Greys Carp RSS Feed http://carp.greysfishing.com/en-gb/rss/news/ww.greysfishing.com/en-gb/products/wading/wading-boots/platinum-wading-boots/ Greys Carp RSS Feed en-gb Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:48:57 +0000 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fin - http://www.finfo.co.uk feeds@carp.greysfishing.com feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Beating the Winter Blues "As we all stare out of the window at certain times over the winter, quite often we can be depressed by what we see. I don't just mean the flyover or new train track obscuring the view! No, if you are a Carp fisherman it is usually the icy weather and the fact that there is a lid on the lakes. It is quite easy to get the winter blues and believe it isn't worth venturing out until the daffodils appear. Well that's not strictly true..."

Mark Holmes has updated his blog.

Read more from Mark.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Ireland Angling Show - February 2012 Tom and Stevie will be fly casting in the main arena at the casting pool, and will be inviting the public in to ‘try before you buy' Hardy & Greys rods including the Hardy Sintrix rods.

You will also find Stevie at the meet and greet area with angling personalities incusing TV's most famous angler John Wilson.

Alongside the casting demos, the show will feature talks, the Interactive Youth Zone, cooking demos, top fly tying demos, and free casting and fly tying lessons from APGAI-Ireland. There's something every angler and angling enthusiast.

Hardy, Greys and Chub fishing tackle will be available via the show's trade stands.

Find out more about the show on the Ireland Angling Show website. 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:00:00 +0000 Stevie Munn's South American Adventure Stevie Munn has just returned from the 4th National Fly Fishing Meeting of the Rio Grande -Tierra del Fuego, held at the Lodge: Maria Behety, where he was a special guest of the Association Riograndense Fly Fishing, sponsored by INFUETUR (Secretary of Tourism) and hosted by Mr Angle "Goma" Carrillo.

Stevie was among only two Europeans asked to give a fly casting clinic at this high profile event and was interviewed by Argentine T.V and sampled the fishing on the World famous Rio Grande River. The other was top caster Danish caster Henrik Mortensen. The show was a great success with Stevie showing fly casting with Hardy rods and reels which the local guides and anglers also tried and enjoyed. Stevie would like to thank all involved with this marvellous event and hopes he can return.

The second part of his trip Stevie stayed at The Estancia Despedida lodge, hosted by Danny Lajous and Ozzie, this is where Stevie landed his biggest ever Sea Run Brown Trout which tipped the scales just over 24lb, taken on a fly given to him by his show interpreter and now friend Jorge Luis Calvo Laubli or Tato for short.The deadly pattern was a Black & Red Articulated dressing.

Stevie tells us the Despedida Lodge is "lavish and relaxing" set in a beautiful wilderness with not only fishing on the Rio Grande but also the beautiful rivers Rio Menendez and Rio Mc Lennan. Stevie said Danny and Ozzie are the ultimate lodge hosts: "Their kind nature coupled by a rich fishing knowledge made me feel right at home. As the only owner-operated lodge on the Rio Grande, Despedida has the comforting feel of staying with your fishing family.

"Danny's son Tommy and his friend Jorge are fantastic guides with an uncanny ability to find big fish that will take. Ozzie's entertaining conversation at the dinner table ranged from Argentine history to rock, Jazz and blues music to world affairs. Chef Oscar served excellent four course meals with elements of Argentine and European cuisine that were well-matched with best Argentine wines"

Stevie definitely will be back hopefully as a guest again to the show and also Despedida Lodge have asked him to promote and host trips to this wonderful destination to U.K and Irish anglers, so anyone interested in sampling this magnificent part of the world and its great fishing contact Stevie Munn by email

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Top Tackle for Christmas Looking for the best Christmas Gift? Here is what we hope to find under our tree...

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]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Prodigy GT3 & GT5 Coming Soon... feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000 2010 Greys Fishing Catalogue Now Available

We are very pleased to announce that the 2010 Greys fishing catalogue is now available from your local Greys dealer or as a download from our website.

The one hundred and seventy seven page catalogue features all the current Greys product from the fly, spinning, coarse, predator, carp and sea ranges.

In the fly fishing section, along with stunning photography from the UK and around the world the catalogue features all the latest fly fishing products for 2010 including the three superb new fly rod ranges GS,GS2,and GRXi+ and also Greys best fishing clothing yet, the GRXi Xtreme.

In the fly rod category new rod flex explanations have been introduced which include each rod's loading point, recovery rate, the rod stop and the flex characteristics. This detailed information is designed to make it even easier to choose the correct Greys rod.

In the sea fishing section detailed descriptions complement the rod ranges giving information on casting styles, rod actions and best fishing applications. To complement the rod range the G-Mag reels are also featured along with the ever popular shore and boat rigs and Apollo luggage and clothing.

New in the Coarse category are the stunning Prodigy TX & VX rods - a superb range of Float, Barbel & Specimen rods. Another key product in the Coarse range are the highly acclaimed Klip Lok bait boxes.

Our Greys Prowla range of Predator fishing tackle has been received amazingly well by retailers and consumers alike. Featured in the catalogue are the hugely popular Platinum Bait & Jerk bait rods along with all the luggage and terminal tackle.

A further evolution in Greys rods sees the new Spod and Marker Plus rods. Built upon the success of their predecessors these rods are a must have piece of kit for any angler.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Woodford Fly Fishery on Ultimate Ulster Television Woodford Fly Fishery have appeared on the Ultimate Ulster television programme, where fishing has been voted the 9th favourite pastime.

Watch the programme.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0000 Breaking News... "To catch this fish was beyond all my expectations. I was lucky enough to land a 71lb Mirror from Etang 5 four years ago, but to return to France some years later and land a 83.4lb Common, well... I'm lost for words; this may well be the fish of my lifetime."

Some of the first pictures of Jason Green's 83lb 4oz monster. For a full write up from Jason on the capture subscribe to our monthly carp mail out, The Session today.

Watch a video of Jason's catch on our Official YouTube channel.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000 83lb 4oz for Jason! Greys and Chub Carp Academy Manager, Jason Green landed this 83lb 4oz Common called Eric's Fish whilst fishing a two week session on Rainbow Lakes in France. Caught using a Greys 13ft 3.5lb TC Rod this is the first time the fish has been caught at over 80lb.

Watch the video on our official Chub YouTube channel.

(Note, this picture is NOT of the 80lb+ fish!)

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000 "An animal of a rod" "Better than many standard Marker Rods..."

Advanced Carp Fishing magazine review the Greys Distance Marker Rod.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Matt's October Update "Following on from my last blog things haven't slowed up at all.  My next session was in classic Carp fishing conditions..."

Read more from Matt Eaton.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Marks Bags A Beast! Greys and Chub Academy member, Mark Holmes has banked a 50lb 6oz beauty!

Mark said;

"I have been fortunate enough this year to have had the time to dedicate fishing Lakeview consistently. This Carp is the 2nd 50lb+ I have had from Lakeview and represents a great pinnacle to my season. Contrary to popular belief the lake is fished by some very good anglers and therefore the Carp are very tricky to catch, especially now as they have grown bigger.

"After leaving the baited rig untouched for 48 hours, I was rewarded with a steady run on the last day. The Carp fought very, very hard as do all Lakeview fish and when I finally landed it, I knew it must be close to 50lb. To say I was elated with the fish was an understatement."

Mark's successful tactic was a slack line with inline drop off lead, size 8 hook using Greys 2.75lb TC Torsion rods. This is Mark's sixth UK 50+ and comes after a succession of good catches over the summer.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Catching The Myth "In Carp fishing there is always an element of surprise. Like the best surprises, they are very much a personal thing, as indeed carping in general is..."

