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Full name	Julian Grattidge
Username	Julian
E-mail	webmaster@northwestcarp.co.uk
Short bio	Site Editor Julian Grattidge likes nothing more than a good natter about all things carp. Indeed, working from home, his kitchen is usually full of passing waifs, strays, and Northern-Monkey mates who just happen to be passing by. Good Job he’s got a big kettle!
Website	http://www.Northern-Monkeys.com

Published articles:

category: About Us
- Welcome to Northern-Monkeys.com
- Get Involved!
- New Northern Monkey Forum opens for business

category: General Carp Articles
- Floater Fishing Adventures… Mackerel Skies and Mares' Tails
- New Personal Best Surface Capture… In October!
- Floater Fishing Challenge Moves on Apace!
- January Surface Attempt
- Last Chance Saloon…
- Favourite Swims; The Rodie Bush – Capesthorne Top Pool

category: Cheshire
- Venue Profile: Redesmere, Siddington
- Venue Profile: Astbury Mere, Congleton
- Venue Profile: Capesthorne Main Lake, Siddington

category: Carp Journals
- 2003 Carp Journals, Part One – Red Letter Days!
- 2003 Carp Journals, Part Two – The Fish Keep Coming!
- 2003 Carp Journals, Part Three – Carp Match and Mull
- 2004 Carp Journals, Part One – Winter on Top Pool
- 2004 Carp Journals, Part Two – Top Pool Mission Accomplished
- 2004 Carp Journals, Part Three – Summer of Love (and fish!)
- 2004 Carp Journals, Part Four – Autumn on Top Pool and Bolesworth
- 2006 Carp Journals – Part 1, ‘All Change’
- 2006 Carp Journals Part Two: All things come to he who waits…

category: Lancashire
- Venue Profile: Oak Lake, Highfield Fisheries, Poulton Le Fylde

category: North Staffs
- Venue Profile: Holden Lane Pool, Sneyd Green
- Venue Profile: The Serpentine, North Staffs

category: Top Pool Diaries
- Top Pool Diaries, The Early Years - Part One
- Top Pool Diaries, Home Sweet Home – Part Two

