Angler File : Simon 'The Cramped Angler + NotDesTaylor' PB: ??? Sponsor: Coleman Stoves
Angler File : Simon 'The Cramped Angler' also known as NotDesTaylor
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Sponsor: Coleman Stoves

Todays Feature: A guide to setting up your fishing gear

Having been a fan of "NotDesTaylor" for many years it was an honour to finally meet the legend himself. I made my introductions and mentioned my carp fishing website and straight away "NotDesTaylor" said he would be more than happy to offer advice to potential readers on how to set up at the bank in an efficient and organized fashion, thus eliminating clumsy angling & potential trips & falls bankside. So below is some of the nuggets of wisdom that my fishing hero was willing to pass on.

An efficient setup leaving everything to hand and in sensible positions will make your carp fishing easier. This was the nugget of fishing advice that Simon gave me on first meeting him. See his immaculate setup below:



You can probably see how Simon got his fishing nickname!

Once Simon had set up and cast his rods out he sat down to relax and then realised that maybe his setup wasn't quite perfect for fishing off a small platform!


Fishing Setup Tips:
  • Make your fishing setup efficient
  • Being organized should eliminate clumsy angling and potential trips and falls on the bankside
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