Read more from Mark Holmes

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Matt Bags Harvey's Read more...]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Fish Captures, Events and Baitcraft... "The last few weeks have been pretty eventful for me to say the least. Shortly after my capture of the Big Lin from the Essex Manor I somehow managed to hook the Northern Linear again from the end pads swim, luckily the hook pulled and I watched her swim off..."

Read more from Dave Springall

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Ed Catches Live on Camera Ed Betteridge has caught a 32.08lb lump live on camera for Advanced Carp Fishing magazine feaure.

Check it out!

Also, don't forget to take a look at Carpworld this month for Ed's article on fishing Christchurch. 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Three Fish For Matt This Week Read more]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Churchgate Lakes Open Day "Being able to approach all the guys was refreshing. They all shared their knowledge and offered great tips. Now I just need to get a pair of Greys Torsions!" David Parks

"I had an excellent day. Best bit was learning a new knot from Matt." Kim Smith

"Just chatting and getting some of the guy's experiences from them has helped me look at my carping differently now and my little boy enjoyed every minute. Thanks to you all." Steve Howlett

"I'd like to say a big thank you to all the guys from the Greys & Chub Carp Academy who were at the Churchgate Lakes Open Day. It was nice to see them fishing, and to be able to spend time getting hints and tips from them, thanks again." Danny Everett.

We would like say a big thank you to everyone who attended our Academy Open Day at Churchgate Lakes on Saturday.

The event was the first of its kind held by us and, with hundreds attending we would especially like to thank Churchgate Lakes for hosting the event. The venue proved to be very successful with every academy member catching regularly throughout the day.

Greys & Chub Product Manager, Lee Collings said;

"What a fantastic day. I would personally like to say thank you to everyone who attended the event, tried out our gear and joined in the fishing. I hope this is the first of many similar events in the future."

We hope you all enjoyed the day and hope to repeat this event again next year.Don't forget you can now follow us on Facebook.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Two Crackers For Holmesy "I have known for quite a long time that the worst time of the year for Carp fishing is a tossup between January/February or, surprise, surprise, July/August..."

Read more from Mark

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Blog From Matt "Following last week's success at Dinton Pastures I was back in the same swim this week. Conditions looked good for the area and there were a number of Carp basking in the sunshine close by..."

Read more from Matt

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Matt Has Updated His Blog Dinton Pastures opens on the traditional 16th June at midnight. I was lucky enough to come out early in the draw and neither of my top two swims had been chosen. I decided to go in what is probably my favourite swim on the lake as there were plenty of Carp about and the wind was trickling in there. It is also one of the few swims that has a decent area of water to fish even if the adjacent spots are occupied..."

Read more from Matt Eaton

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Holmesy has updated his Blog "A very long time ago an old Carp angler told me that nature has a way of repaying her dues. When I asked him what he meant by that statement he told me that in the course of a year, nature needs so much sun, rain, snow and even frost. If in any season it doesn't give what it needs, it will catch up later. He wasn't kidding..."

Read more from Mark Holmes

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 04 Jul 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Myles Has Updated His Blog Following A Recent Session "The fishing on Stoneys was slow to say the least through March. Although finding fish was never a problem, getting one to pick up a hook bait was a whole different story. I was fishing chodds a lot during the early part of the season, just casting at showing fish and, if within range, scattering a few baits around the area with the throwing stick..."

Myles Gibson has updated his blog.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Memorable May Madness "My main syndicate this year does not open until 16th June so I have been targeting Lakeview over the spring. As reported in my catches I was extremely fortunate to catch one of the big four, a fish called Bernard at 48lb 2oz. So the lake was being kind to me. But then why shouldn't it be? I was fishing well and preparations for my summer attack were taking shape and early signs on the new bait were proving very encouraging. With quite a few 30's caught and now a big 40, one thing was for sure. The bait was spot on..."

Mark Holmes has updated his Blog

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Matt Has Updated His Blog "I haven't fished as much as I would have liked through the spring as I had let a lot of work slide through the winter and needed to catch up. In addition I have been looking at some potential new products for Greys and Chub which has taken up a good proportion of my time. Making prototypes, refining them and then starting again from scratch seems to take ages. Still, I'm getting pretty handy with a sewing machine!"

Read Matt Eaton's latest Blog.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0100 "Well worth a look if you are in the market for a lightweight shelter that takes no time to put up..." In the latest tackle test, UK Carp mag review the Chub Oval Brolly.

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]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Local Water Angling "In my last blog I ended on catching the big common from my local water that I had been fishing due to work commitments. The project work in Leeds carried on longer than I expected and the money was too good to refuse so I had to carry on fishing locally and leave the big fish waters until later in the year..."

Read more about Ed's latest adventure

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 03 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0100 The Capture of Big Lin "With much of my media work now nearing completion for the foreseeable future at least I'm finally free to give the Essex Manor the full attention it deserves. After spending a few weeks learning the ropes and observing the Carp's behavioural patterns I started to feel that I should be getting amongst the fish on a more regular basis and started my next session in a very determined mood. I had already decided that on my next session I would be try to be a little more mobile as the lake seemed to be getting slightly quieter and there are definitely swims that I fancy during the day and others that look more productive during darkness..."

Dave Springall's account of capturing Big Lin at 40lb 13oz. Read more

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:00:00 +0100 A Return To An Old Haunt "In my last blog I mentioned that I had been made redundant, well things have changed again and I have secured some lab based project work. The only down side is its 90 miles away from my Derbyshire home in Leeds! And to put an even bigger dent in my fishing I'm working 6 days a week and commuting so the only chance that I have had to get the rods out are on local waters for overnight sessions - all the expensive tickets I have bought will have to wait until my contract ends, the mortgage has to be paid first!"

Ed Betteridge has updated his blog. Read more

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 24 May 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Darren Belton Has Updated His Blog "Well it's been a funny start to the year. After one of the coldest Decembers that I can remember the fishing at the start of the year was slow to say the least..."

Darren Belton has updated his blog. Read more.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 23 May 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Dave Springall Has Upated His Blog "Another busy month has passed and I'm not sure where the time is going?! Spring is nearly over already and due to the freaky weather we have had the last few weeks many fish have already had a go at spawning in numerous lakes up and down the country..."

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]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 19 May 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Vanessa Is MIne! "My alarm went off at four o'clock on the dot signalling the start of another Saturday social down at Layer Pit near Colchester..."

Kevin Benham has updated his blog following recently catching Vanessa. 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 17 May 2011 01:00:00 +0100 James Coleman Has Updated His Blog Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE

"As stated in my last blog just over 2 weeks ago, Yateley Car Park is now closed for 3 months so I would be concentrating on a particular Mid Kent gravel pit as there are a couple of gems in there I would like to catch..."

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]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 05 May 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Matt Eaton Has Updated His Blog Following a Session on Dinton "With the season on Dinton drawing to a close I was eager to put another fish on the bank during the final week. A look at the long range weather forecast suggested South Westerly's for the latter part of the week so I pre baited a swim on the end of it. There was no guarantee of getting in the swim, as the last week was bound to be busy, but thankfully, I managed to secure it on Monday lunchtime."

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]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 05 May 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Catching Fish Over 30lb - Chris Lowe Has Updated His Blog "Over the last month things have gone quite well for me as I have been out catching fish every week, not just one or two but most sessions accounting for around ten fish at a time. This at least means I have been getting things right on a regular basis. One of my most memorable sessions of late was great for both my partner, Angie and I as we both caught fish over thirty pound..."