category: Latest News
- Bolesworth bash brings success for Phil
- Doubles for Rob
- Effort Pays Off For Mike Burke
- Carpy New Year!
- Compstall Christmas Pressie for Mald
- Big Crucian for Deak
- More Swampies
- Top Pool Double
- Duke's Point - Another Top Pool lump for Kev
- Mequinenza Magic
- Redesmere Success for Nige
- Main Lake Haul for Julian Grattidge
- Linear Up In Weight For Kev
- 24lb Top Pool Stunner
- New 30 for Capesthorne Main Lake
- Shaun ‘Tops’ Excalibur Reunion Match
- Julian & Lisa Tie the Knot
- Rich Does the Business on Burghfiled
- Birch Grove Kippers for Shaun & Julian
- Capesthorne Thirty for Andy
- Six Fish Southern Haul for Julian Grattidge
- New Water is Top
- Blackwood Carp Match Three Results
- Commi Result for Mark
- Rich Brings Home The Bacon
- Floater Fishing Challenge – 24lb 4oz October Result!
- Syndicate Success for Steve
- The Fish Keep Coming on Commi
- Snail & Shell Keeps Scoring for Mark
- November Surface Result for Nige
- Blackwood Winter Social
- December Surface Capture for Nige Weston
- Llyn Y Gors beats the big chill!
- New Years Day success for Bolesworth Duo
- Seven-up at Lyn Y Gors!
- Compstall kippers for Andy
- Astbury 28lb Common
- Morton Result for Steve Barker
- Commi Mirror for Mark Smith
- Wallnut 20 for Carpmark
- Swamp Attack!
- Manic five minutes for Shakka
- Changes afoot at Trevs of Wilmslow
- Wake up at Wyreside Lakes Fishery
- Llyn Y Gors provides Ian with two PB’s in two Sessions!
- Floater fished bait brings syndicate success for Gareth
- New Mark Simmond’s fish settle in at Llyn Y Gors
- New from Essential Baits: Shellfish B5 gets 'Handy'
- Fishery Report: Pendle View 12th March 2006
- Fishery Report: Wyreside Lakes, Monday 13th March 2006
- Fishery Report: Llyn Y Gors, Monday 13th March 2006
- BROUGHTON FISHERY TECHNOLOGIES - 2006 Carp
- Eccleston Angling Centre goes Online
- Joe Geeling Memorial Match
- Chris Knapper ends the Swamp Stalemate
- Trevs Tackle announce Dynamite Baits ‘Spring Open Day’
- North West Retail Sales Set To ZOOM with Angling Concepts
- Leek Pet & Fishing Centre Open New Tackle Shop
- MB Baits does the business for North West Carp regulars
- Help With Tackle Theft
- Personal Bests all round at Wyreside
- 10k Tags at PendleView
- Eight Years in the Making; 24lb Astbury mirror for Rob
- Compstall surface session nets four Doubles
- Stoke-On-Trent Angling Society – Website Update
- First session on The Old Carp Lake brings Carp and Cats for Joe
- Three Sessions... Three waters… Three Commons!
- Chesh does the business…
- Show us your Pecks!
- Astbury Mere on Form for SOTAS Members
- Stunning mirror makes the Boundary
- Pendle View Fishing Report for Weekending 29th May, 2006
- Aqua Highfield Fisheries Spring Carp Championship Results
- Phil Wain ends the hunt for Red October
- Capesthorne Main Lake PB Mike Burke
- MB Baits and Cyprinus Carpio
- Redesmere Success for Greenie!
- Top Pool Common for Phil Wain
- North West Anglers urged to report fish deaths as summer heats up
- Llyn Y Gors Fishery Report 19/06/06
- July North West Carp Social
- Anglers' Net Launches New Carp Fishing E-Book
- Capesthorne session proves Hot Stuff for Michael
- Stoke-On-Trent Angling Society News July 2006
- Second Top Pool Fish for Damian
- Stunning Linear for Phil Wain
- Early morning call for Andy
- SALTER SECURES BREAKTHROUGH OVER FISH KILLER VIRUS
- AUTUMN BUMPER OFFER FROM NASH RESORTS
- Geoff gets Koi at Big Sandyway
- August North West Carp Social
- Mystery venue provides PB common for Geoff Johnson
- Heavy rain brings first Capesthorne carp for Andrew
- Syndicate Success brings brace of thirties for Julian
- Capesthorne twenty is worth the wait for Mike
- Main Lake result for Mal
- Tonne of Live Carp Seized at Dover
- Lin’s Pendle Prediction Comes True!
- SOTAS Waters produce the goods during October
- Sale result for Andy
- Thirty pound canal mirror proves ultimate reward for Daz
- ‘Single Scale’ sets new Redesmere Lake Record
- SOTAS November Catch Reports
- Five hour session nets ‘Heart Tail’ for Chris
- NWC Photo Competitions Close Soon – Get Your Entries In Now!
- NWC Amazon Store Launched
- NWC FREE GIFT Offer at Trev’s Tackle
- Newton-le-Willows Anglers Asc Match & fishery news 14-12-06
- New Angling Lines 2007 Brochure & DVD
- Two’s up for Luke
- Coops Banks first for 2007
- Last call for Matt Hayes charity do in Bromborough!
- Twenty Four Hour Session on Thompson's brings result
- Fabulous Three for Realtree!
