Zenon Bojko is a name that will remain etched into the history books of carp fishing, and despite his absence from the scene for a number of years, his impact during his time as an obsessive carp angler will never be forgotten. Zen was the first man to catch a 40lb common and mirror carp from two different waters (Snake Pit and Harrow), was pivotal in the rise of Mainline Baits, is famed for his long range casting, invented the helicopter rig, the monkey climber and the use of rig tubing. He brought carp fishing package holidays to the mainstream with the Dreamlakes complex and he’s done all of this whilst maintaining a entertaining “tell it how it is” attitude to life. Elliott first met Zennon on the local lakes in Colchester more than a decade ago, and it’s a privilege to have him feature in our For The Record series.
Up Next in OLD SCHOOL
-
Chris Ball | For The Record | S3: Ep.9
We managed to secure one of carp angling’s great historians for this month’s For The Record; the inimitable Chris Ball. The master storyteller carries us along on a journey that started over fifty years ago, along the course of which, he rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest names in the spor...
-
River Pirates | Finn Lewis | S1: Ep.4
Finn Lewis’ life is genuinely crazier than ever. Whether he’s trekking to the very tip of the British Isles to catch langoustine, landing monster pike on The Broads, catching carp on his local waters or living like a river pirate with his best mates all summer long, Finn’s life is never dull. Luc...
-
Kevin Nash | For The Record | S1: Ep.11
You might not know just how much this man has brought to carp fishing, though. For instance, did you know we have him to thank for lead clips, and even the ultra-cult SS3000 reel and formidable Amorphous rods? Perhaps you’re wondering how it all unfolded? Well check out our meaty interview with t...
1 Comment