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TOP SECRET TACTICS

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CONSUMER GUIDE 2012

FEEDER EDGESRiver pro Ade Kiddell unveils his top tactics

BAG BONUS FISHWhy a ‘sleeper’ rodcould bag your new PB

MODERN METHODSRevealed: the all new Dura-Method feeders

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NEW PRODUCTS

4 KORUM CONSUMER GUIDE 2012

Get Hooked On Fishing With Club Korum Fishing Packs...

YOUR ANGLING

JOURNEY STARTS HERE

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Club Korum Starter Kits are

designed to make fi shing even

easier, especially for beginners.

By creating three dedicated kits to suit

different styles of fi shing, we’ve created

a range of products that can start your

angling journey using top quality tackle,

formulated by professionals. With a

fl oat kit, feeder kit and pole fi shing kit,

there’s no more confusion about what

to buy - it’s all in the packs! Each kit

also comes with a brilliant How To Fish

DVD fi lmed with Tommy Pickering and

Nigel Botherway, as well as a How To

Fish booklet and Spotter Species Guide.

We’ve also developed a helpful website

for new anglers at www.clubkorum.co.uk

which is fi lled with loads of fi shing tips

and advice, along with Survival Guides

for Families and loads, loads more.

FEEDER FISHING PACK

Just add bait!YOUR ANGLING

JOURNEY STARTS HERE The Feeder Fishing Pack includes:

1 x HOW TO FISH… DVD, 1 x HOW TO FISH… Booklet, 1 x Wildlife Spotter Guide, 1 x 10ft Elements Feeder Rod; This three-piece rod is perfect for small lakes and capable of landing carp, tench, bream and roach. 1 x 3000 Rear Drag Reel pre-loaded with 6lb line; This reel has a superb drag and plenty of winding power. An incredible fi rst reel for any angler.1 x Nylon carry bag for rod and reel; Enables you to carry your Club Korum tackle to the bank with ease.1 x Club Korum tackle box; The perfect storage for all your fi shing tackle.

4 x Quick Change Beads; Enables the quick changing of your rigs.4 x Feedabeads; Allows you to change the size of your feeder easily.2 x Hook to nylon; Ready tied rigs so you can start fi shing right away. Disgorger small & large; These help with unhooking deeper-hooked fi sh.3 x Open-end feeders; These are great for fi shing with groundbait and pellets.3 x Maggot feeders; Primarily used to deliver maggots around your hook.

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FEEL THE

POWER

Neoteric rods have

won numerous plaudits

over the last few years

due to their fantastic

performance.

The latest Neoteric XS

range continues on from

that success, by offering

the perfect combination of

performance, reliability and

incredible value for money.

They are the ideal rods for

the modern angler who

targets a wide ranging

species of fi sh at a multitude

of different venues.

NEWThe perfect combination of performance and reliability.


Review with PhilThe wide range of Korum Rod’s

cover everything I could possibly

want when I go fi shing, with rods

from powerful 3lb t/c Carp Rods

through to the super sensitive CS

Series 10ft Feeder and everything

in between.

My favourite of them all is the

Neoteric XS Twin Top. Why the

Neoteric XS Twin Top? Because it’s

possibly the most versatile rod I’ve

ever used! Whether I’m targeting

bream or roach on a lake, tackling

big barbel or chub on a river or even

fi shing for big carp, I’ll have my

Neoteric Twin Top’s with me!

The progressive action of the rods

and slim blank lend itself perfectly

to absorbing the lunges of powerful

fi sh near the net, preventing the hook

from pulling at that critical moment.

The cork and duplon handle, coupled

with the stylish, subtle graphics

make this rod look exceptional on

the bank.

■ 11FT POWER FLOAT Line Rating: 3lb – 8lb.

■ 13FT POWER FLOAT Line Rating: 3lb – 8lb.

■ 12FT TWIN TOP Line rating: 4lb – 10lb

■ 12FT MULTI QUIVER POWER Line Rating: 4lb – 12lb

■ 12FT MULTI QUIVER Line Rating: 4lb – 10lb.

■ 12FT TWIN TOP POWER Line Rating: 4lb – 12lb

■ This monster double figure bream was caught on a ‘sleeper’ rod.

Phil SpinksSpecimen Angler

P.Spinks

■ Small and compact, the scales are ideal for day session anglers..

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INWEIGH THE

KORUM CONSUMER GUIDE 2012

■ MAT BAGDesigned to carry your landing net / keepnet in then transforms into a large unhooking mat with raised sides and full zip for total fish safety.