Read more ]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 05 May 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Holmsey Bags Big Bernard! "On my last blog I explained how sometimes Carp fishing is like banging your head against a wall. A superb brace of 30lb commons had led me to believe I was getting to grips with the Carp at Lakeview. However two ensuing blank nights had me scratching my head in disbelief..."

Check out Mark Holmes full catch report as he lands Big Bernard at 48lb 2oz here.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Holmesy Bags His Target News has just reached us that Mark Holmes has bagged one of his target fish, Big Bernard at 48lb 2oz. Caught this morning at an all time high Mark is obviously delighted.

Please keep watching for a full report and pictures within the next few days.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Myles Gibson Has Updated His Blog "As I had planned, I started fishing back over on Stoneacres early March. I had though about the lake a lot over the winter and was looking forward to getting an early start on there and see if I could sneak one or two out before the spring rush..."

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]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Chris Reports On A Session on Acton "Just as the end of the season has come on my syndicate water I would like to be able to go for a few days as it has been fishing quite well. However, with a busy schedule of late I can only manage a short day session and on this water it is very rare that you can catch in just a day."

Chris Lowe has updated his Blog following his last session on Acton. Read more.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:00:00 +0100 The Tickets Have Arrived! Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE "In my first blog of the year I mentioned that I was waiting on conformation of tickets for a couple of cracking venues for this season. Well I'm pleased to say that both of the tickets came through for me with no problem." Read more]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Banging My Head "The constant frustrations involved in Carp fishing never cease to amaze me. Sometimes I think I have everything sussed and I really am on it. A recent two-night session proved to me in no uncertain terms, how frustrating and head-scratching Carp fishing can be..."

Mark Holmes has updated his blog. Read more

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:00:00 +0100 Blog Update "What a crazy start I've had to 2011. Busy in every department other than fishing unfortunately. So far this year it's just been writing, writing and more writing..."

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]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Holmesy Lands a 37 Pounder "You may remember that on my last blog, I was fortunate enough to catch a cracking 32lb common. Well hot on the heels of that stroke of luck, I was back down at Lakeview trying to keep some momentum going..."

Academy member Mark Holmes has recently landed a 37lb Carp. Read more

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:00:00 +0000 A 37.8 Mirror "On a recent trip to my syndicate water I managed to land a half decent fish - a nice 37.8 mirror. Arriving at around 10am I had a good look around. I didn't see much happening but it was bitterly cold so I decided to set up on the back of the wind where it would be the most comfortable for the fish to be, and which proved to be the right decision..."

Chris Lowe has updated his Blog

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Myles Gibson Lands 2nd 40+ Common in 2 Weeks! Academy member Myles Gibson has landed his second PB Common in just over two weeks.

His recent lump, a 43.12 Common called Box Common was caught during a four night session on an Oxford syndicate. 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:00:00 +0000 IYCF Review The Greys Prodigy Klip-Lok Tackle Base "This is one of the neatest, best thought-out tackle organiser boxes Iv'e seen in recent years..."

Improve Your Coarse Fishing magazine have reviewed the Greys Prodigy Klip-Lok Tackle Base.

Read the review

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Hardy, Greys and Chub Will be at the Hunting and Fishing in Russia Exhibition A selection of Hardy SINTRIX Proaxis and Zenith rods will be on show, along with many more products from Hardy, Greys and Chub.

Russia is an exciting market for the company and the firm has had good relations with the Russian Federation for many years. Hardy & Greys be exhibiting through our Russian distribution partner, Eco Technology, who are the most established importer of foreign fishing tackle to the Russian Federation.

International Sales & Events Manager Andrew Sowerby will be on hand to meet Russian customers, discuss products and the new areas of innovation we're working on.

The Hunting and Fishing in Russia Exhibition will feature over 700 exhibitors from Russia, CIS and foreign countries demonstrating the best samples of their products and services including hunting and fishing equipment and accessories, vehicles, fishing and hunting tourism, recreation, books, souvenirs and gifts. The exhibition will be attended by companies from Belarus, Ukraine, Italy, Norway, Latvia, Poland, Korea, China, Japan, New Zealand, as well as almost all Russian regions. It is expected that the number of visitors will be more than 60,000 people.

For more details on the show, please contact Andrew Sowerby asowerby@hardygreys.com

Andrew Sowerby is the International Sales & Events Manager for Hardy & Greys. Andrew has been with the company for 10 years, travels all over the world, and appeared on TV in various countries. Andrew's a keen angler, loves to get out and fish in whichever location he finds himself, and has caught a variety of species across the world on lure, bait and fly. Andrew is pictured with a a large Kahawai caught on Lure at the mouth of the Hurunui Rover in New Zealand.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Chris Lowe Has Updated His Blog "After a long winter lay off I was itching to get back on the bank and as soon as the lakes had defrosted I headed down to Linear Fisheries, Brasenose Lake with my partner, Angie..."

Chris Lowe has updated his Blog

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Carp Academy 2011 We are pleased to announce our Greys & Chub Carp Academy members for 2011:

Jason Green (Manager)
Tony Makepeace
Ed Betteridge
Kevin Grix
Dave Moore
Alex Bransby
Myles Gibson
Darren Belton
James Coleman
Chris Lowe
Ian Gemson
Mark Holmes
Detlef Zedler

"Marketing Manager Gav Burn said;

"I am pleased to announce our Carp Academy members for 2011. These guys form an integral part of our business, offering a wealth of knowledge and Carp angling experience."

Check out the Greys & Chub Carp Academy. 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Myles Has Updated His Blog "I was fishing Stoneacres every chance I could through autumn as I had convinced myself that one of the two big mirrors would make another appearance before the winter set in. It wasn't to be though, as there was not a lot caught through the autumn months at all. The lake had fished well through the summer, with fish getting caught most weeks but as the season went on the fishing really started to slow down. The only thing I could put it down to was that the Carp had switched to naturals as I would regularly see them showing in areas covered by high onion weed..."

Read Myles Blog

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Winter Fishing Part 2 "After the initial success of my winter campaign with the capture of a lovely mid-30 some 8 weeks previous, you would assume I had given up. Truth was the worse December for snow and bitterly cold temperatures for 100 years had destroyed the fishing..."

Read Mark Holmes Updated Blog

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Goats attack! Darren Belton has updated his Blog... "Well that was the strangest session I have ever had! I decided to check out one of the club waters that I belong to as I had heard there was a good head of 20's in there, and I needed to get a bend in the rod..."

A cute little Dog followed by a scouting party of Goats! Read more about Darren's fishing adventures by visiting Darren's Blog!

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Ed Betterdige Gives EMCSG Talk Greys Carp Academy member, Ed Betteridge will be giving a talk at the East Midlands Carp Study Group (EMCSG), Nottingham on Friday January 14th.

This talk is open to Club members and general public to attend.

More information

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Blast From The Past Greys Carp Academy member, Mark Holmes has featured in the January edition of Carp-Talk as the magazine delves into its archives.

Read Mark's Blog

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 04 Jan 2011 01:00:00 +0000 Winter Fishing "With the deluge of snow we are all currently experiencing, fishing for Carp is probably impossible least of all desirable. However, just before the lakes froze, I was out and about for two weeks in November trying to catch a coldwater Carp..."

Read Mark Holmes' updated Blog.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:00:00 +0000 Sandown Show Thank you to everyone who visited the Greys and Chub team over the weekend at the Sandown Show.

We hope that your visit was pleasant and you are as excited as us about our new products for 2011.

For all those people who purchased products on the day we hope you enjoyed the show and look forward to seeing you next year at Brentwood.