- Carpin' On - The Carp Show 2007 is almost upon us!
- Wyreside heats up despite chilly conditions
- Bolesworth Brace for Darren
- Birch Grove Memories – Back in the Day
- FREE ENTRY TO MANCHESTER TACKLEMANIA SHOW
- Haulage Firm Fined Thousands Following River Weaver Spill
- SOTAS Bid For Trentham Gardens Fishing Rights
- Three million UK Anglers eligible for half price 2007 licence
- Capesthorne is just the ticket for Gazza!
- Leather Carp gets his Common!
- Nice one Chukie
- Stunning Teggs Nose Stockie for Mike
- Syndicate Success for Darrin
- Braidman Doubles Up on Compstall
- Young Ones Lead the Way
- Sale Water Park Twenty for Jack
- Mill Cottage Surface Capture for Steve
- Homemade Boilie bags 39lb 8oz Pendle Common
- The Well provides new PB for James Davies
- 21lb Average holds as Wyreside Tops 100 fish banked in a week!
- £355 Prize Fund up for grabs in Oak Tree Farm Fundraiser
- SOTAS Prepares for another Spectacular Season
- Now is the time to book up at NASH Resorts
- Sparsholt students get to work on The Old Carp Lake
- WALES CARP MASTERS RESULTS
- MAKING LIGHT OF FISHING
- Fish Rearing on the Agenda in Bolton Schools
- Mike Foster Nets An Old Friend at Capesthorne
- Josh Foster bags a 32lb Capesthorne Carp to remember!
- Newton-le-Willows A Asc, Match & fishery news, 25th, October.
- Big Fish Bonanza at Capesthorne Charity Night
- Essential Winter Kit for Anglers
- Holden Lane Gets New Fishing Platforms
- Autumn 2007 Reel Life Magazine
- 2008 North West Carp Calendar - Pre Order Now
- Crucian Carp Stocked In Cheshire and Tameside
- WIN an Angling Lines Holiday Worth £1350!
- Gone Fishing with The Solar Centre’s Tackle Bag
- "PUT OUR FISH BACK" SAYS BRITAIN'S ONLY FRESHWATER AQUARIUM!
- Trip of a lifetime provides Double Ton for Lloyd Gay
- New Angling Lines 2008 Brochure & DVD
- Perfect End on Capesthorne for Matt
- New MB Baits Website & Newsletter
- Fish thieves may have had their chips
- New Aqualite Wrap and Luggage on show at The Carp Spectacular
- The Serpentine Back on Track
- Greys Set To Launch New Scales
- Post Office keeps rod licence contract
- Carp Store Welcomes PayPal
- Hardy Coarse Fishing Range now available
- Quest Baits in 2008
- Greys Carp Academy Recruits New Member
- Fish moved from Wedgwoods Main Lake
- Hundreds flock to The Wirral, Merseyside and District Carp Forum evening
- Wake Up at Wyreside
- Etang de Brigueuil set for the 2008 season
- Environment Agency announces new rod licence prices
- Routine Import Checks Identify Spring Viraemia of Carp
- Firm Fined For Leek Brook Pollution
- ACA Questions Environment Agency on the hand over of pollution monitoring to misleading water companies
- Redesmere’s Single Scale out at 38lb 4oz
- New Lake Record for Karpium
- Wyreside Fisheries Catch Report
- Changes afoot at Pendle, whilst the fish keep coming
- A Tale of Two Fourties at Etang de Brigueuil
- Newton-le-Willows A Asc Match & fishery News, 10-4-08.
- Macmillan Carp Show 2009
- Andy Nets January North West Carp Catch Competition
- Half Price Fox Warrior Carp Rigs
- The Shimano Exage 4000 Reel Deal is back!
- It's nearly here! The renowned Carpin' On show is back next month.
- ‘Carry On up the Witham’ with Betty the Bream
- Have your say about improvements to Didsbury flood storage basin
- Angling Trust calls on MPs to vote for angling
- Alan Mather banks ‘Rambo’ at 31lbs 8oz.
- England Trials for Veterans
- 2009 North West Carp “Unofficial Night Out” raises £750.00 for Charity
- Sport England Calls on Anglers
- Angling Trust appoints Environmental Campaigns Manager
- Angling Trust announces new regional team to promote angling nationwide.
- Barston Lakes plays host to International fundraiser
- Aqua 'Bring it on' with the new Force 12 Clothing
- Dark horse Pete Goodwin wins well at Heronbrook
- Last Minute Bargain at Etang de Brigueuil
- Entry date for Junior National Championships extended
- SOTAS Announce Barbel & Chub fishing evening with Gary Knowles
- May Photo Competition Results
- Joint statement about Otters and Fisheries from Angling Trust, English Nature and the Environment Agency
- 61 Anglers raise £2240 for fishing causes in the Total-FishingClub.com at The Glebe
- Newton le Willows A Asc match & fishery News, 18-6-09.
- Where to Fish Guides from The EA
- OnlineFishing.tv Goes 'Pay Per View'
- Robertson reaches final at first attempt
- A statement on Otters from the Angling Trust
- New Angling Intelligence Products for 2009
- June Photo Comp – Get your entries in now!