■ Heavy duty zip ■ Pegging points ■ Reinforced carry handles & Padded strap ■ External Dimensions: L90cm X W55cm ■ Large 90cm X 55cm unhooking mat.

■ UNHOOKING MATSConstructed using a closed cell high-density foam that stops stones and sticks from poking through and into the fish. These mats roll up to a small size without being too bulky.

■ Closed cell high density foam for maximum fish protection

■ Fish retaining head cover to keep fish calm ■ Kneeling pad for extra comfort ■ Pegging points to keep mat in place. ■ Available in 2 sizes.

■ MULTI-MATThe multimat is a combined unhooking mat, weight sling and carry bag. Large high density padded unhooking mat with ‘stay-open’ raised sides that stop fish sliding off the mat.

■ External Dimensions: L85cm x W40cm x D18cm ■ 85cm x 40cm unhooking mat.

■ MULTI-MATThe multimat is a combined unhooking mat,

■ MULTI-MAT

The multi-mat can be used to transport gear

MAT BAGDesigned to carry your landing net / keepnet in MAT BAGDesigned to carry your landing net / keepnet in

Pegging points to keep mat in place. Available in 2 sizes. Available in 2 sizes.

■ KORUM ELECTRONIC SCALESThe Korum Scales have been designed to not only fit neatly in your hand but also in your tackle bag or box.

■ Easy read digital display screen ■ Hard wearing Ergonomical Design ■ Weigh up to 85lb/40kg ■ Splash Resistant Neoprene Case ■ Imperial and Metric measurements ■ Designed for easy practical use ■ Complete with 9v Battery

■ WEIGH SLINGSA design classic, the Korum sling holds fish centrally, giving full support whatever the size. The fish-friendly, wipe clean lining does not remove protective slime, ensuring fish welfare.

■ Smooth fish-friendly lining ■ Extra strong 600D outer material ■ Extra strong carry handles ■ Supplied in Velcro carry bag. ■ Available in 2 sizes.


All-round coarse expert Phil Spinks reveals why

shing with a Sleeper Rod for bigger sh could make

every trip to the bank a red letter day

Sleeping

All-round coarse expert All-round coarse expert

SleepingGiants

■ This is just one of the fish caught during this feature...


SLEEPING

GIANTSLet’s talk about Sleeper Rods. The best thing about coarse fi shing in the UK is the wide variety of species that can be caught. Whilst you’re merrily fl oat fi shing in the margins, you could be missing out on a bonus fi sh from the middle of the lake. That was until bite alarms were invented, of course, where you can leave a rod out fi shing and simply wait until the alarm screams into life.

As a technique waiting for bigger species

like carp and pike, the ‘Sleeper Rod’

approach is the best way to make a good

day’s fi shing a great one. Not only can

you continue fi shing a more hands-on

method like quiver-tipping or the waggler,

you can have a heavy duty setup sat

waiting for a potential new personal best.

In the summer, I’d recommend something

like a Method feeder approach on your

Sleeper Rod, or maybe something like a

PVA bag using the Korum PVA System.

This will single out bigger tench and

bream, as well as carp, so is well worth

considering as a way of boosting your

day’s fi shing.

During the colder months the fi shing can

be extremely tricky. Part of the problem

is knowing which species are most

likely to feed, because only then can

you fi gure out which approach to take

to try and catch something. One surefi re

way to bag a few bonus bites in the

“I’d recommend a Method feeder

approach” ■ You can fish a quiver tip for smaller species whilst your ‘sleeper’ rod sits waiting for a big fish.

■ The result of a ‘sleeper’ rod doing the business, a stunning 30+ ghost common.


winter is to chuck a rod out for the pike

or the perch. If perching, a worm is as

good an approach as any, and with pike

the Korum Snapper range makes things

incredibly easy.

Whether you’re a novice predator angler

or an experienced hand, the Snapper

range is simple and robust enough to

suit everybody. The Dura-Bung fl oat

packs come with everything you need

to assemble a decent pike rig, and the

traces are tough enough to withstand the

attentions from even the biggest fi sh.

Something like the Korum Carp rods and

Korum KXi reel are strong enough for any

UK coarse fi sh and teamed with a KBI

bite alarm, you’ll have a setup that you

can cast out and leave ‘fi shing for itself’

wherever you choose to fi sh.

I tend to keep a bite alarm on a bankstick

for these occasions at all times, with

another bankstick featuring a butt rest.

It really is an essential item to consider

taking with you and will open your eyes

to a new way of fi shing.

So rule out the Sleeper Rod at your peril.

It could be the way you take your fi shing

to the next level.

