Round 2 of the Matrix Commercial Championship was won by Jon Arthur with a quality 100lb 7oz catch at Packington Fisheries.
The second heat of this four-match series was spread between Molands and Gearys lakes at the popular Midlands fishery. Unsettled conditions saw the usually reliable F1s in a finicky mood and it was bigger carp that dominated the frame.
“My plan was to kick off on the feeder, but I noticed a few carp cruising around, so I had a quick go with a mugging rig,” Jon explained. “I managed five carp through the day on this, fishing meat on a 0.3g Crystal Dibber to Pink Bungee, 0.18mm Supplex and a size 16 Carp Bandits.
“The rest of my fish were caught on a 30g Method Feeder with pellets and groundbait and either maggots, meat or pellet on the hook. I only had two tiny areas amongst all the overhanging foliage to cast to but it was important to get really tight to the bank. My 10ft Acolyte Plus Feeder rod was brilliant with a BR 9-30 reel loaded with 6lb Feeder & Method Mono to a 0.18mm Supplex hooklength.
“I ended with around 16 carp and 12 F1s to top off a lovely weekend’s feeder fishing!”
The next round of the Matrix Commercial Champs is at Meadowlands Fishery.
Result:
- 1st Jon Arthur (Drennan) 100lb 7oz
- 2nd Andy Leathers (Browning) 72lb 15oz
- 3rd Rob Brennan (Garbolino) 64lb
- 4th Jason Brown (Maver Midlands) 63lb 13oz