Jon Arthur's Blog

Hike, Explore & Catch!

Love exploring and fishing, so in my latest YouTube film I visit two extremely low reservoirs (Clattercote and Wormleighton) before enjoying a quick session on the Oxford Canal. Bit different. Really fun evening. A...

Essential Gadgets!

A quick look at some new gadgets and gizmos for the tackle drawer!  Matrix Precision Plummets feature a nice big eye and foam base. Pass the line through the slotted side to protect it...

The Next Generation!

Yesterday I was honoured to be at Lindholme Lakes for the UK Junior Championship, jointly sponsored by Matrix, Preston Innovations and Sonubaits. I was very lucky to be sat with Hyrum Wilsher for the...

Back In The Final

UPDATE: Just uploaded a LIVE MATCH showing how I won, exclusive to Channel Members! Made the long drive up to the Tidal Trent yesterday for the Riverfest qualifier. Really happy to pull out peg...

10oz Away From A Golden Ticket

Just fished a couple of contrasting Riverfest qualifiers. First up was the long drive south to the Dorset Stour for my first ever visit. A stunning looking venue, lots of helpful people, especially organiser...

Patchy Sport In Poor Weather

My fishing matches have been patchy to say the least recently! Not too surprising in this weather, though. On the Soar qualifier at Sutton Bonnington I drew opposite the pub car park. With everyone...

X-Rated Hooks!

So impressed with the new range of Matrix barbed and barbless hooks. My quick picks of the family are: X6 Carp Pellet Rigger – the barbless size 16 is perfect for ‘mugging’ and standard...