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The Great Rod Race - Episodes 7-9
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With less than a day to catch each fish, Matt faces an uphill struggle. Some fish, such as the ferox trout, stone loach and wild carp are virtually impossible to find let alone to catch. Some of the fish are so small - like the bullhead or miller's thumb - that anglers would not normally attempt to catch them. Plus there are foreign, big fish like the wels catfish, ancient fish such as eels and tiny fish including sticklebacks.
To catch each species Matt uses diverse styles of angling, from fly-casting for trout and salmon to legering with modern paste baits for carp. He demonstrates classic styles such as free-lining and trotting with floats, plus he uses cut-down tackle for the mini-species, such as loach and sticklebacks.
Matt and Mick make their journey around the UK in a custom-fitted van complete with bunk beds, a small stove for cooking and special storage for their tackle. The van itself is a state-of-the-art fisherman's haven, fitted with rod racks, trays, compartments and even a fridge-freezer for bait.
Half-way through their adventure Matt and Mike are in the heart of The Black Country at Himley Hall, Dudley and after a successful days fishing Matt beats his own carp. Day 17 and the hunt for gudgeon, roach and dace is on at the Whittington Canal, Stourbridge, a sentimental spot where Matt caught his very first fish. Moving on to the river Teifi, and with the help of local expert Stefan Jones, they finally catch the sea trout. Another night-time fishing session sees them at Burton Mere Estate, Chester, where their skill and perseverance finally pay off, and they can at last strike the elusive catfish off their list!
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- Jonathan Chappell
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- English
The Great Rod Race - Episodes 7-9
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With less than a day to catch each fish, Matt faces an uphill struggle. Some fish, such as the ferox trout, stone loach and wild carp are virtually impossible to find let alone to catch. Some of the fish are so small - like the bullhead or miller's thumb - that anglers would not normally attempt to catch them. Plus there are foreign, big fish like the wels catfish, ancient fish such as eels and tiny fish including sticklebacks.
To catch each species Matt uses diverse styles of angling, from fly-casting for trout and salmon to legering with modern paste baits for carp. He demonstrates classic styles such as free-lining and trotting with floats, plus he uses cut-down tackle for the mini-species, such as loach and sticklebacks.
Matt and Mick make their journey around the UK in a custom-fitted van complete with bunk beds, a small stove for cooking and special storage for their tackle. The van itself is a state-of-the-art fisherman's haven, fitted with rod racks, trays, compartments and even a fridge-freezer for bait.
Half-way through their adventure Matt and Mike are in the heart of The Black Country at Himley Hall, Dudley and after a successful days fishing Matt beats his own carp. Day 17 and the hunt for gudgeon, roach and dace is on at the Whittington Canal, Stourbridge, a sentimental spot where Matt caught his very first fish. Moving on to the river Teifi, and with the help of local expert Stefan Jones, they finally catch the sea trout. Another night-time fishing session sees them at Burton Mere Estate, Chester, where their skill and perseverance finally pay off, and they can at last strike the elusive catfish off their list!
- 1
- Jonathan Chappell
- E
- 2
- English
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