Due to the lack of water in the rivers and the heat wave we’re currently experiencing … and what with having moved & re-scheduled just about everyone over the last few weeks and no doubt in to the next, with chuff all else to do this afternoon it was but for a rummage in my draws that I stumbled upon indicator material I’d been sent some time ago to give a try… and forgotten – Oops!

With winter seemingly just around the corner and the grayling bug about to set in (am I jumping too far ahead?) I thought this an ideal opportunity to engage thy grey matter and do something with it.

Now what’s to be done?

This is single strand coloured mono, the temptation is to go all ‘Curly Q’ but being more of an inline indicator fan myself I decided to blow the dust and cobwebs from the leader Jig and do some furling. Having used the Jig this year purely for demos it’s been a long time since I’d whipped up anything for myself to use out on the water.

I decided on a 2 strand non tapered indicator leader of circa 5ft in length, It was reasonably hi-viz to start off with but just got more hi-vizerer through the build.

A thing of stunningness… yellow and orange super bright indicator

Pin point and smooth colour transitions

Then without the orange… pure sunshine… ready to have bristle paint art applied

Dropping in at only 0.55mm this loop to loop stunner will start by bisecting my new ‘Frenchy’ set up. Now to use the remainder of some dwindling lengths to make some smaller handy versions.

Where ever you are and where ever the rain is falling, stay safe and if the opportunity lends itself to going fishing – enjoy!

Where is the middle of no where? … Oh yes, here it is, halfway between Madagascar & Mozambique

‘ Bassas Da India ‘

Unchartered Waters – Bassas Da India was 3 years of planning and 15 months in the making, 6 guys go fishing ‘somewhere’ on an atoll consisting of no less than 10 rocky islets, no vegetation and a reef synonymous for bringing to an end the hope of many a passing ship.

An 80 minute DVD packed with infectious fisher folk joining an equally excitable captain surrounded by nothing more than sky, a reef and an almost crystal clear ocean hosting some of the best fish species on the planet.

Two accompanying camera men make the most of underwater and top of the water photo action as the guys battle Wahoo, Sail fish, Black Jacks, Tuna, Barracuda, Parrot fish and more in a bid to out wit some formidable prey whilst putting some of the best made kit through its paces.

With a mixture of point of view camera action on board their 46ft Catamaran, and shallow reef flats fishing, the DVD captures what can be made possible with perhaps a once in a life time journey

You’ll be engrossed and laugh along with the guys as they bust blood vessels trying to pull some of these lunkers in from distance, yet sigh as some of the flexiest rod bends go limp as sneaky sharks make mincemeat of their catch… is there an easier prey than that anchored to your line?

Grab yourself a copy and sit down with a cuppa, I’m not normally a fan of other peoples holiday snaps but this is great fun and definitely worth the watch… well done guys!

If that doesn’t wet your appetite… here’s the trailer

This is hot of the press and will be available from Sportfish and Farlows very shortly… in the mean time email Jonathan Tomlinson for a copy at jatstanic@aol.com