Winning the match was Mike Fuller with 32 lb 1 oz consisting of 5 pellet caught barbel from peg 16 above the bridge at Linley.  Tricasts Dave Roberts on peg 29 had a few pounds of dace to waggler and 4 barbel on feeder to end with 29 lb 10oz, and in third place was Colin Jones ( Larry's lads) also netted 5 barbel  to pellet bait at notorious snaggy peg 132 to weigh 26 lb 3 oz.

Further results;  Chris Parr (Sensas Thyers) 25 lb 8 oz, Steve Colwell (Sussex) 19 lb 4 oz and Chris Taylor ( Bromsgrove ) 18 lb 9 oz completed the main frame.

Qualifiers going through to the grand final on the River Wye, Hereford on 15th/16th November are:

Zone a – Mike Fuller
Zone b – Chris Parr
Zone c – Colin Jones

The Angling Trust would like to thank Brian Preece and all the match stewards and Bridgnorth Match Organiser  Rosa Bailey for doing all the results.

Source: Angling Trust Fishing News

Do you want to do far better against competing anglers using top readymade baits? So many anglers today are stuck in a rut of constantly buying readymade baits which do not give them an edge because so many other anglers are using that very same bait or are using very similar baits! But the exact point of bait is to maximise your chances of getting most bites as fast as possible, and why not!

How many times have you bought into the idea that the next wonder bait on the market will give you that edge and then found that it is simply another edge that thousands have jumped onto? If you buy readymade baits then this is your situation each and every time you move onto a newly marketed bait. The ideal situation is when you present carp permanently with new experiences each time you go fishing so even though you are highly successful all the time the fish simply never catch up with whatever version of new bait you are using.

The fact is that the bait industry wants you to buy as much bait as possible and part of how they do this is selling you on the idea that your bait must give fish a reward, be a food bait carrying a premium high price tag. But if you think that food bait is the ultimate in boilies then you are very mistaken! For example, how much soya must be packing out so many of these baits sold for as little as 5 pounds a kilogram? This really demonstrates how inferior their excess free amino acid-driven feeding trigger potency truly is! Do not measure a bait by cost per kilogram.

Measure a bait by its true feeding trigger density per kilogram. You might even remember a time when a pound of milk protein boilies caught as many as 10 kilograms of fish meal boilies. Well that says it all in terms of relative feeding trigger density. You only need to introduce many kilograms of bait if it is massively under-optimised for feeding trigger density!

So many ready made so-called food baits are a massive waste of money. You can do far better making your own, but truly optimised for feeding trigger density, functional practical physical diffusion pump ion exchange feeding trigger and attractor concentrations – with the right information and help OK!

Readymade boilies have one primary purpose for the commercial bait maker; to make a profit. To do this they must first be in a form, with features and characteristics that catch you! I have yet to find a readymade bait which is genuinely optimised for function and truly maximised for performance. The reason for this is clear; it would probably kill sales immediately, as such a bait would cost a fortune per kilogram, and secondly the modes of actions and format of such bait mean they are by definition unstable, and by no means as simple to use as a hard round or barrel boilie straight out of a packet.

Another fact is that readymade boilies are predominantly made to last a minimum of at least 12 to 36 hours intact in water. Most carp anglers have no idea that such bait that lasts this long intact are lifeless exceptionally poor baits in terms of true potential for inducing maximum feeding responses! The bait companies seem to keep this little fact very quiet!

The situation is now so extreme in terms of conditioning of the public that anglers actually now believe that washing out ready made before using them is better! This is simply insane as it shows that baits used like this have already blown!

Using a completely unique homemade bait is a stunning solution endlessly more effective, but only when you design such homemade baits using totally new paradigms of design instead of not old-fashioned food bait ideas most commercial bait makers are stuck in a rut with!

I and my ebook readers and 1-1 personal bait tuition clients out-fish washed out Cell etc incredibly consistently again and again with our unique design homemade baits. (Email me about this at my site Baitbigfish if you want to do this too!) I only mention cell as so many anglers have been conditioned by advertorials and peer pressure etc into thinking it is the best bait in the world when it is far from it! (In fact if it was so good it would not need replacing with new baits brought out and would not need to be used as washed out baits having blown!) Having said that Mainline make great baits, but they can be beaten by homemade made baits with ease I assure you!

