New angling-related gift shop now live. A new online angling gift shop has been launched by the
publishers of Match Fishing magazine, David Hall Publishing. The store, which can be found at www. shopatdhp.
England Feeder Team Manager, Tom Pickering reflects on the World Championship. The Preston Innovations England Feeder team arrived back in England yesterday, after competing in the World Championship in South Africa last weekend. Despite securing a team bronze medal behind winners, South Africa, and runners-up Hungary, England team manager, Tom Pickering admitted that he was "gutted" that the team hadn't returned with gold. He explained: "I have no problems holding my hands up and saying we got it wrong.
World Champ wins on British soil. Didier Delannoy proved exactly why he is World Champion this week, after winning a match in England whilst on a business trip over here!The Rive backed ace travels over to England on a yearly basis, and stops with his good friend, and five times former World Champion, Alan Scotthorne, to do a bit of fishing, and service the UK’s Rive accounts. Whilst over here this time, Didier decided to drop on a Sensas International rules match, at Hayfield Lakes near Doncaster. With England Internationals, Alan Scotthorne and Lee Kerry in attendance, both of whom know the venue well, it was never going to be an easy battle to win.
New team, and individual sponsorships for tackle giant. Top
tackle firm, Drennan International has announced that they are to
sponsor two new teams, and five top flight individual consultants. River
fishing legend, Wayne Swinscoe, England Feeder Team ace Dean Barlow, England Veteran Roger Marlow,
South East rod Chris Vandervleit, and East Anglian matchman, Steve
Winters are all to join the stable as sponsored anglers. In
addition to the signings, Drennan have also sponsored the old Leicester
Sensas (now Drennan Leicester Sensas) and Milo Bordon (now Drennan
Bordon.
Christmas Fur & Feather match announced. Sunday 22nd December will host the 2013 annual Fur & Feather match at Tri Cast Weston Pools near Oswestry in Shropshire. Everyone is invited to the match, which costs just £25 to enter including food after the match. Alongside the usual pools payout, there will be random prizes awarded to certain pegs, and there is expected to be some novelty prizes too.
Preston Innovations England Feeder Team take World bronze. Preston Innovations Team England have taken a team bronze medal in this years World Feeder Championship, held at Bloemhof Dam in South Africa. The team lost out on a silver medal on weight countback, by just over 8kg. A tough second day saw the team add 32 points to their 16 point tally from day one - with Tom Pickering being the teams best performer on the day, with a section second.
Preston Innovations Feeder Team lying second in World Championship. Preston Innovations Team England are lying second after day one of the World Feeder Championship in South Africa. The home nation is leading the race, with 15 points - including three individual section winners. England boast no section winners, but are lying second on 16 points, two points clear of third placed Hungary.
New sale position with top tackle company. Global tackle giant Zebco are searching for a new professional territory manager to cover their South East region. The
company, which distributes top brands including Browning, Quantum,
Zebco, Rhino, Fin-Nor, Van Staal, and William Joseph has a range of top
selling products that covers the whole spectrum of angling. The area covered will include Essex, Kent, Greater London and East Anglia.
Tommy names the England starting team for this year's Feeder World Championship!Match Fishing's reporter on the bank has just given us the nod that Grant Albutt is to be on the bench for day one of the Feeder World Championships. That sees the starting line up of Preston Innovations Team England as follows:* Tommy Pickering* Steve Ringer* Phil Ringer* Mick Vials* Adam WakelinPractice has seen the England lads on top form on South Africa's Bloemhof Dam, where carp at short and long range are the main target. The rewards have, so far, been hard fought but could this just be the year that sees Tommy's side return with the gold team medal he so desires?We'll have all the updates right here. .
England ‘catching more than other teams”Preston Innovations Team England are reported to be catching more than other teams in the run up to the World Feeder Championship in South Africa. Match Fishing’s man on the bank reported: “England are catching very well. The lads are very well motivated and have had a good week, team manager, Tommy Pickering has a plan, and it seems to be better than any other teams. ” Carp are the main target species, with the fish that Phil Ringer is holding up proving the average stamp.
Team dominate 96 strong event. Maver Midlands have hit the jackpot in this year's popular Heronbrook Winter League series, locking out the top two placings. Team
Captain, Wayne Mellings, entered two teams of four into the twenty four
team event with the Maver Midlands Bag 'Em squad consisting mainly of
Trevor Robinson, Jake Robinson, Jamie Hughes and Neil Machin and a Maver
Midlands team made up of Jason Brown, Jordan Hall, Dave White and
himself. Having lead the six round series from the off, it was
the Maver Midlands Bag 'Em team that took the honours, producing solid
performances each week which saw the team maintain pole position for the
duration of the series.
Top tackle shop starts sale early!Cheshire based tackle giants, Stapeley Angling Centre have announced a pre Christmas bargain bonanza - starting on Saturday. Following a recent move in location, the store has decided to celebrate by offering a month long sale. Store manager, Neil Stockton explained: "Normally our Christmas sale starts in December, but due to our new location this year we have decided to run it for a month starting on Sat 23rd November until Monday 23rd December. All items are reduced as normal with ex display items up to half price and great deals on any larger items like bivvies, rods, reels and luggage.
Feeder team catching well in South Africa. Match Fishing's man on the bank in South Africa has reported that Preston Innovations Team England are doing very well in the first two days of official practice ahead of this years World Feeder Championship, which takes place this weekend It is reported that England had 42 Carp today, with other nations averaging between 15 and 30 fish - which is leading many to speculate that England have got their tactics just right. As more and more bait goes into the venue, it is also said that the fishing is getting better and better, with more and more fish homing in on the bait. Understandably, team England are keen not to disclose too much about the tactics that they are using.
Welsh international wins RiverFest final. Flowing-water expert and former Welsh international Andrew ‘Spud’ Murphy has won the inaugural RiverFest final on the River Wye, and pocketed the £10,000 winner's cheque. The event, which saw qualifiers take place all over the country, culminated in a two-day final on the Hereford stretch of the Wye. Event organiser Dave Harrell commented on his Facebook page: “The weekend has proved an incredible match of twists and turns and a fitting end to RiverFest 2013.
Northern angling complex continues to expand. Garbolino Lindholme Lakes, near Epworth in Lincolnshire has enjoyed a colossal growth over the last twelve years, growing from just two lakes to the super-complex that it is today. But owner, Neil Grantham has still more plans for the venue – with three new lakes and an additional 100 touring caravan spaces set to open next year. He has also won planning permission for another 100 lodges on site.
