Quality fishing for a great cause. Hot new Redditch venue, Lower Park Fisheries, is running a charity match this September in aid of the British Heart Foundation.
The match, which is to be held on September 21st, will be just £12 (which includes hot dogs and tea) to enter with the top three on each pool being paid out.
There is also a vast amount of donated prizes, which the top five overall will receive.
The angling world prepares for the third World Pairs in Ireland Ireland is very much back on the map and on the angling calendar as it readies itself for an influx of some of the best anglers around as they compete for the title of World Pairs Champions 2014.
Now in its third year, and with demand on the increase, this prestigious festival is set to be one of the very best yet. Reigning champions Cathal Hughes and Phillip Jackson scooped last year’s huge cash prize and became titleholders for the second year running.
They will certainly be hot favourites going into this year’s event.
Maver Image win Match Fishing Team ChampionshipTop southeast team Maver Image has won the Match Fishing Team Championship on Evesham's River Avon. Their victory came after a very close finish, which saw them top the tally with a final score of 55 points. Runners-up, Kamasan Starlets finished just a single point behind the leaders, with Drennan Barnsley coming in third with 51 points. The winning team, was made up of Simon Colclough, Danny Grimsey, Pete Vasey, James Durakalic and Garry Miller.
Vote and win a once-in-a-lifetime prize!Every year we like to find out which tackle and baits you like the best, as well as which fisheries and anglers you rate. Each year we run the dedicated Match Fishing Tackle Awards, with the results of the voting process published in our December issue and the respective parties awarded with certificates. These awards mean an awful lot to those involved – after all, they are voted for by you, the very public they hope to gain the approval of – so don’t underestimate the power of your vote. There are over 20 categories to vote in, including best poles, rods and reels in various price categories, as well as your nomination for the best angler, fishery, mail-order companies and much more.
Bonus tench seals the win for DesDes Shipp has been crowned the 2014 Wychavon champion, after a close fought battle on Evesham’s River Avon. The Preston Innovations-backed ace, and England international, picked up the £2,000 winner's cheque, after weighing in 8-1-0 from end Peg 1 on the Crown Meadow. A delighted Des explained: “I am over the moon to have won, what I regard as one of the most prestigious river fishing titles out there. I was pleased with my draw this morning, not least because my good friend and England teammate, Will Raison fished the peg yesterday, and his information was a massive help, given the fact that I don’t know the water very well.
Chub bag wins Evesham Individual ChampionshipGarbolino, and ABC Baits-backed ace Lee Edwards has won the Evesham Individual Championship, with a 15-12-0 net of chub. Drawn on Peg 35, the River Avon’s confluence with the River Isbourne, Lee included fish to 2lb 8oz in his net. He told Match Fishing: “I am over the moon to win an event as prestigious as this. I know that the peg has some form for chub, and so I set my stall out to target them on waggler tactics.
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Evesham Festival this weekend set to be the best ever.
This year’s Evesham Festival is set to be bigger, better and more exciting than ever before, making it a must-visit attraction for anyone with even the faintest interest in angling.
Taking place this bank holiday weekend (23rd, 24th and 25th August), the show will see a host of angling’s biggest names go into battle on one of match fishing’s most legendary venues.
Star names that have confirmed their attendance include Alan Scotthorne, Will Raison, Des Shipp, Dave Harrell, Wayne Swinscoe and Steve Hemingray.
Drennan Barnsley Blacks take Division 1 crown on the River Trent A total of 42 teams (420 competitors) fished the River Trent on various sections of the river from the non-tidal section downstream of Nottingham to the tidal section upstream of Torksey in the Angling Trust Division 1 National Championship on Saturday, August 9th, 2014.
Weather conditions were far from ideal, with bright sunshine and blustery winds generally blowing downstream with the current. Recent rains had put just a tinge of colour in the water, but on the tidal stretches the river ran out from the top of the tide soon after the start whistle.
In a dramatic race for the team title, Barnsley & District just pipped Shakespeare Superteam by a single point with 336 points.
The first round of the ever-popular Westwood Lakes Individual Winter League for 2014/2015 will take place on Sunday, October 19th, 2014. Entry is £40 per angler for the 10-match series, plus pools on the day. Booking is essential – telephone 01205 724162 to secure your place. Match Dates – All Sundays • October 19th, 2014 • November 2nd, 2014 • November 16th, 2014 • November 30th, 2014 • December 7th, 2014• December 21st, 2014 • January 11th, 2015 • January 25th, 2015 • February 15th, 2015 • February 22nd, 2015.
Lemington Lakes, Thursday, August 14th, 2014Date … Thursday, August 14th,2014
Venue … Lemington Lakes
Address … Todenham Road,Moreton-in-Marsh,GloucestershireGL56 9NP
Cost … £10 per car
Times … 9am 'til 5pm
Lemington Lakes is a stunning complex set amongst the beautiful Cotswolds countryside. It was a venue Kevin loved to fish.
Kevin was, without doubt, one of the most popular angling journalists and presenters in the last few years. His work at both Angling Times and Improve Your Coarse Fishing was always top class, and his TV work on both Predators and Carp Crew universally popular.
Chris Vandervleit books a place in the £50K Match This Final Ninety-seven tickets were sold for Sunday’s Mega Match. This qualifier at Barston Lakes, Solihull. Conditions on the day were pleasant with plenty of sunshine and a decent ripple with anglers spread across the main lake. Anglers were a little unsure as to how the qualifier would fish, given how soon the qualifier took place after the latest British Carp Championship semi-final.
England feeder team manager won’t fish in the setup. After the England Feeder team’s roaring success in Ireland this year, manager, Tom Pickering, has taken the decision to step down from fishing to concentrate solely on managing the team.
“I always said that when I reach the point where I’m happy with the team, I’d step down as an angler in the setup,” revealed Tom.
And, with England team and individual gold medals secured this year, Tom was rewarded with the result he and the rest of the lads had long hoped for.
Top tackle and bait manufacturers get behind one of the north's top commercial fisheries!Top tackle brand Frenzee arebackingthe venue that used to host the Fish 'O' Mania final – Hayfield Lakes. The complex is superb and home to some of the best fishing available thanks to thecareandattentionof owners, Robin Goforth and Noelie. To celebrate, Frenzee's band of sponsored anglers are hitting the road, offering free coaching and the chance for you to try out all the quality new and innovative match gear that Frenzee is known for. Catch up with the guys, test the gear and learn from the best.
Fisherman's Friend are closing its King's Heath branch. . . Fishermans Friend are closing its Kings Heath branch on the last day of August and are offering 20 per cent off everything, including bait.
