Joe Taylor - Director & J&K Founder
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About Joe
Began fishing as a youngster on local venues like the River Cherwell & Oxford Canal in the 1960's. As he progressed into a specimen hunter he began fishing some famous venues like the Thames, Severn, Fens & TC pit.
Joe began fishing abroad more, until nowadays he doesn't fish British waters at all. Has since travelled the world in search of bigger fish, in places like Thailand, Spain, Eqypt, USA, Canada, Kazakstan, France & Kenya, taking a string of enormous different specimen fish from Cats to Sharks, Sturgeon to Carp.
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Mark Taylor - Joe's Son & Director of the business
Specimen Angler
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About Mark
Mark virtually grew up in his dad's tackle shop as a teenager, and thus has an extraordinary knowledge of fishing tackle products. No mean specimen angler himself, most of Mark's fishing is done overseas nowadays, in a trip in late 2004 saw him land an enormous Sawfish estimated in excess of 1,000lb from the waters off Florida. Mark now runs the business and amongst many things designs and produces all of the shops advertising.
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Nigel Collier - Shop Manager
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About Nigel
Shop Manager Nige Collier is Bicester born & bred, and has fished extensively in stillwaters for Carp & Catfish with plenty of success. Recently Nige's notorious social life has meant that he has not fished as much as he has liked, but has been planning a campaign for big carp in the Oxford Canal for some time... |  |
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Merv Wilkinson - Sales Assistant & Rod Repair
One of the UK's FIRST Specimen Anglers!!
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About Merv
A living legend, with a wealth of experience pursuing all sorts of specimen fish. There are few better barbel fishing exponents than Merv, and he is a fountain of knowledge where the Warwicks Avon is concerned. Merv's techniques have influenced anglers of the calibre of Trefor West, Tony Miles & Phil Smith to name but a few, and his past exploits feature in a number of famous books. In recent times he has spent a lot of time on the midlands canal system fishing for zander, and has also caught some quality perch from small commercial waters. Handles all our in-house rod repairs. |  |
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Adam Rooney - Match Section Manager
Match Angler, Kamasan Starlets - Adam is also sponsored by Garbolino & Dynamite Baits
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About Adam
Began fishing at the age of 6 and soon progressed to match fishing with a local club, Argos AC. Having won their league at the age of 12, it was quickly apparent that he had a real talent for competitive fishing!
It was no surprise therefore when some 10 years on he had progressed to crack match outfit MAP Garbolino Starlets. Adam really hit the big time when he won the Preston Innovations Autumn Festival in October 2003, and has been crowned individual winner and Man Of The Match at the 2006 Drennan Super League Final!
Adam runs the match dept at J&K, and is a very likeable & approachable young man who always has time to help customers.
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Carl Davis - Web Designer/Developer
Carp & Specimen Angler |  |
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About Carl
Web Designer Carl Davis is the newest member of the J&K Team and has fished in the home counties since the age of 6, where he has caught Mirror & Common Carp to mid 30's. Carl has also fished for Carp in France a number of times where he has caught Mirrors & Commons to over 44lbs. |  |
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Tom Rice - Sales Assistant
Specimen Angler - Allrounder
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About Tom
Tom has fished in the Abingdon area since the age of 5, including Linear Fisheries and Orchid Lake where he has caught numerous Catfish to over 40lbs.
Tom has also fished abroad in Spain, France and Irelend. His biggest fish in Spain, was a Catfish which weighed 134lb. |  |
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Sean Trafford - Mail Order Dept & Sales Assistant
Carp Angler
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About Sean
Sean lives in Kidlington and fishes local rivers, canals and still waters. He has also fished overseas in places such as Ireland and France with his personal best of 44lb 12oz.
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Kath Taylor
Joe's Wife & Partner in the Business |  |
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