Watch out in January for our new products coming to a tackle dealer near you.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:00:00 +0000 Jon Banister Joins Us! We are pleased to announce the recruitment of Jon Banister as our Media Development Manager.

A highly respected angler, Jon was the man behind the concept of the hugely successful Korda underwater DVD's. Jon was also Assistant Editor of Big Carp magazine and the Editor for Carp Addict magazine for five years and the first person to represent Carp angling on BBC 1 when he appeared in Griff Rhys Jones show, Rivers around Britain.

Jon currently writes for Carpworld and Crafty Carper and has a monthly slot in Carp TV.

Jon said;

"Having the chance to join Hardy & Greys Ltd is a very exciting prospect for me. I have total respect for the talented North East based team because they are totally and unequivocally customer driven. In short they really do care about their fellow anglers and for me that is nothing short of paramount.

"I have also watched the emergence of one of the most exciting and well thought out product ranges I've seen to date, but again that comes with being in touch at base level with the end user. I am looking forward to very exciting times ahead."

Marketing Manager Gav Burn said;

"To be able to bring a guy of the calibre of Jon Banister to Hardy & Greys signals our intent to grow the media side of our brands within the Carp market. Jon will be working with us on a part time basis heading up our Carp media development strategies."

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:00:00 +0000 Dominic Garnett Joins Hardy & Greys Angler and writer Dominic Garnett has joined Hardy & Greys Ltd as a sponsored angler.

31 year old Dominic is a highly talented mutli-disciplined angler who has had over 70 angling features published in the last few years with magazines such as Anglers Mail, Angling Times & Total Fly Fisher.

Dominic said;

"As a writer whose work has covered everything from small stream fly fishing to specimen Pike, Hardy & Greys seems the perfect match for me as they produce such a wide range of quality kit. Equally however, I'm drawn by the more traditional values of the company, which is important for my writing- that aims to capture the magic of the sport without the hard sell. It's great to be involved with a company that has listened to angling legends from Richard Walker to John Bailey."

Marketing Manager, Gav Burn said;

"I'm delighted that we have been able to secure the services of a young, dynamic and professional angler such as Dominic. We look forward to working with and helping to develop Dominic in the years ahead."

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:00:00 +0000 Success For Ed Betteridge Ed Betteridge is celebrating following some successful fishing sessions recently.

Check out his latest Blog!

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Going The Extra 12,000 Miles... "I can't describe the feeling when I realised my quest for Choco had ended..."

Ed Betteridge has certainly put in the effort over the past three years but his hard work paid off with his target fish - Choco at 49lbs 12oz. Now, Ed gives his account of the catch to Anglers Mail magazine.

Donwload and read the article

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 05 Oct 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Carp Mirror Tackle Awards Hardy & Greys Ltd are pleased to announce that the independent readers of the most popular German Carp fishing magazine, Carp Mirror have voted Greys the best brand for Carp rods above 200 Euro. Since the awards started Greys have always won in this category.

Chub has also been voted the best brand for Carp rods below 100 Euro and in the best luggage category for the 2010 tackle awards.

These awards are presented to some of the best fishing tackle manufacturers in the world and we are pleased to have been successful.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Providing Opportunity to Young and Old... The Angling Unlimited vision is to create opportunities for all, young and old, to receive quality introduction to angling through structured pathways that will encourage continued participations and progress.

Angling Unlimited believe people should have the opportunity to:

  • Experience and enjoy angling
  • Enjoy a healthy competitive environment
  • Have a quality introduction to angling suited to their level of personal development
  • Be offered excellent teaching, coaching and resources
  • Progress along a structured path of achievement
  • Fulfil their angling potential

Angling Unlimited works in partnership with local public services such as the Police, Youth Offending Teams, The Environment Agency and schools, as well as voluntary and community organisations.

Hardy & Greys Ltd are pleased to support Angling Unlimited

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Killer Rigs Greys Carp Academy member, Kevin Grix shows us three highly effective presentations that all make use of a D rig on the hook in Advanced Carp Fishing magazine.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 21 Sep 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Ed Betteridge Lands Choco! Greys Carp Academy member Ed Betteridge has finally landed Choco.

Caught at 49.12lb, Ed has been targeting Choco for a number of years and his perseverance and undoubted angling ability has finally paid off.

Ed Said;

"3 years and 3 weeks, 188 nights, 75 captures, 20 lost fish that could have been the one, half a ton of bait, 12000 miles and 200 hours on the road, £6,000 in diesel and tickets, hundreds of laps of the 50 acre lake watching and baiting... all to catch one fish - Choco! To say I'm pleased to finally catch him is a massive understatement. I just can't believe I have at last ended my quest with him."

Marketing Manager, Gav Burn said;

"I'm really pleased for Ed, I know how long he has been targeting Choco so for him to finally land the fish is fantastic news."

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Lessons Learnt From A Pro Chub Carp Academy member, Ian Gemson gives his top fishing tips.

Read Ian's Blog

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:00:00 +0100 So you want to start Carp Fishing? "How many times have we walked into our local well stocked fishing tackle shop and seen before us a huge array of fishing tackle designed to meet every angler's needs and then become lost in the decision - "What is the correct tackle for me?"

Chub Carp Academy member, Ian Gemson gives his top tips on what fishing tackle is best to start Carp fishing. Part 1 of 2.

Read the article

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Myles Gibson joins the Greys Carp Academy Highly regarded Carp Angler Myles Gibson has been recruited into the Greys Carp Academy.

Myles is a dynamic angler who likes to fish tough waters and sets himself high targets. Myles started fishing at the age of nine, has caught over five UK 30's and has a PB of 41lb 20oz. Favourite venues of Myles' are Stoneacre, Linchill and Christchurch.

Myles said;

"I am delighted to join the Greys Carp Academy and I am looking forward to using their excellent range of products and tackle and putting them through their paces."

Marketing Manger, Gav Burn said;

"Myles is just the type of angler we are looking for. He is young, passionate and has a huge knowledge of the sport. I look forward to working with Myles in the future and know he will be a superb acquisition for us."

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Ed Betteridge Has Updated His Blog With A Report on The Last Few Weeks Fishing Check out the new Blog update from Greys Carp Academy member, Ed Betteridge.

Read Ed Betteridge's Blog

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Ed Betterdige Lands a 27.08lb at Stoneacres Greys Carp Academy member, Ed Betteridge landed this 27.08lb chunk using the Greys Torsion Carp rods and ocean protein boilies at Stoneacres.

Watch the vide of Ed's cracking catch on our official Greys You Tube channel.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Greys are now on You Tube! The Greys Fishing You Tube channel is where we will showcase our new products, demonstrations and fishing videos from our Academy members.

The channel is now live. Visit now to watch the video of Ed Betteridge catching Poolies at 44lb 14oz and look out for more videos coming soon!

Over the coming months we will be adding more videos to the channel including set up instructions for our bivvies and more from the academy. Subscribe to the channel to make sure you dont miss out!

Ed Betteridge is a member of the Greys Carp Academy and caught Poolies using Greys Torsion rods. Watch the video here.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Check out Ed's Latest Catches! Greys Carp Academy member, Ed Betteridge has had a successful few weeks catching.

Check out Ed' latest catches!

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Ed Betteridge lands a 44.14 Mirror! Greys Carp Academy member Ed Betteridge has landed a 44lb+ mirror.

Fishing on Christchurch Lake in the early hours of the morning, Ed managed to land Poolies' at 44.14lb using a Greys Torsion rod.

