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Consultants >> Martin Clarke - Carp Specialist

Martin Clarke - Carp Specialist


	NAME: Martin Clarke AGE: 46 ALSO KNOW AS: Eagle Eye & Golden B.....s HOMETOWN: Luton OCCUPATION: Bricklayer / Consultant SPONSORS: Richworth, Greys/Chub

	UK PB's:

	MIRROR CARP: 46.02lb COMMON CARP: 43.10lb LEATHER CARP: 32.04lb

Has written many articles in the leading UK magazines and a few selected foriegn mags. Wrote Strictly Carp in 2000.

"Look after your tackle but remember it's what's in the water that matters the most!"

	FAVORITE BAIT:

	TYPE OF BAIT: Ultraplex readymades WHY YOUR FAVORITE: Superb fishmeal base with an awesome Vanilla twist. HOW TO USE BAIT: Two 10mm's straight out the bag for bottom bait fishing on a clean bottom, 14mm pop-up if there's any weed or debri about on the bottom.

	EQUIPMENT LIST:

	RODS: Greys X-Flite 12 REELS: Diawa 5000T's BAITS: Catapult, spodding ACCESSORIES: Korda, Kryston and ESP bit's and pieces

	FAVORITES:

	SET UP : Stalking PLACE TO FISH : Hardwick/Smiths lake, Oxfordshire SWIM: The point

	FISHING HIGHLIGHTS:

	45.08lb & 46.02lb brace. 62.08lb France. 42lb February floater.

	MARTIN CLARKE QUESTION OF THE MONTH:

	Q: Have Richworth any plans on a Stick mix martin? A: Yes, I've been fieldtesting two mixes for the last 12 months and results have been very good so you should expect to see something soon!

	MARTIN CLARKE TOP TIPS:

	TIP 1: Check to see your hooks are sharp before each cast. TIP 2: Wear sunglasses to look into the water rather than looking at the water. TIP 3: Be the first to use Aqua Stim on your lake.

	WHAT'S NEXT FOR YOU?

	There's a few big'uns I've got my eye on so i'll be targeting them. Continue writing for Carpworld and keep plugging away at my next book.

ASK MARTIN CLARKE A QUESTION?



43.10lb pb common on two 10mm Ultraplex



42lb february floater, cork hookbait soaked in Ultraplex liquid additive



29lb common caught on 14mm Ultraplex pop-up