This year I have more and more been refining my one - to - one personal bait tuitions to make readymade baits irrelevant in my clients big carp fishing. This is done by empowering them fast and simply with a crystal clear basis for creating truly optimised for maximised feeding homemade baits, but not clinging to out-date paradigms of instant over-flavoured type baits or food bait nutritional paradigms which are both under-optimised in many ways on many levels, but by teaching new paradigms.

Most carp anglers think of boilies in terms of objects which have very typical features and characteristics, and anglers feel very safe with these because they appear to them to be successful. However there are very few carp anglers that have done the amount of comparative analysis required to prove that typical readymade baits can be beaten by other formats of baits repeatedly, without any pre-baiting whatsoever. Also you really can beat so-called food baits without using old school over flavouring using concentrated flavours, and without using old school high nutritional value or balanced nutrient value theories, which although work are not the pinnacle of what an individual can achieve today!

The baits you see as colour images in the magazines are fake, an illusion, because what matters in truth is what you cannot see. So for example the reactions of bait substances in combination (which interact upon each other like salts enhancing amino acids for example in solution, reacting with carp receptors with more impact; carp baits in truth are solution components actively reacting together unlocking carp receptor proteins so messages via the nervous system and brain transmit via hormones and amino acid releases which directly alter mood, brain and body chemistry firing muscle fibres to enable carp to feed!

Baits are not the solid round or barrel or cylinder shaped objects that the average guy on the bank imagines them to be! Are you in that mindset too? When you think of bait do you see solid objects in your minds eye? Think again about what bait truly is and it will lead to great results and personal breakthroughs in your fishing believe me!

I recently got back into big carp fishing after spending the majority of the last 6 years testing bait substances, levels, combinations, reactions within baits, and in water, in different waters, in different conditions, and much much more. I have taken just a small number of these refinements to big carp waters, and using homemade baits I have never made before nor tested ever, I have had in 4 short sessions on different day ticket waters two twenty nine pound carp, and five thirty pound carp including a thirty seven plus, and a forty pound twelve ounce mirror. The biggest fish were not caught by baiting in advance with food baits and were not caught using high levels of concentrated favours.

The homemade baits were simply based on a small number of top factors I have gleaned from all my bait testing over the past 6 years, and in 4 different short sessions to waters completely new to me using each time totally new unique baits, the biggest fish were caught on the first or second day or night. This was notably simply using a handful of hook baits, and a very small volume of PVA and other free baits.

By contrast, anglers fishing alongside me were fishing either having already baited with many kilograms of food baits like Mainline Cell, costing a fortune, or used some other brand of boilie and used large amounts in previous sessions to get fish onto their bait.

I was suckered into the old school HNV or BNV bait theory as being the best, but it is not. Since such baits in readymade format can be beaten so easily with very simply baits there is absolutely no doubt that the vast majority of carp anglers have no idea they are wasting a huge amount of money by allowing their perceptions to be skewed by flashy adverts, colourful fast paced videos with trendy street music etc, and all the advertorials within the fishing magazines etc.

I am an advocate of freedom in its many forms, and carp are free to dynamically evolve individually, right down to genetic level in response to readymade baits as these are their dominant threat, despite being a supplementary nutrition source on many severely over-stocked waters.

If it is controversial to write about homemade baits of different formats alternative to the stereotypical format of machine rolled readymade boilies then so what; I am walking the talk, and so are my readers of my bait secrets ebooks. I do not put absolutes in my ebooks simply because I want you to evolve in your own best way harnessing however you think and perceive, using your own personal unique advantages and bringing them all into your bait designs, bait application approaches and personal fishing evolution.

All this and more brings further speeded-up and enhanced personal growth of skills and awareness and capacity to achieve more as an angler with constantly improving success as a result of being different to the herd in your awareness and thinking and skills levels, being more and more refined in how you think, and following that very directly, far more refined in whatever you do in your fishing practices!

Opening your mind and being different to the crowd is not a risk in modern carp fishing. It is and always has been the key to exceptional success! Success in carp fishing is more a path of constant personal refinements of baits, and skills and understanding and awareness in response to the fact that our baits and rigs dynamically actively condition fish fear responses (and their consequential changes in fish behaviours by association.) The most consistent carp fishing success is not about short cuts or gimmicks but in seeking the truth about principles and keys which with thinking are like doorways to always keeping ahead of your fish!

