Big-name sponsors back Subscriber Classic. It’s the announcement that all our loyal subscribers have been waiting for. Yes, the details for the fantastic Subscriber Classic are finally here!Last year’s was the first time we ran the competition across both Pole Fishing and sister title Match Fishing, and we saw an exceptional turnout. The fishing and atmosphere was so good that we have chosen to stick to the same winning format.
Jan Porter to make match fishing comeback. Legendary angler Jan Porter is to make a return to match fishing after hearing about the new Riverfest contest run by former Match Fishing editor Dave Harrell. Jan, who built up a fearsome match fishing reputation as ‘The Man In Red’ in the 1980s before turning to specimen fishing, explained: “When I quit match fishing, I said that I would never take part in the sport again. For so many years I had been so 'full-on' with the sport; I knew that the only way I could break away from it was to be 'full-off'.
Jamie Hughes wins Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier at Partridge Lakes Maver and Bag 'Em Matchbaits-backed ace Jamie Hughes has won the Fish 'O' Mania qualifier at Partridge Lakes. Eleven lakes were in use at the popular Cheshire complex, including the new Covey 5 Lake, and the fishery staff were expecting good weights to be recorded as a result of a change in the weather. They weren't disappointed, as the top six anglers all recorded over 100lb. Drawing fancied Peg 2 on Pine Pool was regular Match Fishing contributor Jamie Hughes, an angling coach from Wirral.
Tri-Cast sponsors Shropshire event.
Shropshire-based commercial fishery Weston Pools has announced the details of this year's Summer Doubles Competition. The match will be held on Friday, June 28th and is open to anyone. Previous years have attracted more than 50 anglers and the event always proves to be a fantastic addition to the venue's calendar.
New barbel wonder-bait from Bait-TechBait-Tech is to release a new type of pellet that it says is set to revolutionise pellet fishing. The company explained:"These new-style pellets, never before been seen in the fishing bait industry, are available in mixed tubs, and are a total revolution in pellet production. A malleable bait that can be both side hooked or hair rigged with no drilling – these high-oil baits will leech flavour over long periods giving a persistent scent trail that big fish won’t be able to resist. "They can be cut and moulded to any shape you desire.
Fishing App in tackle prize giveaway. Starting today, all members of the Fishing UK app will be rewarded for their efforts with the chance to win some great tackle prizes. Members will be given points for completing certain tasks within the app. Luke Webb, who is a co owner of the app explained: "Anglers will win three points for posting in a forum, three points for uploading a photo, three for a tip, four for a venue review, and eight for referring a friend and posting information to Facebook or Twitter!"We all know that points mean prizes, and the member at the top of the in-app leaderboard at the end of every month will win a great selection of prizes including baits from CC Moores, a bobbin head set and sticker from Bespoke Bobbins, Some respectable leads from Carp Rigs and some lovely smelling boilies from Xcel Baits.
Big-money pairs match to run at Larford. Maver’s Andy Kinder has announced that he is once again running a pairs competition at the Larford Lakes complex in Worcestershire. Taking place on August 24th, the one-off match has always proved popular with anglers, taking place the day before the British Pole Championship Final. Andy explained: “The pairs is a nice friendly event, that gives a lot of people the chance to win a lot of money! Pairs will be allowed to nominate which of their anglers fishes each lake, with one person fishing either Match or Arena pool, and the other fishing Specimen Lake.
Pickering fishes his way to the UK’s two biggest finals. “I
woke up this morning thinking I had just had the most amazing dream
about qualifying for the Fish 'O' Mania Final and the Maver Match This
Final in the last five days… It took me a good few minutes to convince
myself that it had actually happened. ”These were the words of
angling legend and Preston Innovations and Sonubaits-backed ace Tom
Pickering, who in five days has secured himself a place in this
year's Maver Match This and Fish 'O' Mania finals. The former
World Champion took the win in the Match This qualifier at The
Oaks Fishery at Sessay.
New faces in World Champs line-up. Manager Dave Brooks has announced his team for the 20th Ladies Coarse Angling World Championship, which will take place this year on the River Sava, near the town of Radece in Slovenia, on August 23rd and 24th. This venue is not unknown to English anglers as there have been several other championships fished there in recent years. The England ladies' team are currently number two in the FIPSed world rankings, second only to Italy.
Hemsworth rod in Fish 'O' Mania FinalFormer England Youth International, Dale Shepherd has won the debut Fish 'O' Mania qualifier at Aston Ponds in Sheffield. The 23-year-old ace managed to net 67lb of ide, fishing up in the water with casters. Drawn on Peg 6 on the venue's Split Pond, Dale netted over 150 fish for his weight - which put him 5lb clear of second place. Runner up on the day was local rod Leon Hardwick, who caught a 62lb 12oz net of ide from Lantra Pool.
Maver and Marukyu-backed rod grabs place in £50K Final Andy Kinder has secured a place in the prestigious Maver Match This Final, after winning the qualifier at The Glebe Fishery in Leicestershire. Fishery owner, Roy Marlow explained: "After three hours fishing, there were dozens of anglers in the running, with most predicting that 150lb could take the title. "The final hour was going to be critical and it was a very close call for the top three. "When it came to the weigh in, the fishing had been even better than many people expected, with 20 anglers all weighing in over 100lb – and several more having over 90lb.
Preston ace secures place in Match This Final. Preston Innovations England feeder team captain Tommy Pickering has won a place in the £50,000 Maver Match This Final, after winning the qualifier at The Oaks Lakes in North Yorkshire. Tommy drew Peg 25 on Beech Pool, and left his feeder rod in his bag – opting to fish pole and pellet shallow at just seven metres. Offering a banded 4mm pellet over 4mm feed pellets, Tommy ended the match with a winning 125-06-00 to finish a clear 20lb ahead of the rest of the field.
Second series of 'Fishing in the Footsteps of Mr Crabtree' announced. A second series of the popular angling TV show, 'Fishing in the Footsteps of Mr Crabtree' has been scheduled – and the organisers are on the look out for young anglers to get involved. A press release from the producers explained: "‘Fishing in the Footsteps of Mr. Crabtree – The Quest’ will bring viewers back into the world of Crabtree, but this time we’ll be setting ourselves some new and greater challenges.
New additive accounts for massive countrywide catches. A new bait additive that many anglers have described as the smelliest substance that they have ever come across has been accounting for some massive catches up and down the country. The additive, that the creators have simply named ‘Stinky Stuff’ is the result of over two years of scientific development. Creator, David Bailey explained: "The name Stinky Stuff came from people asking: "What's that stinky stuff?" when we were trialling it.
Five top rods reveal their No1 angling tip!When it comes to catching big weights of fish, and winning matches, it is difficult to get a better list of names than we have below. We have picked their brains to reveal their five number-one tips to put more fish in your net this bank holiday. Enjoy!Alan Scotthorne (Drennan/ Sensas) Preconceived ideas lead to disaster!If you drive to a venue expecting to catch in a certain way, you could very well be setting yourself up to fail. I have learnt this lesson myself the hard way, on commercial fisheries – when today's successful bait or method could very well be totally useless tomorrow.
