Chub Carp Academy Gains New Member

Ian Gemson of Smart Carping Limited has joined the Academy

The Chub Carp Academy has recruited a new member.

Ian Gemson of Smart Carping Limited has joined the Academy. Ian has been fishing for 40 years and carp fishing for 12 years. He first started fishing as a child in Hampshire before going onto fish matches in a local team on rivers, canals and lakes and winning many events.

Ian has transplanted much of his coarse fishing skills across from his early days as a match angler to help him catch many large carp from all across the UK.

A qualified Angling Coach to Level 2, Ian runs a Carp fishing coaching company called Smart Carping Limited, based in Hampshire which aims to help anglers of all ages and abilities to get the best from their hobby. In 2009 Ian's coaching sessions saw fifty twenty pound carp caught and fifty three personal bests smashed in the process.

Ian's PB is a 35 lb 11 oz Mirror from a southern gravel pit.

Ian said;
“Smart Carping Limited started with the intention to show anglers simple and effective fishing techniques and how to get the best from their hobby however, at the same time showing people quality equipment that would give them everything they wanted, but wouldn’t break the bank.

“Chub and Smart Carping have the same ethos – both quality companies with a quality brand. I believe this perfect marriage will benefit each other and our customers and I am looking forward to working with the Academy.”

Chub Academy Manager, Jason Green said;
“The Chub Academy are proud to welcome Ian onto the team. Ian brings with him a wealth of experience from working one-on-one with novice, intermediate and experienced anglers and he is a great asset to the Chub Carp Academy.”

Ian Gemson of Smart Carping Limited