Jon Arthur's Blog

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River / River Thames

Clan-Fest!

Had plenty of bites on the two-day Clan-Fest competition on the Upper Thames at Clanfield at the weekend. This river is alive with fish at the moment. I’ve been watching perch smashing into shoals...

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Carp / Meadowlands

Back On The Carp

I fished the afternoon open at Meadowlands last night. My first proper carp match for over a month! With a nice wind on the lake I thought it’d fish its nuts off, so I...

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River Thames

Back On The Thames

Fished the Pete Jackson Memorial on the Thames at Clifton on Sunday, expertly ran by Tony Gee. A lovely looking venue I’d not seen before and parking behind every peg was a bonus. Talk...

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Articles / Legends

Vincent The Master Matchman

I have recently purchased a fabulous book called Vincent The Master Matchman. Anyone who knows anything about match fishing will immediately know that means the legendary Dave Vincent! Together with his brother Mick they...

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Evesham / Perch / River / River Avon / Roach

A Bit Of A Wipeout

My latest film on YouTube is a frustrating match on the River Avon at Evesham with lots to contend with. Crystal clear water, weed, snags, wind, pike, sky liners and boats are all part...

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Evesham / Perch / River / River Avon

A Nice Match For A Nice Guy

Just spent an enjoyable weekend on the Avon at Evesham. It was the Dean Hancox Memorial on Sunday, so I thought I’d make a weekend of it and fish the river both days. It...

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River / River Thames

Lots To Learn On The Upper Thames

Just been on the three-day Upper Thames Festival sponsored by Cadence. I’ve only fished a couple of bits of the Upper Thames and never in the summer, but I know it’s a very different...

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River / River Avon

See You At The Dean Hancox Memorial

This coming Sunday 26th July is the inaugural Dean Hancox Memorial Match. Dean was a truly wonderful guy, always happy, always smiling, so generous and so inspiringly positive right to the end. A real...