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  • Blue Dye – A Fish Farmer’s Point of View.

    East Yorkshire Fish Farm Sunday Blog Hi Pond Keepers! I’ve been asked to write this quick blog on the controversial topic of using blue dye in ponds to stop algae and blanket weed. The reason I’ve been asked is because, for the last ten years, I’ve owned and managed East Yorkshire Fish Farm—after spending 15…

  • The Shelley–Gray Dispute : The Changing Culture of Carp Fishing.

    Tensions On The Bank. What can we learn from the very public dispute between Jim Shelley and Elliott Gray. In a sport built on patience, stillness, and respect for nature, few things stir more heat than a debate over fish care. But when two of carp fishing’s most recognisable figures—Jim Shelley and Elliot Gray—clash publicly,…

  • How To Choose The correct Hook Pattern

    There are many hook patterns on the market. All with slight variations. The classic Wide Gape with and without a beak, the out turned eye hook, a curve shank, long shank and Krank style. Each style of hook has a different purpose and will react differently depending on the hook link material, and the way…