Ed said;

"I have wanted to catch Poolies' ever since I saw a photo of it and then when I netted it for a mate in March and saw it in the flesh it became a higher priority on my wish list.

"Its unique scale pattern from its big plated linear scales to the small pearly scales on its flank and dark colouration make Poolies' a special fish to catch."

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:00:00 +0100 UK Carp Magazine Review The Greys Distance Spod Plus And Marker Plus Rods 'These rods are well named - ideally suited to fishing at extreme range.'

UK Carp magazine have reviewed the Greys Distance Spod Plus and Marker Plus Rods.

 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Ed Betteridge Has Updated His Blog Ed Betteridge, Greys Carp Academy member has updated his blog with some recent catches.

Read Ed's Blog

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Neil's 60lb+ Common Neil Warner landed this 60lb 12oz common along with four 40's and three 30's during a week's fishing on Saussaie, France.

Neil used 13ft 3.5oz Greys X-Flite rods and Premier Baits indian spice 20mm boilies at a range of about 65 yards to a gravel bar.

Neil said;

"I only fish with Greys rods now because I know I can trust them."

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Ed Betteridge Updates His Blog with His Search For Choco Greys Carp Academy member, Ed Betteridge has updated his blog with three recent 20lb+ Carp captures.

Read Ed's Blog

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Ed Takes Zoe Fishing! Greys Carp Academy member, Ed Betterridge has taken his girlfriend Zoe Carp fishing for the first time.

Read Ed's blog

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 20 May 2010 01:00:00 +0100 New Spod and Marker Rods For 2010 Greys are pleased to announce the new range of Greys Spod Plus and Marker Plus rods are now available.

It's a testament to their design just how well the original Greys Spod and Marker rods have stood up to the test of time. For their successors we've taken nothing away but improved the composite materials where needed; to ensure that these new rods outperform anything on the market.

More information

 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 13 May 2010 01:00:00 +0100 The New Greys Spod Plus Rods. Ultimate Power And Control. Greys have launched their new Spod Plus Rod advert.

Watch out for it in Carpology, Total Carp and UK Carp magazines.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 06 May 2010 01:00:00 +0100 The New Greys Marker Plus Rods. For Long Distance Precision. Greys have launched their new Marker Plus Rod advert.

Watch out for it in Carpology, Total Carp and UK Carp magazines.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 06 May 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Ed Betteridge Has Updated His Blog Greys Carp Academy Member, Ed Betteridge has updated his Blog with some recent 30lb+ catches. 

Read more

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:00:00 +0100 New Appointment For The East Of England Hardy & Greys Ltd are pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Rowley as their new Territory Sales Manager for the East of England.

Gary arrives with a wealth of experience after ten years in the food service industry followed by thirteen highly successful years with fishing tackle manufacturer, Shimano.

Gary said of his appointment;

"It was a big step leaving Shimano, but when the opportunity arose to move to such a forward thinking, progressive company such as Hardy & Greys I found it impossible to refuse.

Since joining Hardy & Greys Ltd I have been overwhelmed with the level of customer focus and passion to succeed. I am looking forward to rekindling many old acquaintances, making some new ones and playing a full part in what looks certain to be a very bright future indeed."

Sales and Marketing Director, Ken Brewster said;

"I am delighted that Gary has joined us. He has a wealth of experience and tremendous customer relationships throughout the trade. He has fitted into the team instantly and will, I am sure, do a terrific job for us."

Gary replaces Steve Peterson who is taking up his new role as Game Marketing Manager for the Company starting at the end of April.

 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Ed Betteridge Lands Academy Role at Hardy & Greys Hardy & Greys are pleased to announce that Ed Betteridge has been recruited as a member of the Greys Carp Academy.

Ed brings with him a wealth of fishing experience & knowledge and will be a superb acquisition to the Greys Carp Team.

Ed said;

"Hardy & Greys is a very historic and prestigious company, so when I was asked to join them as an Academy member it wasn't a hard decision to make, especially after a tour of the premise, meeting the professional staff and seeing the new and established product ranges. I'm very enthusiastic about working with Hardy & Greys in the future and having a hand in testing products whilst giving feedback on the new items I'm told will be hitting the market very soon."

Marketing Manager, Gavin Burn said;

"I'm delighted to have secured Ed's appointment. To be able to get someone of Ed's calibre is a huge bonus for us and I know he will bring an extra dimension to the Greys Carp Academy. "

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0100 Dave Coster Moves North Hardy & Greys Ltd are pleased to announce they have appointed Dave Coster as Product Manager for their expanded Coarse Product Development team.

Dave had been working as a Consultant for the Northumberland based fishing tackle company for over three years, and has been heavily involved with rod and tackle design during this period. This includes working on the highly successful Hardy Marksman, and the new Greys Prodigy Specimen & Specialist Coarse introductions.

Dave has been a highly successful match and specialist coarse angler for many years. He has written extensively for the Angling press and currently writes weekly features for the Angler's Mail magazine. He will continue to contribute to this popular magazine from his new location and home in Alnwick, which will no doubt delight many northern anglers!

Commenting on his new position Dave said;

"I'm deeply honoured to have been offered the position of Coarse Product Manager and I relish the challenge.

"Hardy & Greys Ltd is a major, forward thinking company who are going places fast in both the Coarse and Carp markets, and I can now be even more involved with this exciting success story.

"I have made many new friends in Northumberland and I can't wait to explore the fishing up there."

Managing Director of Hardy & Greys Ltd, Richard Sanderson said;

"Hardy & Greys are pleased to announce Dave is joining our Product Development Team on a full time basis. Dave has been working with us for many years as a consultant and brings a wealth of experience with him from both the coarse market and fishing tackle industry. We are very excited to have Dave on board and look forward to launching many new products with his expert knowledge of the coarse & match market."

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:00:00 +0000 They said it couldn't get better than the Prodigy. Wrong, wrong and wrong again. Greys are proud to announce the launch of their new Carp rod advert.

View the advert. 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:00:00 +0000 New for 2010 from Greys Greys are pleased to announce the launch of the Torsion bivvy and now the ultimate bivvy has the ultimate overwrap.

Still retaining all of the same features as the original Torsion, the versatile Extreme Canopy now extends over the front panel of the bivvy offering a storage area for wet gear as well as extra protection in adverse weather conditions.

The front infill panel of the bivvy has been designed to include Velcro detachable clear side windows for all mozzi front windows for use in hot weather or clear windows which are useful in wet weather for maximum visibility. The panel and groundsheet of the bivvy can also be removed, revealing a lightweight style overwrap that offers twin skin protection for the main bivvy.

 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:00:00 +0000 New Greys Cap Light Review 'Directional light at the touch of a button.'

Trout Fisherman magazine review the Greys Cap Light.

Read the review.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0000 Kevin Bags Two PB’s in One Session! Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

Greys Carp Academy member, Kevin Grix has landed two Personal Best Carp in one session!

The 54lb 12oz Mirror and 51lb 14oz Common were caught during a fishing trip to France on the 18th and 19th October.

Caught using the Greys Torsion 12ft 3.25lb Carp rods, Kevin used Premier's Matrix Reloaded as bait.

Kevin said;

"I had arranged an October trip to France with two good friends, weather conditions looked favourable for the first three days then a cold front was to move in on the Wednesday.

"We chose our swims, mine being at the far end of the lake, the widest part with a nice tree lined margin to my right.  I had fished the lake in the past, but not from the swim.

"I placed two lightly scattered baits in the margins and in the middle of the lake I found a few hard clay patches surrounded with silt. The area I finally picked ran diagonally out from my bank where I put approximately 4kg of bait along the clay with rods cast to the near and far ends of the patch, between 70 to 100m out -just a small flick with these 3.25lb Torsions.

