New format teams of four league already proving popular. There is less than two weeks to go before the popular Sensas Teams Of Four league gets underway at Hayfield Lakes near Doncaster. Headed up by match organisers Lee Kerry and Tom Scholey, the league is to undergo a number of changes this year, with the aim of encouraging more people to get involved. With eight teams already booked on the league, the new format looks to be proving popular.
Alex Bones hosts new DVD series. An exciting new series of DVDs has been released, hosted by Match Fishing Editor, Alex Bones. Filmed over four parts, the series sets to set the record straight on Method and Pellet Feeder fishing, cage feeder fishing, bomb fishing and PVA Fishing. Importantly, the fact that Alex is not sponsored means he can give impartial advice when it comes to tackle and bait, leading to an unbiased narrative.
Chance to meet Fox and Matrix stars!Tackle
giant Fox, the parent company to brands like Rage and Matrix, has
announced a star-studded open day at one of Britain's biggest tackle
shops, Fosters Of Birmingham. In attendance will be the former
Maver Match This Champion, Les Thompson, predator ace Julian Chadwick,
and carp expert Neil Smith. The open day will take place on Saturday, November 9th – with the store opening from 9am until 6pm. For more information, give them a call on: 0121 344 3333.
Anglers Supporting Help For Heroes. The annual 'Help For Heroes' fundraiser has grown year on year, and is now the biggest Help For Heroes charity match in the UK. The 300 peg, six hour match will take place at Garbolino Lindholme Lakes on August the 2nd 2014. The draw will be at 9 am, with entry costing £25.
Matrix ace takes on top Midland venue. One of the country's top anglers, Grant Albutt, has taken on prolific Midlands water, Shatterford Lakes. Situated in a valley on the Bridgnorth Road (A442) only 10 minutes from Kidderminster and Stourbridge, Shatterford Lakes was established in 1972, and over the years has developed into a great specimen and match type venue. Grant explained: "When the opportunity arose to take on Shatterford, I knew I had to take it.
New signings for Maver backed team. Maver North West are pleased to announce two brand new additions to the already formidable squad. Former England International Stef Gent and former Drennan star Jon Jowett (picture attached) have recently sided with Steve Crossley's Maver North West squad in a bid strengthen the team even further and increase the team's chances of success in major competitions. The team, which have built up a fearsome reputation over the last few years thanks to a series of good results on canals and other natural venues, are regarded as one of the country's best up and coming teams.
Five former champions in Parkdean final. The line up is complete for this years Parkdean Masters Final, which gets underway at 12pm. The competition, hosted annually on Jenny's Lake at White Acres Fishery near Newquay, carries a £25,000 winner takes all bounty, and is widely regarded as match angling's most prestigious prize. Fancied pegs include peg 5, where two times former champion, Des Shipp has drawn, and peg 16 where Norfolk ace Andy Leathers is set to fish.
Massive carp on the feed. It is thought that Andy Leathers has taken an early lead in the 2013 Parkdean Masters Final, after banking three carp, all believed to be approaching double figures. Ed Warren on peg 23 is also said to be in a strong position, with two good carp in the net. White Acres Fishery manager, Clint Elliott said: “As I walked along the bank this morning, it was obvious that there were a lot of fish moving in between pegs 16 and 23, where the wind has been blowing quite strongly for the last few days.
All still to play for in £25,000 final. Everything is still to play for as the Parkdean Masters Final nears its midway point. Although early leader, Andy Leathers has continued to catch well, and is still leading the race, the number of big fish feeding means that a handful of bites could swing the match in any direction. As it stands, it is estimated that Andy has around 50lb, which puts him around 20lb in front of second placed Lee Kerry, who is admitting to 30lb.
Late run challenges the leader. Middy backed ace Ben Fisk has enjoyed a good run of F1 carp, and is thought to be pushing close to the leader, Andy Leathers, as the Parkdean Masters Final comes to an end. Leeds rod Ben, has started catching good sized F1s very regularly, fishing long pole shallow with pellets. When asked how much he had, Ben told our man on the bank that he thinks he has 50lb, with Andy Leathers admitting to 60lb.
Cambridgeshire man clinches £25,000 by just five ounces. Andy Leathers has been crowned the 2013 Parkdean Masters Champion, after winning the final on Jenny's Lake at Cornwall's White Acres complex. The match, which is widely regarded as one of angling's most prestigious finals, is contested by the top 24 finishers in White Acres flagship Preston Innovations festival, and carries a £25,000 winners cheque. Andy, who held the lead from the start, ended up pipping late challenger, Ben Fisk, by just five ounces, after weighing in with 98-4-0.
