Byron Carp Team Revolution - Carp Cup Freibergerteich - Decembre 2011

The last carp cup for us in this very streaky year took place near Fürstenfeld (styria). Also, this water is anything but unknown to us. We were able to win events in the past there, and therefore knew that it is a very moody water, where a good draw means half the success. The best chances for victory you have on the areas 5,6,7,8 and 9 Astonished we were listening at the draw that we should ONLY feed the fish with boilies and pop ups and which changed our plans totally. The draw brought us area 12. Now we had to resign to it that we are probably not able to fight for the first places. The baits given from our sponsor brought us some beautiful fish and we were able to reach the sixth place with 35 kg ahead of the next teams. All in all, we have completed our first year as a sponsored team in range of our expectations and we have to admit that we will improve next year. Ultimately we would like to thank our sponsor for the great support in this, challenging season.

Byron Austria Team - WCC 2011 - Lac de Madine, Sep. 2011

We have attended this years WCC in France and proudly shown the Byron flag. Even under tough conditions, we finally could rank under the Top 30 teams taking part and finished as 2nd best Austrian team in the tournament!

Byron Junior Team - personal record, August 2011

In August 10th, Gabriel - member of the Byron Junior Team - caught his largest fish so far: a perfect looking carp weighing 13,5 kg. It took 20 minutes to get him our of the Bergtei in lower Austria.

Byron Carp Team Revolution - Boiliecup Rotenturm - July 2011

In this event we wanted to atone for our defeat by the Byron Cup. But it came totally different than planned. Unfortunately, I found myself in the preparatory phase of my new established company, and thus I could not attend this Cup. Unfortunately, the bite indicator remained quiet in the first night. So our team changed to our "secret weapon" - Byron Sweet Plum Boilies and after short time the first bites occured. In the end, once again a - for us disappointing mid-field result - rank 7 of 15 participating teams.

Byron Austria Team - Zapresic, May 2011

Once again a great success for the Byron team: beside lots of others, one carp weighted 19.58kg, one with 15kg.

Byron Junior Team - 24h Cup Breitenleer lake, May 2011

On Friday May 20th, Erich and I were ready for our first Cup this year. The pond is a former gravel pit. 21 teams started to fish at 9:30. First, we marked a place on 85-95 meters distance with a depth of 5.5-6 m. We shot about 25-30 balls of our food to our fishing spot and about 10 rockets with our food Spod mix. After about half an hour bit the first carp and at 3pm, at the first weighing, we had 6 fish kg with a total weight of 13.20, which at that time meant the 3rd place in tournament. Many of the teams had not even one bite at this time. At 10:30 the next day, the competition ended and we achieved a total weight of 60.80kg. We reached the 6th place and unfortunately missed the 4th place by only 101g. Overall we are really satisfied with our first Cup. Given the fact, that our neighbors to the left and right of us only have caught one single fish, we are truly proud of us.

Byron Austria Team - 1. Boilie Challenge, May 2011

Only 1 hour drive from Graz, just after crossing the border, there is the venue of the first Boilie Challenge, the lake of Gramosnica Hoce, with 30 hectares of water area and an excellent carp population.
The different water depths, in some places to a depth of 9 m, offer a variety of conditions, making this international contest, which was the first time this year on the stage, so very exciting. With the latest Byron Carp Tackle perfectly equipped, and with sufficient Boilies and other aromatic baits of the company Byron we arrived. 5 days and 4 nights in unknown waters and in competitio with internationally renowned team awaited us.
The strategic thinking and planning in advance helped a lot. In the first 48 hours of the challenge our strategy was quite successful, so we could catch carefully many smaller carp between 3 and 5kg. On the third day, strong winds startet blowing. Unfortunately the old rule that the fish go with the wind became ture. The last 48 hours were extremely tough. Also during the last night we did not sleep a wink. Our commitment paid off and was rewarded with some good fish. Finally, with the last two fish prior the closing signal, we could achieve the third place in overall results.

Byron Unlimited Team, April 18th -20th 2011 Finzula Croatia

On April 18th, I went with the whole family to Croatia, to lake "Finzula" in Rakitje. When arrived at the lake, we immediately set up the tents and my son Jacob set up the stainless steel rod pod from Byronn. At this occasion, I was fishing for the first time the new Byron Unlimited carp rod 13ft, 3,5 lbs. After the first casts it was sure, that this rod ensures a lot of fun and satisfaction. During the first night I caught some nice carp and grass carps, weighing up to 14kt. As I mentioned earlier, I was traveling with my family, and due to the fact, that i cooled down to 1 degree during the clear, full moon night, we ended our trip early.
The Byron Unlimited carp rod has convinced me with their excellent throwing properties and drill. Maybe next time we catch a really "fat" carp - I know, that I can trust on my Byron Unlimited rod for sure!

Byron Unlimited Team: first time at the lake - trade fair Fish In, April 2011

From April 2nd to 3rd, we took part in the "fish-in 2011 tradefair" at Wundschuhersee. We presented the new products from Roessler / Byron to interested visitors. I was responsible for the outdoor-are, the so-called "Hausensee", and Peter took care of the visitors at the booth.
At the outdoor area, visitors could test rods and reels "in reality". We could catch some nice, big carp and in addition capital sturgeons, weighin upt to 35 kg.

Byron Unlimited Team: testing the new Byron Unlimited spod rod

In advance of the Shimano Cup 2011 in Croatia, I received the new Byron Unlimited spod rod 12.6/5.5 lb for testing.
As I used only Greys spod rods so far, I was a little bit sceptic to change my rod in front of a major competition. After the first casts at my "home water" - the Zeiringer Stainach pond - it was was clear to me that the Byron Unlimited spod rod is much more better than my Greys rods.
The slight and well balanced blank, makes casting to longer distances possible.
The Byron Unlimited rod in combination with the Byron Distance Control reel works perfectly. When casting natural baits, I use a rocket with monofilament shock leader. Preferred the casting line from Byron with changing diameter from 0.28 to 0.65mm and 300 m length. The main advantage of this line: it has no line knot on the reel. You should cut the first 3 - 5 m, which makes it easier to cast.
When using a feeder rocket, I would recommend a braided line 0.14 or 0.16 diameter. If you decide yourselve for a Byron Unlimited spod rod and Byron reel, I can guarantee you big success!