations have they proved better than other rigs?
A. I do favour a supple Blow-back rig, with a supple braid it will sit on
any lake bed I care to fish on. But where this really comes into its own is in
Silt, even if the lead drops into the silt 3 inches; my hook bait will still
sit correct!
Q. Each angler has their own favourite pattern of hook,
which is your favourite and how did that decision come about?
A. Nash Fang X in a size 6, that’s the hook for me. After many years of
trial and error with hooks, I soon found a curve shank style hooks, fish
holding properties, were well above most patterns on the market. And proof of
this is that while on the Fang X I have never lost a carp to a hook pull; let
me touch some wood quick!!
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| Supple Rig As Explained Above. |
Q. Most of my fishing is more successful during the
summer, as the winter is now looming how do you recommend people approach their
venues during the winter to still bank fish?
A. Well to start with on this one, they need to cut right down on their
baiting up. I find a good way to keep bites coming is to feed no more than 10
baits when you leave and almost just fish stringers or bags when I’m down fishing
again; then bait again when I leave, (fishing the same peg) This will work best
on quiet lakes/syndicate waters, as a day ticket you never know who’s been down
really. You will always have an option of using a single fruity or spicy pop-up
cast at showing fish too. But keep the bait very light and I work on a fish may
eat only 2 baits a day; don’t forget to use proper winter boilies, this has
more bird food and less oils… It will attract the carp twice as well in the
end!
Q. What are your favourite components that you use on
every session you go fishing? What sort of spots do you use them on?
A.
Rig
components Mmmm? Fang X hooks size 6,
Missing link 20lb, a 2mm rig ring and a little Cling-on putty to help it down…
jobs a good UN! I also like using our Nash lead clips, as you know I have spent
far too long fishing in Silt, the clips act as a silt break and stop the lead
pulling in too far. Along with a flat pear lead and a Diffusion leader, that’s
my set up for 90% of my carp angling. Very simple, but catches me lots of carp;
so with my supple hook link and maybe a back lead that’s my favourite set-up!
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Q. Usually some anglers just turn up at a lake and make a
bee line for a swim nearest the car park or where ever is easiest to get to,
what simple steps do you take when you arrive at a lake to ensure you make the
most of the time that you have on the lake?
A. Unless its winter and I have a baiting plan going, I never pick a peg
before I get to the lake. OK sometimes I will think if there is a big S/W wind
blowing, the carp will be in X peg! But
as a rule I get down to the lake and have a good luck, if I still haven’t seen
anything I go on a bit f gut feeling/watercraft of where I would be in the lake
if I was a carp. Taking into account of the angling pressure, weather/wind/sun
or even where the hot peg might be. A Bit like if a hot peg has been fished
hard, I would go in a quiet area maybe on the back of the wind; just trying to
catch my own fish.
Q. Is there any lake or fish you would happily go back to
or catch again and why?
A. Every lake I choose to fish I would go back to, I would need a 20 year
gap though before going back; as I do try my best to catch most of the carp
when I’m first there fishing!!
Q. How often do you get on the bank and do you usually do
nights rather than days or do you get out on the bank when ever you can?
A. Time has been tight this year, and yeah I do nights never really just
days. I do try and get out as much as I can, but with my family and other
commitments sometimes it can be hard.
Q. Pick a method from - Solid Bags, Bottom Baits, Zigs or
Chod Rigs.. Suggest why this is a good tactic and how people can make the most
of their session using this tactic.
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| Nash Black Squid, A Favored Bait for Nick! |
A. Bottom baits because the method can be used everywhere, from margins to
baited areas. Even in the summer my bottom baits will fish the top 2 feet of
water where the carp are swimming… two feet of water around the margins!! Find
where the fish are and place the hook baits quietly, I’m a bit old school and
it looks more natural to me.
Q. I am personally quite a basic angler, I keep things
simple, some anglers say that staying basic is the best way to put fish on the
bank, do you think this is true and using complicated rigs overcomplicates
fishing itself?
A. As you can see from my approach, I’m also a simple angler in my approach;
even if everything is well thought out else where.
I try and put thought where it’s needed
really!
Q. What 3 items of tackle would you never go fishing
without?
A. 2oz flat pear leads, supple braid, Fang X hooks.
Well as long as I had my Bedchair, cooker and frying pan! Lol!
Q. How long have you been angling and how long did it take
to put the building blocks in place to get to where you are now in the angling
world?
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A. I’ve been angling for around 36 years, and to be honest… I’ve loved
every day on the bank! Every day spent on the river or pool, has helped me get
to be the lucky angler I am today. From feeding Roach to baggin Barbel or
stalking Carp in the early days, it all has given a small piece that been added
to my watercraft skills, that in turn helps me today.
Q. People within angling have there pet hates, what is
your biggest pet hates in fishing and how did it become apparent?
A. One of my pet hates is, when some try to catch a carp at any cost;
Whether it’s at the expense of the other anglers, or at the expense of the
carps well being.
At the end of the day we do it for fun!!
Q. I love float and feeder fishing for big Roach as well
as carp fishing, is there any other species that you like angling for and what
particular lakes or rivers do you fish for them on?
A. I have spent all my life living in Bridgnorth on the River Severn, all
of my childhood I was seen on the river bank catching all sorts really. These
days I only fish for Carp as my time is limited, but there will soon come a day
when I will make the river carp jump a little; after spending a long time
fishing river I’m hoping it will be as fun as the lakes.
Q. Nash tackle development has come some way over the past
few years, what is your favourite item of tackle, luggage or bait that you have
got your hands on and would you recommend it to carp anglers?
A. Nash
tackle?? Well everything has its good points but if I had to narrow it down, I
would say the new NR rods 3lb test, Fang X hooks and the Monster Squid… Each
one of these items is a joy to use and helped me bag no end of carp over the
past couple of seasons. The Monster Squid should be tried by everyone!
Cheers
Nick Burrage. (Nash)
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