With every refinement you become aware of or make subconsciously in your mind and in your fishing, you bring exceptional success that bit closer, and you are evolving, just as carp are evolving to combat your mindset and entrenched thinking which needs to be in the future and not what has worked in the past – or even last month; carp evolve fast! As they say, when the student is ready, the teacher appears! Revealed in my unique readymade bait and homemade bait carp and catfish bait secrets ebooks is far more powerful information look up my unique website (Baitbigfish) and see my biography below for details of my ebooks deals right now!

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Oakley Feul Cell Sunglasses: Manufacturers Description

The Oakley Fuel Cell sunglasses are a design for men that boast a sleek and smooth style yet also create a bold statement and allow the wearer to stand out from the crowd! Fusing a fine blend of art and technology, the Fuel Cell sunglasses are perfect for those who like to assert their presence without the need to be too overstated.

The sunglasses are designed with a slightly wrapped fit and feature a thick and durable yet lightweight O Matter frame which is enhanced by the effect of the Oakley Three-Point Fit structure that provides maximum comfort. We tested the camo style but the frames are also available in neutral colours such as polished black, brown smoke and brown tortoiseshell or for something a little bolder, frame colours including polished clear and polished black with a blue Oakley logo for an effective pop of colour are also in the offering.

The two lenses are cut from a single shield of pure Plutonite and precisely placed in the frame to maintain the original and streamlined contour. Peripheral vision is fully maximised with the Fuel Cell sunglasses due to the Polaric Ellipsoid lens geometry and UV filtering provides protection from UVA, UVB and UVC light. Some styles within the Fuel Cell collection also feature an iridium lens coating which reduces glare and tunes light transmission and polarised lenses for enhanced glare reduction and the ultimate in visual quality.

Review:

So, the manufacturers description is rather technical to say the least but we wanted to know if they hit the spot with regards to comfort, style and performance.

1. Comfort:
I loved the feel of these Oakley Sunglasses from Shade Station. Unlike many sunglasses I have worn, I wasn't constantly repositioning them on the head and almost forgot I was wearing them. The wrap-around style provides all round cover for your eyes even when looking up and down. They grip your head well without being in the slightest bit uncomfortable.

2. Performance
These sunglasses performed really well when we tested them on a day with mixed sunshine and cloudy periods. Everything remained clear and in focus (even when the sun went in) and there was no glare from the sun. These Oakley Fuel Cell Sunglasses seemed great at filtering out light, images remained crisp with great clarity/definition and colours seemed true to life.

3. Style:
Excellent. The unmistakeable Oakley logo on both sides of the glasses indicates you are wearing a stylish and classy pair of glasses and with camo being the choice of wear for many anglers these days, these Shade Station stock Oakley fishing sunglasses are sure to hit the mark with anglers, particularly carp and game anglers who really need a decent pair of shades to inspect the water carefully when stalking their prey.

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Prices and where to buy:

The Oakley Fuel Cell Sunglasses are available to buy online at www.shadestation.co.uk

Price:
£112.00 with FREE delivery

Available frame and lens colours:
Visit Shade Station's website for a full list of Oakley Fuel Cell Sunglasses' frame and lens colours.

The survey only takes 10 minutes so click HERE to have your say and please forward this email to a friend so they can participate in the survey too.

Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive of the Angling Trust & Fish Legal said: "This angling survey is an important opportunity for anglers to give us their views not only about the work of their representative body but also on any issues that they feel are important to the future of angling. This might include worries about declining fish stocks, threats to anglers' rights and the lack of young people coming into our sport. We will publish the results of the survey in November and will use it to prioritise our campaigns, and Fish Legal's legal work, over the coming year. I urge everyone who cares about the future of fishing to get involved and have their say"

The Angling Trust runs campaigns, and Fish Legal takes legal action, to fight numerous threats to fish stocks such as poaching, predation, pollution, habitat damage and over-abstraction. The unified organisation also promotes the benefits of angling to society and protects anglers' rights to go fishing. The Trust also has a wide range of programmes to get more people fishing more often and manages a growing calendar of national and international competitions.

The survey is intended to identify the top priorities for the angling community to back up our campaigns and legal action.

Source: Angling Trust Fishing News

14 teams of six anglers lined the banks of The Glebe and the Foundation Lake.  Fishery owner Roy Marlow runs this event and he thanked all the anglers for being fantastic ambassadors for the Angling Trust.