category: Beginners Carp Guide
- Beginners Guide to Carp Fishing – Part One
- Beginners Guide to Carp Fishing – Part Two; Watercraft

category: Meet The Team
- Chris Knapper – Forum Moderator
- Rich Gillet – Forum Moderator
- Nige Weston – Assistant Site Editor
- Phil Wain – Forum Moderator
- Julian Grattidge – Site Owner
- Steve Baker – Forum Moderator
- Northern Monkey Team Gallery
- Paul Smith - Team Member
- Shaun Docksey - Team Member
- Team Northern Monkey - The History

category: The Help Files
- How to Use Tiger Nuts for Carp
- The Pulling Power of Halibut Pellets for Carp
- How to find features when Carp Fishing
- Carp Care and Fish Handling on the Bank
- Carp Hooks – Getting right to the Point
- Winter Carp Tips - How to catch in the Cold
- Backleads - The How and When
- Can you get paid to go fishing?
- Stealth and Deception
- How to catch Carp?
- Guide to Bait Rockets & Spodding
- Carp Fishing in Silt
- Hair Rig for Carp – Braid Rig
- Boilies – How do you choose!?
- Critically balanced baits for carp
- Shelf life or fresh frozen boilies?
- Getting the right approach
- The Secret Success of Balachan Shrimp Paste
- Polarised Fishing Glasses
- Surface Fishing Set Up for Carp
- Carp Fishing in Weed
- Carp leads – a weighty decision!
- Pop-Up baits for Carp

category: Ask Mike Willmott
- Ask Mike Willmott; Your carp questions Answered!
- Ask Mike Willmott: Boilies – Ingredients for Success!
- Ask Mike Willmott: How to approach a new carp water?

category: Product Reviews
- Fishrite Deluxe Carp Carryall
- Fishrite Spod & Marker Case
- Fishrite Zip Sack Weigh Sling
- Carp Life by Mike Willmott
- Fishrite Rig Wallet
- Penrose Mini Bivvy Table
- Fishrite X-treme Jacket
- Essential Baits - Shellfish B5
- Ordnance Survey – Explorer Maps
- Globetrotter’s Quest - Tony Davies-Patrick
- PALight and Inova MicroLight
- Humminbird Smart Cast RF20E
- Fishrite Xtreme PVA Drawstring Bags
- Fishrite Ultimate Net Float
- Fishrite Realtree Bait Bucket
- Nash End Game Fang Hooks
- Enterprise Tackle Imitation Baits
- PhotoBox Digital Printing Services
- Drennan ESP - Ghost Fluoro Carbon
- Carp R Us Gizmo Link
- Lotil Cream - Dry Skin Relief
- Spectre Fishing Float Review
- Fox Safety Sleeves - Don't Let Them Get Away With It!
- Greys 7ft Stalker - It Reaches The Parts Other Rods Can’t Get to!
- FOX Series 2 Carp Match Hooks
- ACE Liquid Lobworm – SBS Turns the worm!
- Zoom Carp Snacks and Jointed Snacks – Flavoured Imitation baits
- Nash End Game – Flat Pear Leads
- Nash Triggalink – Gunning for Success!
- NASH ARMOURBRAID – Don’t get cut off in your Prime!
- SBS Corn Steep Liquor Pellets & Corn Steep Liquor
- Forget your worries with Amnesia – Memory Free Monofilament
- Fishrite PVA Mesh Dispensers
- Carp Adventures France DVD - Tony Davies-Patrick Globetrotter World
- Prologic Carp Ready Rigs
- Prologic Quick Release Connector – It’s the little things that make a difference!
- Fishrite Adjustable Buzz Bars
- Shakespeare Pro-Am 135 Fishing Reel
- Mukluks Carp Field Boots
- Fox Warrior Ready Tied Carp Rigs
- Fishrite 3 Rod Quiver
- JRC DEFENDER BEDCHAIR BAG REVIEW

category: Events
- The Bromborough Carp Night

category: Cheshire
- Macclesfield Waltonians Angling Society

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An avid angler for 29 years, Clint believes a session isn't all about the capture, but what you learn from it along the way.... and he’s still learning!