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Preston innovations England Feeder Team take double gold at the World Championship

At the fourth time of asking the England Feeder team blew away the opposition to take a wonderful Gold medal – their first since the competition's inception.

Held on Inniscarra Lake in Southern Ireland, the England team totalled just 26 points over the two days – a staggering 36 points ahead of runners-up Ireland.

A true ‘Method’ water, Inniscarra turned out to be a fair arena for the championship, which allowed the team to really show their ability on an even playing field. The fishing was all about catching skimmers of various sizes at short range. Maximising efficiency was the key, along with finding some better fish along the way. The fishing was prolific too with the England team needing anywhere between 80 and 130 fish to secure their points.

On the individual front, it was Steve Ringer who yet again proved his international class to become the World Champion. Producing a perfect two-point display, Steve added the Gold to the Silver that he took in the first World’s in Italy.

For Steve it was a dream come true: “Apart from the day my little boy Jake was born, this is the best day of my life! I can’t believe it.”

Also stepping onto the podium, was Mick Vials who took the Bronze medal after scoring three points over the two days.

Match Fishing Magazine will have an in-depth look at just how England stormed to victory, in the September issue.