Although the fishing was very serious everyone had a great time and there was a lot of fun had by everyone.  Roy Marlow commented “this event supported by many of the most talented anglers in the country is by far the best competition in the fishing year at Mallory Park Fisheries.  Every member of the Angling Trust demonstrates how much fun can be had in a serious competition like this.  It is the anglers and their supporting companies that make this all happen.”

It was a nail biting finish for the individual winner and the top team with so many good weights being recorded on the day.
The winning team by just two points was Team Daiwa closely followed by M.A.P.  Team Daiwa consisted of;  Phil Ringer, Luke Sears, Pemb Wrighting, Paul Holland, Steve Ringer, and Martin Greene.  It was on the wire right till the end regarding the individual winner with 5 anglers only a few fish apart. There were 29 weights over 100 lbs recorded, but it was Marukyu star Andrew Williams who edged his way clear with a weight of 205 lbs to take the title.

Special thanks also went to Marukyu UK who sponsored the trophies for this event.

Top 8 individual results
1st Andrew Williams Team Marukyu 205 lbs
2nd Mark Malin Team M.A.P 199 lbs
3rd Dave Dare Team Marukyu 193 lbs
4th Tony Curd Team MAP 191 lbs
5th Craig Jones Team Marukyu 188 lbs
6th Colin Mercer  MFS A Team 175 lbs
7th Ady Lindsey Maver Gold Young 175 lbs
8th Ian Toplis Scone Zone 173 lbs

Top 3 team results;
1st Team Team Daiwa
2nd M.A.P
3rd Team Marukyu Red

Source: Angling Trust Fishing News

All S&TA members are very welcome to attend – and please bring along any non-member friends with you to hear about the work of the Association, especially the local issues around S&TA’s Chalkstream Campaign and ongoing Chalkstream Project with Southampton University.  You will also hear about our declining fly life from John Slader, and what the new-look Riverfly Partnership (RP), which operates through S&TA’s charitable status, is doing about it - from the new Anglers and Rivers Monitoring Initiative (ARMI) Coordinator, Ben Fitch.  Then ask questions and discuss S&TA’s and RP's present and future work. 

Presentation by Paul Knight – Current S&TA Campaigns and the Chalkstream Project

Presentation by John Slader -  What has happened to our Fly Life?

Presentation by Ben Fitch – The new-look Riverfly Partnership

Discussion – your chance to question S&TA’s work and discuss our future direction

Admission and refreshments free to all, and the meeting will end by 9.30pm.

Please notify John Slader -  by Monday September 8th if you would like to attend, so that we can give the museum’s caterers an idea of numbers. 

Source: Salmon and Trout Association

A very cold North Westerly wind blowing across the lake meant that those drawn on the right hand bank had it in their faces all day, whilst those on the opposite bank amongst the trees had it off their backs, where it was noticeably warmer.  Although a considerable number of fish had been caught on the Thursday prior to the Championship when some of the anglers had been to practice, the changes in the conditions had put a damper on big catches and most of the competitors seriously struggled irrespective of what method they used.

Top rod on the day was Stephen Beard, a local from Stratford on Avon with 49 kg 140 grams from end peg 78.  Casting his method feeder 50 to 60 yards out, he had 4 carp and a couple of skimmers in the first 3 hours of the match, a couple more skimmers in the next hour and a further 5 carp in the final hour.

The 4 section Qualifiers who go through to the final in September were:-

‘A’ Section – Trevor Wyse – 16 kg 320 grams
‘B’ Section – Paul Urban – 8 kg 140 grams
‘C’ Section – Kerry McMahon – 21 kg 380 grams
‘D’ Section – Stephen Beard – 49 kg 140 grams

The next Stillwater Championship qualifier takes place at Earlswood Lakes (Engine Pool) on Wednesday 3rd September.

Source: Angling Trust Fishing News

The Angling Trust England Veterans team had fished a fantastic match losing to the host nation by only 2 points in the torrid heat of the Italian capital city. To beat the Italians on their own territory was always going to be difficult, but the tremendous second day performance by England saw the team fall agonisingly short with only 2 points in separating the two teams at the final whistle.

Unfortunately the England Disabled team although having a good week in practice struggled on the two match days and could only manage 9th out of the 10 teams fishing the event.