Maver (UK) are delighted to confirm dates and venues ahead of the 2014 Mega ‘Match This’ qualifier campaign. Saturday 31st August 2013 marked the conclusion of another chapter in the Maver Mega 'Match This' success story. A grueling five month qualification campaign, beginning at Woodland View in Droitwich on 6th April and ending at Barston Lakes on 18th August, produced another incredibly talented field for the 2013 final with twenty four of the UK's finest going head-to-head in a bid to be crowned the next Mega 'Match This' Champion and win angling's biggest prize. The 2013 Mega 'Match This' Final produced the most exciting climax to date with 2011 Champion, Andy Power, a mere 940 grams shy of receiving the richest prize in angling for a second time! Our congratulations are extended once again to the popular winner, Zac Brown, who netted £50,000 and became the third Mega 'Match This' Champion in the competition's history.
Shiny new gear unveiled at the Tackle & Guns Trade Show!The gates have opened on the 2013 Tackle & Guns Trade Show, with plenty of exciting tackle and bait innovations unveiled to the trade. The show, which enables tackle and gun manufacturers to showcase their latest products and innovations, is used by many companies to launch their product ranges for the coming year. Dozens of top brands have been in attendance, and we have been there to give you a sneak preview of what you can expect to see in the shops over coming months. From the Shimano stable, a great new range of budget rods caught our eye, offering unbelievable value for a modest price tag, with the range starting from £54.
Sections announced for £30,000+ Preston Innovations Festival. The draw has been announced for the UK's richest angling festival, set to start next week at White Acres in Cornwall. The Preston Festival is the only festival fished at the complex where anglers are required to qualify, and alongside cash prizes for the top 10, the top 24 anglers will do battle for a £25,000 winner-takes-all prize, courtesy of the park's owners, Parkdean. The draw is listed below:A SectionGrant Albutt Chris Downs Gareth MalhamIan Andrews Martin Edwards Colin MitchellMatt Arnold Andy Geldart Tim NashRoy Beasley Matt Godfrey Kieron RichJason Benning Simon Harris Joff RogersDave Bruton David Hiler Tim RoweDave Cockayne Leigh Hodgkinson Scott RussellSteve Conway Ben Holmes Tom ScholeyDarren Cox Pete Joiner Sean StentonJames Dent Kerry Kirkwood Carl WilliamsCallum Dicks Stewart Lister Lee WoodhouseAndy GriffithsB SectionDavid Burley Nathan Fox Carl MoonCliff Adams Simon Fry Alex MurrayJon Arthur Russel Grimes Kevin RetfordJim Berry Ben Hart Lee RileyGavin Bridge Cameron Hughes Lee RileyHarvey Cannon Tyrone Hull Phil RingerPaul Carnwell Craig Jones Wayne SharmanShane Choules Dean Kenworthy Des ShippSimon Colclough Robert Kite Nigel SmithSteve Cooke Colin Marshall Adam WakelinAndrew Cunliffe Neil Mckinnon Nathan WatsonTony Curd C SectionChris Kitchin James Cooper Tom PringleNeil Anderson Andrew Crocker Chris RileyShaun Barnett Shaun Cross Steve RingerMartin Beardsmore Colin Dumphy Adam RooneyAndy Bennett Kevin Hale Luke SorokinHarry Billing Lee Kerry James StonesNigel Bond Jason Lebosquet Lee ThorntonRichard Bond Brett Nicholas Gary VincentMark Booth Tommy Pickering Jamie WildeTony Butler Neil Pickford Mikey WilliamsBob Conway Andy Power D SectionMark Booth Martin Holmes Neil RichardsIan Chestney Martyn Howard Mark RichardsonPaul Christie Steve Hutter Steve SandersAndy Dargue Andy Leathers Craig ShawJohn Darlington Mick Lees Adam SouthgateCraig Elkin Steve Martin Nick SpeedDaryl Falleto Mike Mcmillan James TaylorIan Fisk Andy Nelson Martin TriceMichael Hall Mick Owen John WhincupJames Hawkins Jamie Parkhouse Dan WhitePaul Holland Mark Pollard Tony WynnickE SectionKelvin Acton Tommy Hillier Charlie SimpsonRichard Bacon Richie Hull Dean SmithLee Bennett Wayne Kearney Tony StevensonPaul Burton Neil Machin Pete ThomasPaul Carpenter Matt Marshall Steve TuckerShaun Cook David Martin Andy TurnerAndy Dare Kelvin Mills Kevin WadgeLee Edwards Steve Parry Tom WallisBen Fisk Alan Rutherford Ed WarrenDavid Geldart Alan Scothorne Rob WootonEddie GreenSandra ScothorneMartin WrightRay Hayward .
