Pole Fishing editor pursues new career with international tackle giant.
After nearly eight years with David Hall Publishing, Jon Arthur has stepped down as group editor of Match Fishing and Pole Fishing magazines to take on a new role with Drennan International.
On his new job, Jon commented:“I have loved my time working on both magazines and have some great friends at DHP, but I simply could not turn down this exciting opportunity. I have always been a massive fan of Drennan products and I know that there are some amazing developments in the pipeline.
Popular silver-fish festival to take place at Larford LakesMaver (UK) has announced the dates of the 2014 Silver Fish Festival, which will be fished at Maver Larford Lakes. The event, which has been very popular in recent years, is scheduled to take place over a five-day period starting on Monday, February 24th and finishing on Friday, February 28th. The competition will cater for a total of 44 anglers fishing in four sections of 11 each day, and will be on the Specimen Lake. Entry will cost £130 per man (including peg fee) with the overall winner being determined by way of a cumulative points system.
Get some coaching with Preston Innovations star!Current Drennan Knockout Cup Champion Michael Buchwalder has announced that he will be available to book for coaching sessions. Michael is one of the sport's true all-rounders and can quite literally turn his hand to any angling discipline. Michael can cater for one-to-one sessions or small groups of up to four people. He is also prepared to travel to the venue of your choice so if a particular venue is proving a tough nut to crack, Michael will be able to help out!Match Fishing editor Alex Bones had this to say about Michael: “Bud is one of the very best anglers around and is well worth spending a day with.
Popular carp water receives winter makeover! Recently voted by Match Fishing readers as your favourite venue, The Glebe Fishery, in Leicestershire, has been having a bit of a facelift this winter. The venue has yearly maintenance projects but with a lot of wear and tear in recent years, Pool 1 has needed more than its share of TLC. A massive project was undertaken in the early part of January, when the lake's levels were dropped to allow work to be completed.
Firstly the platforms have been repaired and replaced where needed.
Ultimate ace wins Thorne Christmas match with 18lb net. As canal matches go, this year's Thorne Christmas Bash proved pretty special. Topping the field was the ever-consistent Simon Fields, with a cracking 18-6-0 net of hemp-caught roach, but he by no means ran away with it – there were no fewer than five weights of 17lb or more!Long-pole-and-hemp tactics accounted for the top three weights, although caster and bloodworm also proved effective. The result is the latest in a string of outstanding results from the south Yorkshire canal – and the fixtures planned after Christmas are already looking set to prove popular.
Raison’s ‘taboo’ mix that skimmers can’t resist. “If someone had told me 12 months ago that I would be mixing fishmeal groundbaits and leams together to target skimmers, I would have laughed at them. It is something I have always dismissed, but, as I have recently found out, it is a deadly tactic!”These were the words of Daiwa and Old Ghost-backed ace Will Raison. Former World Champion Will has recently banked three big weights of skimmers on the tactic – and genuinely believes he has only touched the tip of the iceberg with regard to the potential of the method.
Dates and venues confirmed.
The dates and venues have been announced for the 2014 AT Winter
League Semi-Finals. The northern legs of the event are set to take place at
Garbolino Lindholme Lakes on April 5th, and on the Stainforth &
Keadby Canal at Crowle on April 6th. Being situated on the Isle Of
Axholme, to the northeast of Doncaster and just a short drive from the A1 and M18, both of these venues should prove easily
accessible for anglers.
January clearance of King Heath Store. Birmingham-based outfit, Fisherman's Friend, is having a massive start-of-the-year sale in its Kings Heath store. The sale is taking place due to the business moving its operation to the Bearwood branch. The offer will run for the full month of January, and there will be some exciting bargains to be had.
Ex World Champs silver fish battle. Sensas-backed star Sean Ashby has won the latest round of the Northern Sensas Challenge league at Hayfield Lakes near Doncaster, with a massive 22-15-0 net of silver fish. In a rare twist of fate, the Starlets team man drew next to his England teammate Alan Scotthorne, and the inevitable battle ensued. Alan was unable to keep quality fish coming, however, and the addition of a couple of bonus fish in the shape of a tench and a bream saw Sean finish comfortably clear of Alan’s 13-12-0 effort.
MAP rod takes big canal win. MAP and Sensas-backed ace James Dent has won the third round of the Thorne Teams Of Three league on the Stainforth & Keadby Canal. The 22-year-old from Yarm, Cleveland, beat a field of 71 anglers to win the day with 21-3-0. James enjoyed a good early run of fish on bloodworm and joker, before turning his attention to casters, fished at 16 metres.
Carr Vale to host two-day competitionCarr Vale Fishery in Bolsover is hosting a two-day Christmas competition. Taking place on Saturday, 28th and Sunday 29th December, the contest will see anglers fish two four-hour matches to decide the overall result. Organiser, Matt Godfrey explained: "Carr Vale is a cracking winter venue, being stuffed to the hilt with roach and skimmers, plus plenty of bonus crucians, and even the occasional tench. Co organiser, Tom Scholey and I always get restless with the lack of matches around Christmas, so last year decided to run something to give anglers an excuse to get out of the house for a few hours.
Winter League survey launched. A survey has been launched to gather opinions and ideas from match anglers about the Winter League. The
survey aims to improve satisfaction among existing Winter League
anglers, as well as increase the number of competitors countrywide, and
create more leagues. Clubs, fisheries and league organisers are invited
to take part regardless of their previous experience with the Winter
League.
Sponsors back Fenland Pairs League. Drennan-backed star, Wayne Swinscoe has announced that he is once again running his popular Fenland Pairs series, starting after Christmas. The league is being supported by Drennan International, Bait-Tech, Dynamite Baits and Westwood Lakes. The four-match league, which takes place on the prolific River Glen and Town Welland in and around Spalding, is expected to once again provide some spectacular sport.
Fenland ace is Winter Festival king!Bait-Tech-backed rod, Lee Klimczuk has won the 2013 Garbolino Winter Festival at White Acres Fishery in Cornwall. The event, which was this year contested by 71 of the country's best silverfish anglers, is unique because normal carp don't count – meaning that weights are dominated by skimmers, roach, brown goldfish and F1s. As expected, the fishing proved exceptional, with numerous 50lb-plus individual weights being recorded throughout the five-day festival. Lee, who has long been regarded as a top allround anglers since his days with the mighty Essex County squad, won the event with a perfect score of four section wins, dropping a third.
Exciting plans at Herefordshire water. Herefordshire angling complex and holiday retreat, Docklow Pools has announced some exciting events and offers, starting in just a couple of weeks time, and running in to the New Year. First up is their New Year get away – which offers extraordinary value for money. Guests are invited to stay in the venue's luxury accommodation for up to seven nights from December 28th, for a cost of just £100 for each unit of accommodation.