If you want to attract big carp, bream and tench to your swim a great setup for your sleeper rod is of course a PVA bagging setup, where I’d recommend the Korum Leadclips used with a Quickchange Clip. This is just like what dedicated carp

anglers use, so it’s got obvious benefi ts.

The Lead Clip Kit comes with

everything you need, and again I’d use

a ready-tied Quickstops on Hair Rigs but

this time in 15 inches.

Simply hook on a PVA bag of something

like a mixture of pellets and you’re

fi shing! Great for day session fi shing

when you’re trying to sneak out a bonus

big fi sh.

Know Your Kit...

“The Korum Snapper range makes things

incredibly easy.”

“Rule out the Sleeper Rod at your peril.”

Phil SpinksSpecimen Angler

P. Spinks

■ I’ve landed some monster carp on ‘sleeper’ rod tactics.


ASSTANDARDASSTANDARD

STANDARDSTANDARDSTANDARDSTRENGTH

STANDARDSTANDARD

The new Xpert ranges of hooks and hooklink materials are

built to meet the high expectations of the specimen hunter,

o� ering reliable end tackle that won’t break the bank.

■ The Xpert spools fit in all ITM boxes easily.

■ Colours to suit every lakebed.


■ XPERT POWER ■ Our strongest hook yet, thanks to the heavier gauge wire and short shank

■ Non-glare low visibility finish ■ Chemically sharpened, in-turned point keeps its sharpness longer

■ 12° Down-turned eye ensures hook flips in the fish’s mouth

■ Wide gape for maximum hooking potential when using hair rigs

■ Perfect for hair rigs.

■ XPERT POWER MONOThis fast sinking hooklink mono has a high abrasion resistance and fantastic camouflage qualities. It’s supple, strong and ideally suited for big fish. Straightens easily.Recommended knots: • Knotless knot • Grinner knot Available in sizes 4lb - 15lb.

■ XPERT POWER BRAIDThis fast sinking hooklink braid has a high abrasion resistance and fantastic camouflage qualities. It’s supple, strong and ideally suited for big fish. Recommended knots: • Knotless knot • Grinner knot Available in sizes: 10lb & 15lb. Brown and Green.

Based on some of the most successful specimen fishing hooks of all time, the Korum Xpert Hook range combines fantastic, chemically sharpened hooks with a superb non-glare finish. Ultra-reliable and strong, they’re perfect for all specimen fishing. Available in sizes 6 - 16, Barbed & Barbless.

■ XPERT SPECIMEN ■ A versatile hook with a medium/heavy gauge wire and short shank to suit a multitude of fishing situations

■ Non-glare low visibility finish ■ Chemically sharpened, straight point keeps its sharpness longer

■ Shaped to suit modern bolt rigging techniques ■ Maximum hooking potential when using hair rigs

■ Suitable for braid and mono hooklinks

■ XPERT SPECIALIST ■ A versatile hook with a medium gauge wire and medium shank to suit a multitude of fishing situations

■ Non-glare low visibility finish ■ Chemically sharpened, straight point keeps its sharpness longer

■ Straight point ensures more hookholds ■ Shaped to offer fantastic reliability and land more fish

■ A great all-round pattern.

NEW NEW NEW

ITM boxes easily.The Xpert spools fit in all ITM boxes easily.ITM boxes easily.

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LEADERS IN

EFFECTIVEEND TACKLE


■ K FLAT SWIVELThe K-Flat Swivel is an ideal shape for lake or river fishing, where the flattened sides stop the lead from rolling down any slopes. Each lead has a unique, hard wearing brown paint finish with black fleck, helping to disguise the lead on the lake or river bed. Available in a range of sizes from 1.1oz to 4oz.

■ K GRIP SWIVELThe K-Grip Swivel leads have been specifically designed for river fishing, where the protruding bumps on the lead ensure that it stays in position on the river bed, regardless of flow. Each lead has a unique, hard wearing brown paint finish with black fleck, helping to disguise the lead on the river bed. Available in sizes from 2oz up to 8oz, there is a size for every situation.

■ K GRIP INLINEThe K-Grip In-line has the same shape as the K-Grip swivel, but with an in-line set up and available in smaller sizes. Perfect for a multitude of different uses, these fantastic leads are ideal for moulding groundbait around them thanks to the protruding bumps that keep the groundbait in place. Each lead has a unique, hard wearing brown paint finish with black fleck, helping to disguise the lead on the lake bed. Available in sizes 1.1oz through to 2.5oz.

NEW

Duncan Charman uses a lead for Method style fishing as he can regulate the feed to suit where he’s fishing. The flat K Grip Inline he uses is also ideal for river fishing for barbel on small rivers. Give the tactic shown a try next time you’re fishing.