"I caught steadily throughout the week, taking nine fish, four from the margin and five from open water. These included two PB's - a 54lb 12oz Mirror and 51lb 14oz Common. Others included two forties to 46lb and five thirties to 38lb. Two 50's in one session is something I will never forget."

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0000 A New PB for Tony Greys Carp Academy Manager, Tony Makepeace has landed a new French PB.

Caught during a weeklong fishing trip in October at Etang La Saussaie, France, the 54lb 8oz Mirror was caught using a Greys Torsion 12' 3½ lb rod.

Tony was using Mainline Cell 18mm boilie hookbaits, fished in solid pva bags full of crumbed and halved Mainline Cell boilies. This was fished over an area scattered with 18mm Mainline Cell boilies.

Tony said;

"I am absolutely over the moon with this capture. I have clocked up many trips over the years in France but have never really been very lucky with fish weights. This one just tops my year off, as earlier last month I upped my UK Common carp PB to 48lb 8oz and UK Mirror carp PB to 41lb 10oz."

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0000 Greys Design Engineer Nominated for Excellence Award Hardy & Greys Ltd CAD Engineer, Karl Craik was recently shortlisted as a finalist for ‘Design Engineer of the Year' Award under the British Engineering Excellence for 2009.

Karl, who worked with Greys Product Managers to design the newly launched Greys Torsion Bivvy's revolutionary ‘Spyda Wynda' concept, was nominated for the award through his ability to demonstrate and produce innovative and brilliant designs within strict commercial limits. Judges for the award were looking for engineers who have contributed to their industry and who work to promote engineering in the broader community.

The Award ceremony, held on 1st October at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London saw Karl battle it out against four other finalists. The host was ex Tomorrow's World presenter, Kate Bellingham and the guest speaker, Sir Richard Noble, famous for his record braking supersonic car, Thrust SSC.

Karl said;

"Being nominated for such a prestigious award was one thing but then being a finalist for the award is well and truly another! I am proud to have been nominated for this award."

Hardy & Greys Ltd, Research & Development Engineer, Colin Skene said;

"Karl's work on the Greys Torsion Bivvy has given the company an award winning product that has really got the industry buzzing with excitement."

 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0000 Kevin Grix Has Caught a New PB! Greys Carp Academy member, Kevin Grix has landed a new PB.

Read Kevin's updated blog.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0000 Tony Makepeace Has Updated His Blog Greys Carp Academy member, Tony Makepeace has updated his blog.

Read more. 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Greys Appear on Sky Sports Tight Lines Greys have recently appeared on Sky Sports Tight Lines.

In the programme presenter, Keith Arthur along with Chris Bond and Kevin Benham from Greys and Mike Williamson from the Greys-sponsored boat, Firefox are seen fishing off the Cornish coast.

Using the Greys Torsion 12ft 3.5lb Carp rods, the anglers try their luck at catching Blue Sharks.

Watch the Clip

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Holmesy Lands His Target Greys Carp Academy member, Mark Holmes has successfully captured his target fish, Blackeye.

At a weight of 52lb 6oz, the beauty was caught whilst Mark was fishing Home Pool, Chad Lakes in Gloucestershire on the weekend of August 15th.

Mark said;

"I always thought I was in with a chance of catching Blackeye, as even though he does get caught, every time I had been on the lake he never made an appearance! In fact, the first time I saw him out of the water, was just as I like it - In the bottom of my landing net!"

With time at a premium and a busy work schedule that took most of May and all of July out of the equation, Mark was concerned time was running out this year. However, his quest ended when perhaps the UK'S largest male Carp in the country took Mark's float fished Prawn.

Mark said;

"It is nearly a year to the day since Blackeye was caught on a piece of freelined flake by Mark Whitehouse, and I figured that at this time of year he would be more susceptible to being caught with a different approach.

"In view of this, during my latest session I kept flicking out prawns along the margins for 24 hours. On the second day, I tackled up with a float adopting a form of fishing called Stret Pegging which was actually developed for river fishing. It basically is to fish well over depth with the float practically lying flat on the surface. In actual fact I had it so the float was just cocked. With this method the line does not hang down in a straight line. About an hour after setting up, the float rose and slid away.

Amazingly I was using my new Torsion rods and the 2.75 TC was able to take the first surge of the big carp without tearing the hook out at extremely close range. After a frenzied few minutes, Mark Pitchers netted the fish first time of asking and told me I'd got him. I knew during the fight which fish was attached but put this to the back of my mind as I negotiated him around the weed beds."

Summing up his feelings Mark said;

"To catch such a stunning Carp as Blackeye was a real privilege. Even though he was well over 50lb, the real attraction was to catch such a well-known sought-after Carp. He was my 42nd Carp from Chad and in a way I'm glad that I have managed to catch all the lakes inhabitants, except two, as the lake holds some absolute stunning looking Carp, before I caught Blackeye. There is so much more to Home Pool than just the main obvious attraction of Blackeye."

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Torsion In Demand Advanced Carp Fishing magazine have described the Torsion Bivvy and Torsion Carp Rods from Greys as  'two of the hottest launches of 2009."

Read the review.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Mark Holmes has updated his Blog Greys Carp Academy Member and Former Editor of Advanced Carp Fishing magazine, Mark Holmes has updated his blog.

Read Mark Holmes Blog.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0100 New PB for Kevin Greys Carp Academy member, Kevin Grix has landed a new PB.

The 50lb 7oz Common was caught using a Greys Torsion 12ft 2.75lb t/c rod whilst fishing a syndicate venue.

Kevin said;

"As she rolled across the landing net, I could hardly believe my eyes, "The Big Common" again! She settled the digital scales at 50lb 7oz, two ounces bigger than my previous capture and a new Personal Best. To say I am over the moon is an understatment."

Read Kevin's Blog.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Death of Benson It was a sad day when the UK's largest Common Carp known as Benson sadly passed away.

At 64lbs 2oz Benson has been a target fish at Bluebell Lakes Carp Fishery, Peterborough for many anglers for years and Chub Academy member, Chris Lowe was lucky enough to catch the big common just over five years ago

Chris said;

"At a personal best weight of 56lb, which to this day still stands as my PB it has saddened me to know that the big fish had died. It gave me some good memories and is a capture that I will never forget.

"It is also a sad time for Tony, the owner of the fishery where the great fish resided as this is the second big fish to die recently on the complex and I'm sure it will have a big impact on him. My condolences go out to him."

The iconic Carp was stocked in 1995 at 24lbs.

 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0100 New Greys Torsion review from Carpology Magazine The Greys Torsion Bivvy has received yet another fantastic review from a top Carp fishing magazine.

Carpology magazine described the bivvy as ‘the new revolutionary bivvy from Greys that will keep you comfortable (plus offer you a lot more...)"

Read more on this review

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Greys Waders Receives European Seal Of Approval Platinum Waders and Greys Platinum Wading Boots their seal of approval.

Renowned for only giving this prestigious award to the finest quality fishing tackle companies, Greys was awarded this recommendation having undergone long and hard testing on their products.

Tested by the Editor of Blinker magazine under the heading ‘It doesn't get any better' the waders and boots underwent over 300 hours of testing throughout a 9 month period in both warm and cold conditions, fresh and saltwater alike. In all categories (specification, practice use, price-value for money) Greys have been voted the top score.

Stefan Meyenburg, Marketing Manager for Hardy & Greys GmbH said;

"I think this seal of approval is a very important marketing tool for Greys that not only the Platinum waders and boots will benefit from, but many more of our products.