FIPSed Veterans World Angling Championship

With temperatures reaching mid to high 30's England had to try and acclimatise in just four days before the actual match started, and at the same time the squad had to sort out a plan of attack for a river they had never seen before. The Tiber river was carrying a lot of pace and colour at the beginning of the week, and although the pace slowed a little it did lose a lot of colour.  Apparently there are a number of dams upstream and the level changed considerably during fishing necessitating a constant plumbing of the depth.  The depth varied along the match length from 1.5metres to 4 metres, but the biggest problem the team encounted was the horribly snaggy bottom which resulted in all the anglers losing up to 40 hook lengths in just four hours of fishing.  Up to 50 grams of flat floats had to be used in some sections when the current was at its strongest, and yet in other areas 6 grams running floats accounted for a lot of fish.

However, the England team devised a plan that worked exceptionally well and it was only an extremely bad peg in section C on the first day that cost them the gold medal. Gravel and sticky magg used in conjunction with joker in a ground bait, gravel and leam mix fed at 11.5 metres was the plan.  Finding a clear spot was the difficult part especially in sections A, B and C, whilst D section was the best area to use a running float. In the bottom three sections the team knew that lots of hook lengths were going to be lost searching the swim to find the best area, and then it was necessary to fish as still a bait as possible to avoid all the snags, hence a 30 to 50 gram flat float.
In sections A, B and C maggots proved to be the best hook bait with bloodworm accounting for a lot of fish in section D.

A first day points total of 22 put England in joint second place some 8 points behind Italy with a number of countries also only a few points adrift so it was imperative that a second day plan was needed to make sure of a podium place.

England’s first day team results.
Manager Dick Clegg
Assistant Danny Sixsmith
Section A.  Terry Lancaster  3 points  3.773kilos
Section B.  Steve Sanders    7  points  2.941  kilos
Section C.  Joe Roberts        11 points  0.725 kilos
Section D.  Roger Marlow    1   point   12.722  kilos
Reserve  Dicky Carr

Top 6 Team Results Day 1;
1. Italy 14 points
2. England  22 points
3. Hungary 22 points
4. Germany 23 points
5. Swiss 23 points
6. Portugal 24 points

Roger Marlow, Veterans Team England put up a sterling performance in section D recording the best weight of the competition as he weighed 12.722 kilos giving him an excellent chance of an individual podium place providing he had a good second day peg.

This ever increasingly popular Veterans competition attracted 14 teams this year double that of a few years ago when England hosted the World Championships in Milton Keynes.  Team England’s second day’s performance was exceptional as the same 4 men almost overturned the first day’s 8 point deficit.  Normally the lowest point’s scorer from the first day would be replaced by the reserve, but Dicky Carr decided that he would prefer it if Joe Roberts took his place and this decision was justified when Joe won section B to register just 1 point.

England’s second day team results.
Section A. Roger Marlow 5 Points 2.388 kilos
Section B. Joe Roberts 1 point 2.491 kilos
Section C. Terry Lancaster 3 points 2.767 kilos
Section D. Steve Sanders 6 points 5.549 kilos

Top 6 Team Results Day 2;
1.  England 15 points
2. France 21 points
3. Italy 21 points
4. Finland 23 points

Final team placings;
1. Italy 35 points
2. England 37 points
3. Hungary 48 points
4. Switzerland 51 points

Unfortunately Roger Marlow’s second day draw left him agonisingly 1 point short of an individual medal.

Top 3 Individuals results;
1. Jacky Belliard Switzerland 3 points
2. Pedro Peralta Portugal 4 points
3. Maurice Meganck Belgium 5 points

England placing’s;

4. Roger Marlow England
7. Terry Lancaster England
20. Joe Roberts England
21. Steve Sanders England

Dick Clegg, OBE, International Events Manager, Angling Trust stated “The venue was a great test of an anglers skill and temperament as some of the snag pit areas would make most people give up in disgust. There were however, methods to catch fish and the team sorted it out in just a few days. Barbel to 2 kilos along with bream of a similar size as well as carrassio, mullet and roach made up the weights and with just a little more luck on day one we could have won gold. It was however, always going to be a struggle to beat Italy on their own patch and I am proud to have been part of a great squad performance.  Danny Sixsmith was an asset and Dicky Carr's decision to step down on the second day was decisive in the result.  I would like to thank Sensas for their continued sponsorship of groundbait and for making sure that it was available on site in Rome.”

FIPSed Disabled World Angling Championship

The Disabled World Angling Championship was held just downstream of the Veterans match length and 10 teams took part in this the 16th running of the event.