THE METHOD LEAD...

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River expert and barbel botherer Ade Kiddell reveals how staying mobile can catch you loads

of bonus sh

River RiverEssentials


ESSENTIALSRIVER

Britain is draped with a network of superb waterways and some of the best day ticket fi shing you could ever dream of. But if you’re gearing up for a river session in 2012 then you might want to take a look at the tackle you’re using and consider a few updates to put you in the best position to catch more fi sh.

Now I’m a mobile angler myself and think

that keeping your tackle as lightweight

as possible is essential for success on

the river – especially on busier stretches

where many of the pegs nearest the car

park get taken before the sun comes up!

To keep yourself organising and effi cient,

you’ll need the right gear for the task,

and that’s where Korum tackle comes in.

It’s why I choose the Intelligent Tackle

Management (ITM) system. Whether

it’s the luggage I take with me or the

tackle box I work from, the ITM mode of

thinking keeps me fi shing at my best. It’s

why I choose the ITM Table Top Ruckbag.

The original Ruckbag found favour

with just about every mobile angler

going, because of the unique carrying

mechanism that allows you to carry a

chair via the Ruckbag. This is so simple

to do, and if you opt for the Lightweight

Accessory Chair, it’s the perfect fi t.

The great thing about the Ruckbag is it’s

designed to be used with everything else

in the ITM range, like the Rig Manager

tackle boxes, Rig Tracks and Tool Kits,

which for me are absolutely ideal for river

fi shing. The Rig Track allows me to tie

longer rigs than most rig boxes because

of the unique design, so it’s ideal for

stretches of the Severn and Trent where

a longer hooklink defi nitely works best.

■ A Korum Lightweight Accessory Chair suits river banks perfectly.

■ Big barbel like this are what you can expect with my simple river methods.

“It’s why I choose the ITM system”


Much of my river fi shing is done using large Korum open ended feeders, which I use to target big barbel in rivers all over the UK. Whether I’m on the tidal Trent or my favourite stretches of

the Middle Severn, I’ve always found an open-end feeder crammed with pre-soaked pellets is a superb way to catch

more fi sh, or a Combi-Feeder fi lled with maggots.

My rig couldn’t be simpler. I use one of the new Korum

free-fl ow run rig kits to attach my feeder.

My hooklink is attached to the swivel, with the anti-tangle

boom used so I can cast out a 4ft - 6ft hooklink with the

utmost confi dence.

Ade KiddellSpecimen Angler

A.Kiddell

Know Your Kit...

I’d recommend taking a good selection

of the new Korum Xpert hooks for your

specimen fi shing.

Obviously, within my TT Ruckbag I’ll

be using the ITM Softboxes to carry a

selection of Korum feeders. I tend to

carry a few different sizes to suit the

river fl ow each day I’m out, and the

Softboxes are ideal for this. One way

to cut down the weight of this is to use

the new Combi-Feeders. The end caps

convert the feeder from a standard open-

ender, to a maggot feeder. You’ve no need

to carry both varieties around.

My favourite way of fi shing is called ‘The

Monkey’ and involves using a soaked

pellet mix that’s rammed tightly into an

Open End Feeder. Beyond this I fi sh a long

mono hooklink with a small Sonubaits

Pellet-O hookbait – it’s perfect for getting

bites from any swim.

Other river essentials include chair

accessories like the Groundbait Bowl and

Hoop, Side Tray, rod rests and the Double

Rod River Tripod. These will slide inside

the chair or in my Korum Quiver, which

is my preferred rod transport system. I

can keep a lightweight brolly in the main

compartment for rainier days, and take

two Neoteric XS rods and KXi Reels,

made up and ready to use. I tend to take

a fl oat rod and feeder rod with me to the

river, as different swims require different

tactics. For me, the 13ft Neoteric Power

Float is a great choice, along with a

Neoteric Twin Tip. This pretty much

covers most of my river fi shing needs.

All I need then is a Latex Barbel Spoon

net and an unhooking mat. I use the

Korum Mat Bag, as I can carry the net

and a weigh sling inside it, along with

a set of scales to keep track of my

captures, of course.

All in all, I’m carrying very little. I’ve got

my Ruckbag and Chair on my back, a Mat

Bag in one hand and a Quiver over my

shoulder. Perfect for roving around rivers

and being as organised as possible.

What more could you ask for?

■ A Maxi Rig Store enables you to keep long rigs pre-tied.

“take two Neoteric XS rods and KXi Reels”

“Perfect for roving around rivers and

being as organised as possible”

■ A selection of feeders is essential on the river.

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