"Fishermen know they can rely on this seal because the product has been tested hard under various fishing conditions."

This is the second Seal of Approval from Blinker for Greys. The Greys X-Flite Barbel Rod received the award in 2005.

 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Up In Sixty Seconds Carpworld magazine has recently reviewed the Greys Torsion Bivvy.

"Greys revolutionary new Torsion Bivvy has caused quite a stir since its release, so the Carpworld team decided to take a look at it." Read more

Carpworld Magazine

View more information on the Greys Torsion Bivvy

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Torsion Bivvies Now In Stock The recent winner of the Best New Carp Bivvy/Shelter award at the European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition in June 2009, the new bivvy is already causing a stir amongst carp anglers and the carp media.

For more information and to purchase visit your local Greys dealer.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Join the Bivvy Revolution Designed and manufactured in Britain, for the worst (and best!) British weather, the new GREYS TORSION BIVVY SYSTEM offers the ultimate in stability, protection and flexibility.

Read More

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Wind-up bivvy is light years ahead... Angling Times magazine has recently reviewed the Greys Torsion Bivvy.

"True innovation in angling products is a rare commodity indeed, but in this new Torsion Bivvy the design team at Greys have really surpassed themselves." Read more

Angling Times - June 2009

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]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Greys Celebrate Torsion Success The Greys Torsion Bivvy has just won the prestigious Best New Product award at this year's European Fishing Tackle Trade Association Exhibition (EFTTEX) held in Budapest, Hungary.

Taking the Best New Carp Bivvy Award; the Torsion bivvy was rewarded for its overall specification and technical innovation provided by the ‘Spyda Wynda' patented mechanism which provides rapid set up in less than 60 seconds all by the turn of a handle. Additionally its comprehensive specification includes ‘Climatex' high performance fabric which is both breathable and completely waterproof. The Torsion Bivvy beat off strong competition from several other leading European manufactures for this coveted award.

The Torsion bivvy is produced in the UK and utilises an aero grade aluminium flexi-pole frame that can be adjusted for both height and width for changing weather conditions. To further increase versatility 3 different front panel options (clear, mosquito and standard) are included as standard.

Once erect, the bivvy is completely free standing and self supporting, with no need for additional storm poles, making it suitable for all types of swims including platforms.

The Greys Torsion Bivvy retails at £599.00 and the first bivvies off the production line will be available from your local greys stockist from the 26th June.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100 WINTONS FIRST SIXTY! ACE Director and Greys Consultant, Max Cottis and his wife, Cheryl had a highly successful trip to Winton's in France landing a total of 68 Carp topped by the new lake record of 61lb 07oz.

Their catch which consisted of the sixty along with a 40.05 PB for Cheryl backed up with 27x30's, 27x20's and 12 doubles all of which fell to either Cell Snowman rigs and Mainline Pineapple pop-ups fished over beds of Cell boilies and Winton's own particle mix coupled with Mainline Activated Hempseed ground bait.

Max told Hardy & Greys Ltd;

"We love Winton's in France and have been regular visitors for the past five years. We always try to get a couple of trips in each year as the fishing is first class which, coupled with the atmosphere, surroundings and facilities make this our favourite holiday venue.

"Arriving on Saturday morning Cheryl and I set up and visited the local supermarket to stock up on provisions before putting our rods out early evening. Action was instant and by the time darkness fell we had already caught eight fish.

"The next day the alarms were screaming and the Winton's Carp we're regularly filling our landing nets! The action remained constant up until Wednesday evening when I caught the big one, then as a result of the warm temperatures the fish just switched off - clearly in anticipation of spawning. The remainder of the week produced the odd fish but the lack of action was evident right up until the end of the week when we reluctantly packed up and handed over to the next group coming on."

Tackle used by the couple included 12' 3.25lb Greys Torsion rods coupled with Daiwa Basia reels loaded with 15lb ACE Velocity Camo Carp mono, Size 6 LS Arma-Point hooks to 20lb ACE Camo-Core hooklinks.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100 New Greys Digital Scales Pouch Now in Stock! Just in! The new Greys Digital Scales Pouches are now available from your local Greys tackle dealer.

A neatly padded pouch specifically designed to safely transport your Greys Digital Scales and stop them getting scratched or damaged in transit.

The pouch has two double zipped compartments which allow for carrying items such as forceps, pliers and carp care kits and also features elasticated loops on the back of the pouch designed for storing your weigh bar.

The pouch is manufactured from Heavy Duty Oxford Weave 600D material and also features 5mm foam padding for added protection.

Visit your local dealer today to purchase.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Classic Hardy lands Croatian Record? A Hardy Marquis 9ft 7wt fly rod has potentially landed the largest Croatian Carp caught on a fly rod. The 20kg Carp was caught by Zdravko Savor (a field tester for Croatian distributor T P Olivari d.o.o.) whilst fishing on Lake Rakitje, Zagreb.

Caught whilst fishing using a Wapsi ‘Egg Yarn' fly pattern just below the surface of the water Zdravko said;

"What a day! I saw a big shadow swimming slowly near the surface, and I tried few times to cast my fly in front of it. Finally the fish took the fly and after 10 minutes of fight I managed to land it. The 20kg Carp is likely to be the first 20kg+ Carp caught on fly rod in Croatia."

Zdravko was also using a floating Hardy DT 6wt line.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 14 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100 New 43lb PB for Tony Greys Carp Academy Manager, Tony Makepeace has landed a new French Grass Carp PB.

The 43lb beauty, caught using a Greys X-Flite Plus rod on a recent trip to a French lake called Lake Bossard fell to Mainline maple 8 boilies.

Tony said;

"The fish fought very hard. I've caught a few Grass Carp but nothing near this size!"

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 13 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Greys Consultant Strikes Again! Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

Greys Carp Consultant, Max Cottis has produced another big hit during a recent 48 hour session at Grenville.

Fishing the 80 acre syndicate water in Cambridgeshire, the Director of ACE (Advanced Carp Equipment) landed 19 Carp including seven 30's to 39lb along with another eight 20's and four doubles.

Fishing Peg 12, Max began by baiting each rod with around 2kg of Mainline Cell and fished either Cell or Hi Viz Pineapple pop-ups on size 8 long shank hooks tied to 7" of 20lb ACE Gravel Camo-Core hooklinks.

Using the new Greys 12' 3.25lb Torsion rods, Max blasted out a single pop-up 140 yards on his left rod choosing to fish the other two on top and down the side of a bar at 45yds and 60 yards.

Max said;

"It was my first trip out on Grenville using my new Torsion rods and to say I was happy with their performance would be an understatement! Not only did they comfortably hit the extreme range required on one rod but they played fished beautifully.

"This latest catch takes my tally of 30's from the water to 17 this season; hopefully I'll get another session in before it closes at the end of May and take the number to 20... this would be a very worthwhile return for the limited time I've spent up at this amazing water!"

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 12 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Greys Torsion Carp Rod Review Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

Top Carp fishing magazine, UK Carp has recently reviewed the Greys Torsion Carp Rods,

"I'm a massive fan of slim blanks and lightweight rods, but finding a model with a huge amount of casting power is a tall order. Well, that's exactly what Greys promised with its Torsion rod, and as soon as I picked up a 12ft 3.5lb tc model I felt confident the company was right." Read more

Richard Wilby - UK Carp April 2009

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]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:00:00 +0100 Expert Academies Meet at Kingfisher Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE

The Hardy, Greys and Chub Carp Academies recently held their first meeting of 2009. 

