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Match Fishing Staff  |  Oct 02, 2014  |  0 comments
WC Bradley Co acquire Preston Innovations WC Bradley Co, a privately owned multi-brand supplier of high-quality consumer goods headquartered in the USA, has announced the acquisition of Preston Innovations, a leading European fishing business headquartered in Telford, England, along with Primo, its distribution business located in Holland. The purchase price was not disclosed. “I am pleased that we were able to conclude this deal and continue building our presence more globally in fishing,” said Marc Olivié, CEO of WC Bradley Co. “Our fishing businesses are doing well in both the US and Europe, and it is good to see us take another significant step into the European market with Preston Innovations.
Match Fishing Staff  |  Oct 01, 2014  |  0 comments
A little something to whet your appetite. . . Aqua 1.
Match Fishing Staff  |  Sep 29, 2014  |  0 comments
Editor, Alex Bones, checks out what’s new… To add to its already glowing portfolio of products, Shimano and Dynamite have some new additions for release before the end of this year. Match Fishing Editor, Alex Bones, visited the HQ to find out what’s in store. First up is the new mid-price-range Super Ultegra AX Match and Feeder range of rods available in three match (float), five feeder versions and one winkle picker model to cover a multitude of disciplines. Designed with performance and versatility in mind the feeder versions are available in lengths from 11ft to 14ft, the float ones in 13ft, 14ft and 15ft versions and the little winkle picker, which is likely to be a hit on many of today’s commercials, comes in one version, 8ft-9ft.
Match Fishing Staff  |  Sep 25, 2014  |  0 comments
Jamie Hughes wins big at Barston Lakes. The Midland Angler Of The Year is held at Barston Lakes each year and is based on a format of two three-hour matches. The first three hours on the feeder, then three hours on the pole after a weighing in the first catch. Jamie Hughes took the title with 28lb of F1s and bream in the morning session, for 2nd in his section, then caught 99lb of bream and big F1s on the pole in the afternoon match, to win the section and score three points.
Match Fishing Staff  |  Sep 24, 2014  |  0 comments
Editor, Alex Bones, visits Europe to check out the convention-defying square Z14-1 Advance. When the designers at Browning sat down to revamp their flagship pole it was always going to have to be a bit special to beat its predecessor, the mighty Xitan Z12. With most manufacturers now taking advantage of advances in carbon technology it’s fair to say that if you stripped the graphics from most flagship poles on the market you’d struggle to separate them in terms of performance. Where Browning has scored, in particular with its Z12, was the comprehensive nature of the package.
Match Fishing Staff  |  Sep 23, 2014  |  0 comments
October is the month for angling on Sky Sports. Competition Angling enters the Sky Sports spotlight in October with a whole raft of big events put together by Rob Hughes of RHAPMedia, whose company has now made an incredible 117 TV programmes specialising in fishing alone. “After a massively busy summer filming a number of fishing projects, including some of the top events in the UK and world angling scene, I’m pleased to announce they will be broadcast in what is proving to be an epic October for angling”. Sky Sports have once again shown their support to angling by broadcasting a raft of even programming along side their usual Fish ‘O’ Mania and Tight Lines regular programmes.
Match Fishing Staff  |  Sep 19, 2014  |  0 comments
Bait giant Sonubaits launch a new range of silver-fish groundbaits. We are at the Preston Innovations and Sonubaits Press day today where the brands are set to show us all of their new products for 2015. Over the course of the day we will bring you information on the items as and when we get it, as we are sure you are all excited to see what they have to offer — we certainly are! First up is the new Super Crumb range from Sonubaits. This is a concise range of four non-fishmeal mixes aimed at silver-fish anglers and natural waters.
Match Fishing Staff  |  Sep 19, 2014  |  0 comments
Massive range of new products from Preston Innovations. “It is the best launch in my 12 years with Preston. ” When Tommy Pickering makes a statement like that you know you have to take note. Preston has developed a huge range of new tackle for 2015 and every single item looks exceptional! First up is the innovative On Box 360.
Match Fishing Staff  |  Sep 17, 2014  |  0 comments
New tackle galore as trade show season kicks into gear. It looks like 2015 is going to be a great year for fishing-tackle fanatics. Judging by what we have seen so far from various brands, this year is going to be filled with ‘must-have’ products. Highlights so far include: MAP Flexi Pots - A clever range of pots that fit centrally on your pole.
Match Fishing Staff  |  Sep 15, 2014  |  0 comments
World Pairs triumph for England feeder team duo. Week-long leaders Rob Wootton and Adam Wakelin held onto their lead to become 2014 world Pairs Champions. After setting a superb pace earlier in the week, Adam and Rob only had to keep catching to take the glory, and that they did. Weights dropped off for the pair later in the week with Rob suffering some poorer draws, while Adam kept chugging along to take the Daiwa Individual Cup.
Match Fishing Staff  |  Sep 14, 2014  |  0 comments
The men in orange take gold thanks to a fantastic two-day display. Finishing on a two-day total of 38 points, the Netherlands took the title by a six-point margin from Czech Republic who finished on 44. For Drennan Team England it was a disappointing Day Two as the anglers failed to improve on their Day One score and slumped to a 16th placed finish. It was a disappointing result for the team following last year's gold, but the venue turned out to be a bridge too far.
Match Fishing Staff  |  Sep 13, 2014  |  0 comments
England finding the going tough in Croatia. After Day One of the 61st World Championships in Croatia, it is looking unlikely that Drennan Team England will be able to add another gold to their tally. As was predicted the venue has proved to be an extremely tough nut to crack with many of the favoured teams struggling to get to grips with it. The draw also seemingly playing its part in the results.
Match Fishing Staff  |  Sep 13, 2014  |  0 comments
Official results make grim reading for England and the home nations. Since our last post the official standings have been released and its looking difficult to see any way back for England who have finished lower than previously thought. Labouring down in 14th place, it would be easy to believe that they can’t get a medal of any colour but given the unpredictability of the venue anything could happen. 1st Netherland - 16 2nd Croatia - 23 3rd Serbia - 23 4th Czech Republic - 25 5th Germany - 28 13th Ireland - 41 14th England - 44 15th Scotland - 44 23rd Wales - 55 .
Match Fishing Staff  |  Sep 12, 2014  |  0 comments
Steve Hemingray to sit out on Day One Drennan Team England has announced the team for the first day of the World Championship, with last year's silver medallist Hemingray missing out. The team will be Sean Ashby, Will Raison, Alan Scotthorne, Des Shipp and making his World Championship debut, Callum Dicks. England will be looking to add yet another gold medal to their tally, but the demanding venue is certainly going to prove a tough nut to crack for the team. Held on a man-made channel that serves as flood relief between Lake Dubrava and the River Drava, the anglers have had to cope with a torrent of a venue with exceptionally strong flows.
Match Fishing Staff  |  Sep 11, 2014  |  0 comments
England feeder team pairing Adam Wakelin and new UK Champion Rob Wootton are setting a blistering pace in the World Pairs in Ireland. Arguably the two most in-form anglers in the UK at the moment, the dynamic duo have a colossal 42 kilo lead over the second placed pairing of Steve and Phil Ringer. Caught on a mix of both pole and feeder tactics, Adam and Rob are proving unstoppable having caught weights to a fantastic 28 kg, with roach, skimmers, hybrids and perch making up the catches. With the event being decided on weight, the event is still far from won for the pair, but it would take a phenomenal last two days for the chasing pack to catch the leaders.

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