The end of the traditional closed season can have quite a big impact on trade. Many anglers who frequent shops find they have no need to go shopping for bait. With the rods hanging up in the garage, the attention is often turned towards such things as gardening, paying the spouse some attention and even DIY!

This year, we, as anglers, have had our movements severely restricted by the terrible Foot & Mouth outbreak. Many anglers are staying at home at a time when they are usually fishing like mad, getting as many sessions in as they can before the rivers get their three month break.

However, some good could come of this.....

Think about how much you save when you are not fishing. How much would you have spent on bait? Food? Fuel? Bits and pieces in the tackle shop? The list of possible expenditure could go on for miles!

Now think about all the times you've wished for new tackle. A quality rod, maybe? Or a super-smooth reel? Perhaps you've wanted to try braid for a while, but didn't like the price? An angling holiday? Or even a new branch of angling? Again, the list goes on....

NOW COULD BE THE PERFECT TIME TO TREAT YOURSELF!

With this in mind, we've contacted a few companies and offered a free plug on this page for any offers, ideas or news that they may have. This offer has been extended to anyone with any kind of business relating to angling in the UK, whether they are based in the UK or not. As long as UK anglers can get their products, that's all we need to give them a plug. If you're in business and would like to be included, email us details of your offer or news.

So, don't sit back, give something new a try, or treat yourself....and please remember to mention Anglers' Net if you contact any company with this in mind. Take a look at the ideas forming below.

Tight Lines,

Elton

Why pay for expensive imported fly rods? Okay, so you get a "any breakage guarantee" for life......but what you should know is that your rods (in fact all your fishing gear) can be added to your house Contents insurance? No house insurance? No problem.....take out a Fishing gear policy - it will cost about £25.00 a year.

Now what will you do with all the money you have saved?

You could buy a custom hand built rod made to your specifications from £85.00 

We build on Harrisons blanks...............

Call John on 01269 822999 or visit http://www.fishing-in-wales.com/wildlife/cfs

Sandwich Bait & Tackle have just moved to:
South East Water Gardens
Dover Road
Sandwich
CT13 0DG

Tel 01304-613752

Great access and ample parking

Take a look at the new Lithium Ion powered head torch from Speleo, the FX-ion.

We believe this to be the lightest rechargeable headtorch on earth - absolute cutting edge of technology!

It can be seen on:- http://www.speleo.co.uk/anglers.htm

Our web site at www.predator-people.co.uk has been revamped and several new pages added and were running a competition this season with the prize of a free place on our Norwegian Pike Expedition 2002 for the lucky winner - that should hopefully bring a smile to someone's face.

A pair of 12ft 2 1/4lb Mk2 Armalites Only £230
A pair of 13ft 3 1/2lb SPs at an amazing £240
3 BM 12ft 2 3/4lb Graphite Carp Rods Just £210
Reuben Heaton Specimen Scales A Snip AT £67

Call Us Now on 01322- 866015 or Visit the Website at www.bobmorristackle.co.uk Email bmt@eurospec.freeserve.co.uk

LurenetQFP have just released their 2001 catalogue and it boasts "The Best Lures At The Best Prices".

You can view these online, and request your copy, by visiting http://www.lurenet.co.uk/ - don't forget to mention Anglers' Net!

Here at Aqua Vista we are now manufacturing 4 different sizes of overwraps to cater for the new sizes of oval brollies on the market. Our website at www.aquavista.co.uk gives more details. We also have many sale items at our factory shop. We don't just make carp gear either - we cater for all anglers! All our gear is made in our own factory and we can make items to measure for you. So now is the time to renew your clothing and/or luggage whilst you still have time!
 
Regards,

Nigel Banks

...would like to notify all interested anglers/nature lovers etc, that we are not restricted by the current foot and mouth crisis and are OPEN as usual, but we do ask that our customers using the "Dogs Welcome" section of our holiday , be respectful of the concerns of the local farmers and not allow their dogs to run free (other than on our land).