The meeting, which was held at Kingfisher  Lakes, Norfolk, saw all three Academies come together to discuss a range of topics  which included existing and future product development, Academy events, media activities and show calendars - laying down the plan for what's set to be, an exciting year ahead!

The weekend also saw three new members welcomed into the Academies:

Alex Bransby, who was the worthy winner of Total Carp magazine's Chub Carp Academy competition, and has subsequently been promoted to a full time member.

Expert anglers Jonathan Watt and Lee Taylor have joined the Hardy and Greys Coarse Academy; both are keen anglers and have already had articles published in several fishing magazines.

Hardy & Greys Ltd, Trade Marketing manager, Alan Yates, who organised the event, said:

"We are keen to set a high standard within the academies and having an annual get together is a vital part of this, not only does it give all the members an opportunity to have their input and share their valued opinions, but also how we work more closely with the Academies and improve communication, something I am keen to pursue this year.

"Despite being Valentine's weekend we had a 95% attendance which shows the members commitment and I would personally like to thank all of them.

"I would also like to thank Kingfisher Lakes and Apartments for the use of their stunning multi-discipline complex. I am sure we will be visiting again and believe that some of the coarse Academy members have already undertaken a feature at the complex since the meeting!"

Kingfisher Lakes was chosen as it offered excellent facilities, modern accommodation with an extremely diverse range of angling disciplines including River, Specimen Carp, match fishing & junior lakes. The venue lent itself perfectly to the diverse range of anglers within the Academies.

For more information on Kingfisher Lakes visit www.kingfisherapartments.co.uk

 

 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +0000 New Carp Rod Advert from Greys Greys have launched a new Carp Fishing Rod Advert.

Three of the company's new rods are featured on the advert, including the top of the range and brand new, Torsion, X-Flite and Prodigy SX.

Click here for information on Greys Carp Rods.

 

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:00:00 +0000 Hardy Offer Reward for Gold Thieves Thousands of pounds worth of bespoke rods and other items of fishing tackle, including the new prototype, Hardy Goldbow were stolen at the Carp 2009 Show at Zwolle. The rods were part of a large scale theft that included many other items from different manufacturers.

The show, which took place on the 7th and 8th February at the Ijsselhallen in Zwolle, Netherlands, saw the new Hardy Carp rod, designed for the Dutch market, stolen prior to the Show on the evening of the 6th February.

Andrew Sowerby, International Sales and Events Manager for Hardy & Greys Ltd said;

"I am sickened by this theft. As it is a prototype, this specific example of the rod is of little value, even worse, anglers had travelled several hours to the show specifically to see, handle and discuss the Hardy Goldbow - this is exactly why anglers go to shows."

This rod, together with a number of Hardy Marksman Coarse rods were stolen. The Hardy Goldbow rod is clearly identifiable by its distinct rich brown blank, full cork handle and has no bag, tube or stopper. The Marksman Coarse rods are easily identifiable as they also have no bags, stoppers or tubes and the Hardy Feeder rods only have one 2oz quiver tip in each of them.

Police are now looking to find the stolen items and Hardy & Greys Ltd are offering a complete finished Hardy Goldbow Carp rod as a reward to anyone who has information that leads to the recovery of this prototype.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:00:00 +0000 Welcome to the new Greys Carp Website Welcome to the greysfishing.com website.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new interactive website which we will be updating daily.

Featuring on the site are all of the new products for 2009 including the Torsion Rods, X-Flite and X-Flite + 50 Rods and Prodigy + and Prodigy + 50 rods.

See our new range of best in test Platinum Luggage and the ultimate bivvy in the Torsion Bivvy, as well as our new Greys Digital Scales.

Please check back for further news and product updates coming soon.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:00:00 +0000 Two 40lb Carp in 2 hours! Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4

Greys Carp Academy Consultant, Mark Holmes has landed two 40lb+ Carp in only two hours.

British surface-caught Carp record holder, Mark, caught the 43 lb 15 oz and 421/2 lb beauties whilst fishing on a quiet Warwickshire estate lake.

Commenting on the capture, Mark said:

"I never thought this would happen again!  I was very lucky to catch a brace of forties three years ago weighing 48lb and 40lb but it seems I've been struck by lightning twice.

"The lake I was fishing had been frozen for three weeks but with the warmer weather lifting daylight temperatures, I decided to give it a go.

"I set up at 7am and cast out my X Flite onto one hotspot which was 50 yards out in 7ft of water.

"The lake bottom is hard but the hotspot is more mud-based and has been regularly topped up with a special ground bait to attract the lakes natural food.

"The sinking braid I was using was nailed to the lake bed. I used cork ball pop-up hook baits, the rig I used was the no twitch nailer comprised of size 10 ESP hooks and inline drop-off leads.

"1.45pm saw me catch the first fish - a cracker at 421/2 lb - the fish was up in weight by 12 oz since I last caught it.

"Twenty minutes later I landed a 291/4 lb Carp I'd never seen before. Then my next rod was away and the biggie at 43lb 15oz was attached.

"Catching Carp like this so early on in 2009 has given me great confidence for the year ahead. Let's hope it gets even better!"

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:00:00 +0000 New Greys Torsion Bivvy System Designed and manufactured in Britain, for the worst (and best!) British weather, the new Greys Torsion Bivvy System offers the ultimate in stability, protection and flexibility.

The patented ‘Spyda Wynda' mechanism at the heart of the Torsion enables it to be erected in less than a minute and tensions the anodised Aerospace aluminium arms and high performance Climatex cover like no other bivvy.

If you want the ultimate in design, quality and credibility the new Greys Torsion Bivvy System is as good as it gets.

Click here for more details

Click here to watch the Greys Torsion Bivvy being set up by Lee Collings.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:00:00 +0000 Greys voted best Carp brand Readers of the largest Carp fishing magazine in Germany, ‘Carp Mirror‘, have voted Greys the best manufacturer of Carp rods.

Independant readers voted the UK carp fishing manufacturer and supplier of Carp rods the best in the RRP category, "above 200 - Euros".

Awarded to the Greys brand, Michael Unger, Hardy & Greys GmbH Commercial Director said:

"This is not an early Christmas gift. The award is the result of very strong development, sales and marketing from Greys.

"I would like to thank all the team. With the launch of the new Greys Torsion Carp Rod we look forward to receiving this award again. "

Greys has already received this award in the past, showing how popular the brand and their products are in Germany.

]]> feeds@carp.greysfishing.com Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:00:00 +0000 New 91lb Mirror Carp World Record Set A week long session has seen Andre Komornicki from London catch a 91lb Carp and set a new world record for the largest Mirror ever caught.

Fishing Luke Moffats Water, Les Graviers, France, Andre caught the record fish whilst fishing with Greys 12ft 6" 3lb Test Curve Platinum Carp Rods.

Taking ten minutes to land, ‘The Scarred Mirror' was caught on a week long fishing holiday and was weighed, independently verified and photographed by two people.

Andre tempted the fish using Bait Craft T1, 17LB Korda Adrenaline, Korda Long shank hook and 3oz square pear lead with mantis hook link.

The fish came from under the tree lined far margin around 50 yards out in 8ft of water using a blow back rig.

Andre said:

"It really hasn't sunk in that I now hold the world record for the largest Mirror ever caught - the fish was enormous!

"As we were on holiday, any fish that came out of the session was a bonus."

Andre also caught ten other fish during the session, with a further three breaking the magical 50lb barrier, they weighed; 63lb, 56lb, two at 50lb, 40lb, 37lb, 33lb, 32lb, 29lb and a 27lb.

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