Welcome

Finally we’ve had a weekend of decent weather, giving us the perfect opportunity to get on the bank and catch a few fish (hopefully using loads of Fox gear!).

Fox consultant and angling star Mick Brown has certainly been enjoying recent good sport. Whilst out testing some new Fox reels he banked his biggest ever UK catfish – a monster weighing over 69lb.

Match star Mark Pollard wasn’t so lucky testing the new Fox Match seatbox. During the famous Wychavon Angling Festival on the River Avon he banked just 6oz of fish over two days of matches. You can read about both Mick and Polly’s sessions by visiting the Fox Blog.

Just like our product development, we’re always looking at improving things at Fox, and our newsletter is no different. If you have any comments – good or bad – email me at scole@foxnewsletter.com

If you’re wondering who on earth I am, my name is Steve Cole and I have recently started work at Fox as media and publicity manager. So, among other projects I’ll be responsible for bringing you a new newsletter every two weeks.

Tight lines

Steve Cole

Match carping by Mark Pollard
With summer almost gone (did it ever arrive?!) start to think about reducing your feed. Keep your feed tight by using Fox Match Toss Pots and always wet your pellets. Carp can digest soft, damped feed pellets easier than hard pellets and will therefore stay feeding in your peg for longer!

Carping with a difference by Mick Brown
Fancy trying something different? Use a piece of fish on one of your rigs. Yes it really works. It's a natural progression from fish-based boilies and pellets - the real thing! Feed with pellets and boilies and put a fish section on the hook. About a 15-20 mm long chunk on a hair. My best this season on this tactic is 34 lbs 8 oz on three chunks of lamprey! They like mackerel and herring too!

Ever wondering what the nation’s top anglers get up to each week? Well, now you can find out thanks to the brand new Fox Blog. Found at www.foxint.com the new blog features weekly ramblings by some of Fox’s biggest names.

Initially you can read about the match exploits of Mark Pollard, sea stories from Alan Yates with Mick Brown divulging his special secrets. You can also leave a commment and put questions to the experts. The blogs are updated every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Take a look!

Here’s a sneak preview into some of the major products we’re currently working on. The long awaited launch of our new match box is getting nearer. We are hoping for a pre-Christmas launch and judging by the sample we have sitting in the office, it will undoubtedly be a firm favourite with match anglers across Europe.

The same goes for a top-secret new carp reel which is in development. Again, we’re working like mad for a launch just before Christmas, but we can ensure you that this is something special. I really have been sworn to secrecy, so I’m afraid I can’t say any more.

However, I can reveal more about the new 2008 Predator Catalogue which we’re currently putting the finishing touches to. The 100-page guide, showcasing our complete Predator range, has been put together with the help of Mick Brown and Dave Kelbrick. Expect new rods, luggage, accessories, lures…the list is endless. The brochure should be printed by the end of September.

Match anglers can now stay warm and look the part following the launch of two new Fox Match fleeces.

Available from Fox stockists, or through www.foxint.com, the wind resistant heavy-duty fleeces are available in two styles – a blue/black pullover (£44.99), or a black zip fleece £49.99).

Sizes available are: Medium, Large, X Large and XX Large.

Every month Fox gear is reviewed in the nation’s magazines. Here are just a few comments to look out for:

Carpology
The guys at Carpology have just reviewed the F1 Bivvy in their September edition (on-sale now). Headlined ‘Shear brilliance’ the review highlights the many little features that make a big difference. Comments include: ‘the storm porch is one of the best we’ve ever seen’. Take a look.

Total Sea Fishing
We’ve been given a secret insight into a single page review on the new Envoy Surf rod that will feature in the November edition that goes on-sale at the start of October. Deputy editor and respected international sea caster, Roger Mortimore, was very impressed with the rod during a recent testing session. He was particularly pleased with the huge distances he managed to achieve with the cast.

Improve Your Coarse Fishing
Tackle guru Dave Woodmansey has reviewed the £18.99 Fox Warrior Micron bite alarm in a comparative test. Find out whether it won in the November edition, on-sale October 1.

Carp Plus X Dome – rrp: £129.99. Offer price: £79.99

This month Erics Angling is running a special offer on our Carp Plus X Dome. It usually retails at £129.99, but take advantage of this offer and you could pick one up for just £79.99 – there is limited stock though, so be quick.

The dome is made from 4oz/210 Denier fabric with capacity for a full length bedchair and tackle storage. It also comes with a zipped carry bag and steel bivvy pegs.

For more details log on to: www.ericsangling.com or call 01132 602033.