February 26, 2019 Exceptionally warm day February 26, 2019 Exceptionally warm day: With warm weather in the forecast, we decided to head to the Netherlands for a day. The goal was to go looking for the 3 usual predator fish species with the bellyboat. We especially knew that nice fat perch were active in the […]
A special 18gr! I tested both the reel-seat and the lure version and both are very sharp, depending on your personal preference. The Quantum 2.10m Vapor Finesse Lure & Jig 5-18g from Quantum is no ordinary 18gr rod. It’s a pretty stiff rod that makes it possible to fish with light weights. Ideal therefore for […]
Catfish hunting with the Helix. A while ago Pieter asked me to join him on his zodiac to give some tips and tricks for using his new Humminbird Helix 7 Chirp GPS. We agreed on a day to explore a new stretch of the Meuse. To me, a Humminbird Helix unit of any size with […]
The short straw Today I’d arranged with Greg to head out to the Meuse to fish for some catfish from the bellyboat. We’d agreed early so we’d be on the water at first light. We wanted to try a new stretch of the Meuse where there’s regularly a lot of jet ski activity. Being on […]
May 26, 2018 Or rather, the last Saturday of May. A day that’s always marked with big exclamation points in the calendar for our predator-fishing neighbours to the north. As predator anglers in Belgium we’re less affected by the closed season thanks to our private waters and navigable waterways where predator fishing is still allowed. […]