In this age of commercial fisheries and huge weights of carp, ‘forgotten’ natural venues are doing very nicely, thriving on neglect – and the Lancaster Canal, which runs from Preston, in Lancashire, up through Lancaster and on into Cumbria, is a classic case in point. Before the era of commercials, coarse anglers had three choices… read more
I have recently had a trip on the mighty River Yare, where I wanted to put the Cadence 13ft #3 Feeder Rod through its paces. I have used this rod on my local River Ouse before, but never on a tidal river and this was the perfect venue to try it on. The rod itself… read more
Is there a “perfect” rod for river fishing? Choice is a great thing, but it can also be bewildering! I am joiner, and I have lots of tools which do lots of different jobs perfectly, but sometimes I could get by with some other tool in my box. Same goes for fishing rods in many… read more
In one word, the Cadence CR10 13ft #1 match rod, for me at any rate, has the ‘Wow’ factor. I have always been a lover of soft-actioned rods, and when targeting catches of roach on fine hook lengths, the softer the tip, the better, in my humble opinion. This rod is right up there with… read more
After the three month respite, the glorious 16th has arrived, it’s river time again! My local fishing is done on the River Ouse with my usual haunt averaging depths of between 15 and 24ft, I had been itching to try the Cadence CR10 14ft #2 Match rod, perfect for a little used, sometimes forgotten method,… read more
I have been using Cadence Fishing rods and reels for the last six months, to say I am impressed would be an understatement. Most of my fishing is on my local River Ouse, in Cambridgeshire, where the depth varies from 16 to 24ft deep. I’ve been fishing with the Cadence CR10 12ft #2 or 13ft… read more
Memories of happy times came flooding back when I got out of my car to go fishing for this Cadence tackle test on Lancashire’s River Ribble. The pungent smell of slurry greeted my nostrils and I knew I was at Elston Old Hall Farm, a mile or so from Grimsargh village, where I spent childhood… read more
“Now then ya loon!” – This greeting could have come from anyone, there is no doubt about it, I’m a loon in the first degree. This time it was an old fishing and drinking friend James Robbins. “Keith I’m starting up a new brand in the UK” said James, “and I want you to cast… read more
