Forces of Nature : A Collection of Carp Tales

He thrives on personal challenge and his descriptive and entertaining narrative takes the reader on a journey through ten years of his angling life as he relives some of his inspirational captures.

Oz's path into the world of carp angling was carved during the late '80s, when he took inspiration from the many dedicated carp anglers on the Kent scene, and then went on to pursue, and catch, the historic Kent Mirror, 'She', cementing the road toward his many future adventures.

Oz is undoubtedly an angler with soul. His dedication and faith in all he does, alongside an uncompromising nature, ensures that he leaves no stone unturned in his relentless pursuit of anything he sets his mind to, and that single-minded focus and vision, accompanied by intense self-belief, takes him through the most demanding situations in both his working life and angling situations.

Spending 20-plus years as a firefighter taught Oz to be a humble man; never one to shout about his achievements, he is always there for his family and friends, and lives a life of subtle yet uncompromising balance. Sit back and prepare to be engrossed as Oz offers you a literary feast, from British records to Burghfield commons; ancient Leneys to the big mirrors of the Kennet Valley - never forgetting the harsh realities of life on the Sailing Club Pit, on a quest for the rarely caught Baby Black Mirror.

Many friendships have been forged during this remarkable journey, with laughs along the way, and it's all here as part of the story.

Oz Holness has kept it as real as it gets, with a 'no frills' approach to some of the hardest pits in the land, and he's achieved his goals with integrity - 'heart and soul'.

This is 'Forces of Nature' - enjoy!