Here the river had a little less pace than the area fished by the Veterans and indeed in downstream section A the flow was more upstream near the bank as the river followed a bend.  In practice the team caught well fishing similar tactics to that used by the Veterans, but Mark Eves did land a catfish of 7 kilos caught on a Bolognese rod fished 30 metres out into the current.  Flat floats carrying 30 grams and 4/5 grams round floats for running through were the order of the day again with 2 or 3 maggots, bloodworm or red worm tipped with maggot to tempt carrassio and skimmers. The bulk shotting was best fished about 6 inches off  bottom with a long hook length carrying 2 or 3 BB's.

Day one resulted in England finishing in 9th position with 29 points.

England Disabled squad consisted of; Mark Eves, Alan Chadbone, Mick Cove and Bill Galt, (manager)  John Weeden, (helpers)  Mick Gibbs, Geoff  Lewis, Mark Wells and Tony Troth

Dick Clegg, OBE, International Events Manager, Angling Trust said;  'It was very difficult for the disabled team members to come to terms with using flat floats of such a huge size since none of them had any previous knowledge of their use. The helpers here play a large part in this competition, in landing fish, balling and throwing ground bait etc. so I would like to thank them for their help and a special thanks to Mick Gibbs and Geoff Lewis for driving the van with all the equipment from the UK.”

Final result;

Team
1.  Hungary 31 points
2. Czech Rep. 36 points
3. Croatia  37 points
England finished 9th

Top 3 Individual results;
1. Gyula Gurisatti 4 points  Hungary
2. Alain Schaeffer 5 points  France
3. Bohumil Sedlacek 6 points  Czech Republic

Team England results;
30. Bill Galt 14 points
32. Alan Chadbone 14 points
33. Mick Cove 15 points
35. Mark Eves 16 points

Source: Angling Trust Fishing News

Product Description

Made from Hydrafort peached polyester fabric, the Regatta Mens Defender III 3 in 1 Breathable Waterproof & Windproof Jacket boasts the following features:

• The Outer has Concealed hood with adjuster.
• Stormflap hook and loop.
• Adjustable cuffs.
• 2 zipped lower pockets.
• Adjustable shock-cord hem.
• Concealed zip entrance in lining for embroidery access.
• Mesh lined body.
• Taped seams.
• Inner: Fleece cuffs. 2 zipped lower pockets. Adjustable shock-cord hem.

Review:

Regatta claim that their Defender III 3 in 1 Breathable Waterproof & Windproof Jacket is completely waterproof and windproof. With the warm, sunny weather we've experienced in the UK recently, we had to wait a while to get some really inclement weather to put the jacket through it's paces and properly test the manufacturer's claims. Last weekend's stormy weather (the tail end of Hurricane Bertha) proved to be an ideal opportunity. It couldn't have been wetter or windier as we put the jacket to the test.

The first thing to mention is that the jacket gives a really good first impression as we unpacked it, appearing to be really well made and durable. We really liked some of the jacket's features especially the removable inner fleece for when things get a little too warm. This means that the jacket can be used just as a waterproof jacket when required but can also be used to keep out the cold by replacing the inner fleece layer when things turn more wintry. We also liked the adjustable cuffs and hem which help in keeping the wind and rain out and also the hood which folds neatly away when not required. The jacket features two generous sized inside pockets, ideal for carrying and keeping dry odd pieces of terminal tackle.

So, did the jacket keep us protected from the torrential rain and wind we tested it in? On the whole we'd have to say YES it did. We did experience a few very minor patches of leakage but to be honest, the weather was really extreme and we would expect it to hold up perfectly in "normal" wind and rain. In terms of warmth, we tested it on a mild day and did get rather warm when wearing it. We did keep the fleece layer inside though and overall this bodes well for when the jacket would be worn on a cold winter's day.

The Regatta Mens Defender III 3 in 1 Breathable Waterproof & Windproof Jacket is comfortable to wear, stylish and comes with an affordable price tag especially when purchased from Brookes. Overall, we would highly recommend this jacket to anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for an affordable jacket that will keep them protected from the wind, rain and cold.

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Prices and where to buy:

The Regatta Mens Defender III 3 in 1 Breathable Waterproof & Windproof Jacket is available to buy online at www.ebrookes.co.uk

Price:
ONLY £29.99 excluding VAT. (List price was £75.00)

Available sizes:
M (40"), L (42''), XL (44''), XXL (47''), XXXL (50")

Available colours:
Black/Seal Grey, Classic Red/Seal Grey, Navy/Black, Royal Blue/Navy