Pollard takes the win in first Riverfest of the year. The very first qualifier for the Angling Trust Riverfest competition took place this weekend on the River Yare. The weather had changed from very hot and sunny to damp and overcast with a chilly easterly wind. With excellent roach bags coming out during practice off the match length during the week most anglers were expecting the roach to dominate proceedings, however with the overcast conditions and a full ebb tide throughout the match the, up until now rather elusive bream and skimmers were likely to have a go.
Alarming figures show 40% drop in young anglers. Environment Agency figures show a 40% drop in junior rod licence sales between 2009 and 2013, a report on the BBC website claims. In 2009, 77,138 junior rod licences were sold, while in 2013 the figure fell to 43,924. In the short film, Geoff Brighty from the Environment Agency explains that the drop in anglers has cost the agency over £1,000,000 - seriously effecting the work that they have been able to do.
Shakespeare Superteam ace is top on Avon. In the first-ever Barford Summer Festival, held recently on the Warwickshire Avon at Barford, near Warwick, the top honours went to Shakespeare team man Tony Marshall. In a convincing display over the three days’ fishing, river ace Tony dropped only one section point, but still finished just one ahead of Sensas/WB Clarke angler Adrian Narbeth. In third place, another point behind, was Dave Smith, also Sensas/WB Clarke.
Garbolino ace wins place in big money spectacular. Garbolino and Dynamite Baits backed ace, Andy Geldart has become only the second person ever to qualify for all three Maver Match This Finals, after winning the qualifier at Partridge Lakes in Cheshire with a weight of 134-09-00. Andy drew peg 4 on Ribbon and fished caster shallow at 11m to catch F1s and ide for the duration of the match. He joins Andy Power - who also qualified for his third final earlier this year.
Daiwa Gordon League ace qualifies for two big money finals in as many days. Daiwa Gordon League rod, Mark Gaylard has had a weekend to remember, after qualifying for both the Shakespeare and Wychavon Championship finals on the Warwickshire Avon at Evesham. As well as earning a place in the two August Bank Holiday finals – which could see Mark win up to £9,000 in prize money – he banked almost £400 in winnings over the two days, making for a very profitable weekend. Mark’s good run of fortune started on Saturday’s Wychavon Championship qualifier, when he drew the end peg at the top end of the match length.
Raison reflects on Fisho success. If one man's name has been on the lips of the Country’s match anglers over the last five days, it has been that of England International, and Daiwa and Old Ghost backed ace, Will Raison. On Sunday, Will put up what many have described to be the best display of angling that they have ever witnessed – winning the Fish ‘O’Mania International challenge individually, and helping Drennan Team England to victory. But Will, and team mate Alan Scotthorne didn’t have it all their own way – with well over half of the match gone, England were lying fifth – almost 20 kilos behind the eventual runners up, Scotland.
Over 250 events in flagship month for angling. After its official opening at the CLA Game Fair yesterday, it's full steam ahead for National Fishing
Month (NFM) organised by the Angling Trades Association and its
supporting partners. To date, over 250 events have been registered on the official NFM website
(www. nationalfishingmonth.
Top Yorkshire rod snapped up by Welsh brand. Former England International, and UK Champion, Andy Oldham has joined Frenzee as a sponsored consultant. Frenzee,
based in Newtown, Powys, mid-Wales are a company with expansion plans.
The brand has experienced a great year so far with sales well up on
previous years.
Ludlow AC sign lucrative sponsorship deal. Ludlow AC Match squad have secured a sponsorship signing with top tacklle manufacturer,Tubertini. Team Captain Richard Weaver said; “This is a fantastic opportunity for all of the team to embrace. To have the support of such a high quality manufacturer, who have such an extensive range of quality products, will no doubt be of a great benefit to the team.
Popular commercial hosts August Bank Holiday Festival. Bonehill Mill Fishery has announced a three day August Bank Holiday festival. Taking place on Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th and Monday 26th of August, the festival will see anglers compete on Mill Pool, Ashley’s Pool and Dale’s Pool at the Tamworth complex. The festival costs just £100 to enter and there will also be an optional super pool of £10 per day.