For further information please contact Jeff or Jane Mason, Tinney Waters, DEVON
phone 01409271362
web www.tinneywaters.co.uk

Just to let you know that Trencreek Farm Holiday Park is still opening at Easter for Self-catering accommodation, Camping and our Fishing lakes. There
are some foot paths closed around Cornwall but most of the beaches and piers are still accessible.

We do have some animals on site but are taking all the necessary precautions disinfectant, etc. The only exception to this is if a visitor is coming from a Commercial Farm. In this case it would be wise if they stayed away.

Steve Kendall
www.trencreek.co.uk

I would be grateful if you could remind the fly fishing anglers that with so many waters closed they could maybe tie up a few more patterns for when the light goes to green again for angling.

We have a very large choice of materials and tools at competitive prices on our website plus thousands of  very high quality trout flies tied for us by our own fly dressers at very competitive prices. In addition, we are introducing many new patterns of trout fly this season including sparklers, goldhead sparklers, sight bob killers (absolute must if using a sight bob) flexi buzzers, woven nymphs etc. Many are now in stock but not yet shown on our website which is being extended at the moment to take account of the new products.

If anyone wants details of these new flies then they can contact the shop on 01539 724867 or e mail us at fish@carlsons.co.uk

 
Many thanks,

Bob Carlson
Carlsons Fishing Tackle
http://www.carlsons.co.uk/

Dear Anglers' Net,

Can we take advantage of your offer to let fishermen know that at South Farm, we are still open for business. We have 5 self catering cottages and four well stocked coarse fishing lakes that are easy walking distance from the cottages. We are taking standard foot and mouth precautions re disinfecting. but it is quite possible to come to South Farm to fish without having to move far afield. We only have have 2 pet goats and fowl at present.We also have beautiful views, wood burners, spa, sauna, tennis,wet weather games barn with table tennis, darts, badminton, a bbq and woodburner so we are a self contained  family and fishing holiday. Our neighbours are farmers, so dogs must be kept on leads and woodland/farmland walks are closed . There are still places in Devon to visit. There are angling shops in Honiton and Cullompton .
Come and Enjoy.

Regards South Farm - http://www.southfarm.co.uk/

I can offer a 15% discount off all custom-built rods (all different types) up to the end of April 2001.  I can send information to anyone interested or visit www.customflyrods.demon.co.uk
Also, as an authorised Hardy dealer, we can offer a discount of 17.5% off fly rods, reels and fly lines, when purchased as a 'kit'. Interested browsers can email me: colin@customflyrods.demon.co.uk  or phone: 0161-748  0959.

Never ones to sit back and rest on their laurels, Chris & Sue Harris have always got something happening at Harris Angling. For example, their Half Price Bargain Of The Day - a fresh deal every day.

When you consider that they've got what must be one of the best collections of lures available for sale on the planet, Harris Angling must be worth a visit!

Click their logo to visit the Harris Angling site.

Not only does Bob Morris write for Anglers' Net, which is worthy of a plug in itself, but he also regularly has a 'Bargain Corner' on his site. Click here to see what's on offer today. Here's a small selection of what was on offer at the time of writing this:

Sundridge Millennium Dome 1 man - £69.95
Chub Dome -  £79.95
Awnhaven 50" 0verwrap -   £ 39.95
Gold Label 50" Wraparound   Sides - £ 24.95
Fox compact Pod -  £39.95
Solar Stainless  Sly Pod - £39.95    

I would suggest to the fresh water fraternity to maybe giving sea a try while this ban applies.

If anyone has never tried fishing with gills or jellies, they ought to give it a go as there is some very good Pollack fishing at the moment and you are in with a good chance of breaking a record or two!

All the best and keep up the good work.

Derek,
Riptide - Brighton Marina Charters.
www.riptide4fishing.co.uk

Elton

Just reviewed yur e-mail and simply wanted to let you know we have a number of things happening here, including the following:

1. Standing discounts within our secure, online, tackle shop & shopping cart.
2. The world's first "fish species x tackle match search engine"
3. Monthly free tackle competition
4. Online "how to" fishing articles.
5. Plus a host of leading edge tackle for fresh, salt, deep sea & game anglers.

Regards,

Steve Badman
MJB
DEMON JIGS & DEEP WATER LURES
http://www.demonjigs.com/