News 2015

Something Borrowed (part 2)
Jason Shaw continues his run of success on his return to his venue. Here's what Jason had to say about his second session on the Bananas:
Hi Kevin
Banana pop ups have done the trick again! I've had Chubby Chops (again), this time at 34lb 04oz. I then had the full linear at 30lb 3oz. This means I have had 5 30lb + carp in the last 2 sessions all off of the pop ups.
Cheers Jason
Another brilliant result Jason! Repeat captures just go to show that the carp can't get enough of a good attractor package!

Change of Tactics
Long time Proper Job user Nigel Bowater very kindly sent me some pictures and feedback of how he got to grips with a local lake. Here's what Nigel had to say about recent events:
Hi Kevin
I have used your superb pop ups since 2010. I generally fish them over established food baits. I think this is a really useful tactic as last season I fished a 2 acre, tricky, shallow pit near to where I live and whilst I caught a few, I didn't feel that I had really got to grips with it and felt that I should have done much better. So for this season a rethink was in order, instead of using your pop ups I decided to use food bait tipped with one of your "Tips" to create a balanced set-up. This tactic has worked really well so far. Please find the following pictures attached: The long mirror, taken at night weighed 37.10 lbs, the scattered linear went 31.05 lbs and the common went 26.05 lbs.
All the best Nige (Bowater)

Congratulations Nigel, that's what I call "Good Angling". It just goes to show that a bit of thought/change of tactics and a dollop of luck can bring improved results!

From the Netherlands to France
Steven Blom from the Netherlands took some proper jobs on a recent fishing trip to France and he's very pleased he did! Here's what Steven had to say about his session:
Hi Kevin
Hope all is well. Your little beauties saved my recent trip to France. Standard snowman presentation didn't provide the action, so I changed to a stiff hinge rig with a 15mm, M/B Scopex/Strawberry in washed out pink, which did the trick. Either fished over a spread of boilies or as singles hook baits, I fished with confidence, no matter if they stayed out there for 24-36hrs.
Thanks,
Steven
Netherlands
That's a couple of chunky mirrors Steven and that star-burst mirror looks great

Chunky Mirror
Richard Lane very kindly sent in these pictures and feedback of his recent captures on the Proper Jobs. Here's what Richard had to say:
Hi Kevin
I thought you might like to see a few recent carp caught from a set of big pits in the Berkshire area. All obviously on your pop ups!
Standouts being the Burgundy, Squid and Octoplus( my favourite).
Also had a few on the new Fishy Peach in Washed-out Camo Brown as well though!
Cheers and thanks again
Rich
Many congrats on your results and thanks for the feedback/pictures. It's much appreciated!

Congrats on your results Karl. It just goes to show that a little bit of extra effort can work wonders. Good angling!

Stunner!!!!!!!!!!!!
David Moncaster has been using the Proper Jobs as part of his armoury (along with "Active Bait Solutions" excellent food bait range) for a long time now. David very kindly sent me in the following feedback and pictures of a recent capture and I'm sure you will agree that the carp is a "Stunner"! Here's what David had to say:
Hi Kevin

I was fortunate enough to catch a rather nice mirror form Bundys this weekend. As always, I used one of your pop ups over Geoff's bait to catch a 43lb 10oz mirror that hasn't been caught for 2 years.
Ps I smelt some of your spice-blend last week. They definitely have the wow factor.

Absolute Stunner Dave!! I'm well pleased or you!!

And just a few days later (after Jason had received his new batch of pop ups) Jason sent me another email and here's what he had to say about his latest session:
Hi Kevin
Thanks for banana pop ups you sent me this week they have already brought results. I've had a 30lb 10oz mirror carp as well as one of the best known fish on Charity lake called Chubby Chops at 35lb 2oz giving me a new PB.

Brilliant result Jason, a New PB is a very Special moment!!
I reckon you must owe your mate a drink (or two).

Scottish Borders Result
Chris Taylor has been catching some really good carp from a Scottish Borders Lake and anybody who knows this area will appreciate just how special his results have been. First up was a chunky linear which came in not far off the magic thirty mark. Then a few days later a cracking scale perfect, dark 31lbs common came to the net, which was followed a few days later by a stunning/dark 21lbs.08oz common.
Here's what Chris had to say:

Thanks Kevin
I've used your pop ups for a few years now, they are the best. I was fishing when I ordered the tubs last week. To say I was delighted when they arrived is an under-statement as I'd totally run out. Put on a pineapple P/U and within 10 mins the rod was away with this chunky 29.08 mirror from a Scottish Borders lake.

And a few days late Chris sent me this email:

I've just got back and I've had an even bigger fish. A 31lb common on a snowman grange/proper job pineapple pop up. I've fished the lake for 13 years to catch a 30lb plus common. To say I'm happy is a huge under-statement!! I'll email you a photo when I've put them on my PC.

Thanks again.
Chris

Many congratulations on a very special result. Top angling!!

Just saying Thanks
Richard Lane has been using the Proper Jobs for around two years now and he very kindly put the following review/comments/pictures together and sent them in.
Here's what Richard had to say:
Hi Kevin
After a few years using a variety of your pop ups I thought it was about time to send
you a thank you and sort of review.
Basically your pop ups do exactly what they should do pop up and catch fish!
I use a few rigs for the majority of my angling and they nearly all require the pop up to do its job of staying buoyant for the required amount of time and hold the rig/hook in the exact position that I want it and for as long as I need it to.
After using a multitude of other pop ups which have all fell short in one way or the other. These (yours) are the ones that I now use for all my angling that requires the use of a pop up which equates to probably 80% of my carping actually.
Having the confidence that my presentation is exactly as I want and that my rig is working at 100% efficiency for the duration of my session is critical and Proper Job pop ups have given me that confidence.
Favorites from your range are: Squid and Octoplus in Burgundy, Banana in Orange, Choc Malt and Scopex Cream. I mostly use them in 11mm and 13mm, especially as they are so buoyant.
Fished as a single hook bait or over bait or as a topper on bottom baits, it hasn't mattered, they work for me.
Right enough rambling.
Thanks again Kevin
All the best
Richard Lane.

Not that you need them but here's a few pics of various carp that I have caught on your pop ups.
Cheers!
I would just like to say: Congrats on the capture of some fine carp and thanks for sending in your review/comments on the Proper Jobs. I'm pleased you appreciate their performance/longevity, as it was mainly those two reasons which made me start my business in the first place!!

Having Confidence in a Product is a Must
Charles has been putting the Proper Jobs to good use of late and he very kindly sent in a selection of pictures for us to look at. I have only included two pictures here as the rest are available to be viewed in the Gallery.
Here's what Charles had to say about the pops:
Hi Kev
Thought I'd send you a message. I have been using your pops for years now and swear by them! Without a doubt the best on the market, lovely smells and stay buoyant and tough. It's hard to find that in a pop up! They are one of those little edges you need! You don't hear them mentioned lots, but a lot of anglers have a tub of PJPU! I fish some fairly demanding waters and it's so good to have a hook bait you know won't let you down! So I thought I'd put something back. I've attached a few pics of some pretty carp I have caught on your pop ups. Feel free to use them. Cheers,
Charles Glasse.

Thanks very much for your feedback and pictures Charles. I'm very pleased the Proper Jobs helped towards your results.