http://www.fishingmatters.biz Tackle that matters about Fishing Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:24:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Thanks for your patience everybody!! Stock arriving this week includes; Carp Hooks - C-1, C-2BL, C-3, C-3BL, C4, C-5, C5X, C-6BL, C-7, C-7BL, C-8 Salmon Doubles and Trebles - STD-31BC, STD-36BC, STN-36BC Trebles - ST-36BC, ST-36R, ST-56BC, ST-66TN Single hooks - Mutu, SSW, Gorilla, AKI, Flyliner, EBI Cultiva Lures - Tango Dancer, Zip N Ziggy, Gobo ... http://www.fishingmatters.biz/2009/11/10/owner-hooks-arrive-in-the-uk/ Thanks to all of you visiting the BFFI 2009, it was the best turnout that I have seen and was a very important show for us as it was our first outing with Partridge.  We met lots of trade, international fly dressers and customers all after answers about the future ... http://www.fishingmatters.biz/2009/11/10/bffi-2009-the-partridge-fly-tying-show/ We often get asked a couple of key questions about our Jerk baits; Q:  What is the sink rate of the XL low sinking jerk baits? A:  5 inches per second Q:  How do XL jerk baits swim? A:  Here is a really neat YouTube video for you to see their action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOOWXI28xxY Let us know ... http://www.fishingmatters.biz/2009/11/10/esox-lusius-jerk-bait-action-a-fishes-view/ The bird has returned to the nest as UK-based FishingMatters acquires Partridge of Redditch from Mustad. Partridge of Redditch has been under the wing of Mustad, Norway, for the past thirteen years,  but this week returned to British hands. Partridge has 130 years of heritage and can be credited with the invention ... http://www.fishingmatters.biz/2009/10/22/partridge-of-redditch-the-bird-has-returned-to-the-nest/ Featured in last month's Trout and Salmon Magazine - these really are amazing! They are the latest innovation in tapered leaders – with the sole aim of providing the fly-fisher with even more delicate presentation and ideal turn-over. VARIVAS Yamame Leaders are 12ft long with a unique profile - 55% butt ... http://www.fishingmatters.biz/2009/08/03/varivas-yamame-flat-butt-leaders/ Many thanks to all those who attended the show, braving the elements to see us.  We sold quite a few Marryat Tactical fly rods, XL Pike rods - spinning, casting and fly rods and BROMANoDELL World Series Fly and Spinning Rods.  We also had the chance to meet quite a ... http://www.fishingmatters.biz/2009/08/02/cla-2009/ Before I mention that there is a fantastic special offer at Lakeland Fly Tying (www.lakelandflytying.com) on these lines let me make a couple of quick comments about what makes these lines so different to the rest of the pack. Firstly they are  specifically designed for fly-fishing at close quarters (unlike many ... http://www.fishingmatters.biz/2009/08/02/varivas-fly-lines/ Sales of Sea Bass Lures has gone ballistic!!  We recommend you ask at Mr Fish in Jersey, Exeter Angling Centre and Veals for new season's colours of Cultiva Lures - they are made by OWNER so come complete with OWNER Hooks- the best in the business http://www.fishingmatters.biz/2009/06/20/smith-saruna-lures/ We have finally received stock of XL Sliders, Wobblers and Poppers - don't forget that these lures are hand-crafted from wood and are individually tank tested.  They may cost a little more but they are in a class of their own and will last a generation (no a season like ... http://www.fishingmatters.biz/2009/06/20/esox-lucius-lures/ Fishermen and retailers look no further for these "best in class" hooks.  As soon as we can get them in we shall be representing OWNER hooks in the UK.  We shall be bringing in a range of the old favourites like; Carp, J-Hook, Wacky, Mosquito,, Ultraheads, Stinger, SSW, EBI, AKI, ... http://www.fishingmatters.biz/2009/06/20/owner-hooks/