Bennett lifts the Preston Innovations Matchman Of The Year title! For the third time in four years, northern commercial expert, Andy Bennett, has been crowned the Preston Innovations Matchman of the year.
Andy scored a staggering 98 points to win the event, finishing 26 points clear of second place. The competition ran from June 16th, 2013 to March 16th, 2014 and thanks to the new sponsor, Preston Innovations, Andy won a fantastic £5,000!
The event works by rewarding anglers who frame in matches with 30 or more participants. Winning a match with 30 or more anglers will give an angler three points, with 40 or more four points are awarded, and matches with 50 or more participants rewards anglers with five points.
Bait giant Marukyu is celebrating its fourth birthday and has a special offer for you!
Marukyu has placed a £4. 99 price tag on the world's best-selling groundbait – EFG 161. This awesome mix usually retails at £6. 99, so a bargain is there to be had.
Popular match in memory of Ivan Marks gets go ahead!Mallory Park Fisheries will be holding the 10th annual running of the Ivan Marks Memorial Match in May. It will be, as always, open to all anglers of any standard and offers a great opportunity to ‘rub shoulders’ with star anglers from all over the country, including full internationals from several countries. This event WILL be a sell-out!
The event will take place on Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th, 2014 to be fished on The Glebe Pools and Foundation Lake which is opening early for this special event (normally opens June 1st). Entrants need to stipulate which day they wish to fish as first choice, as places are limited, and tickets are already selling fast for the two 100-peg limited matches held in memory of the legend himself, Ivan Marks… so get your entry in quick! Anglers can fish on both days if they book and pay their entry fees early doors.
The humble readymade pole rig has just been dragged into the 21st century by tackle giant Drennan! Traditionally the domain of the ‘pleasure’ angler and newcomers to the sport, Drennan’s pre-tied pole rigs surpass anything that’s currently out there, which makes them a very real consideration for anglers of allabilities and experience levels. There are no signs of mismatched hooks, badly undershotted floats andbizarre shotting patterns – these rigs have been over a year in development, hand-tied in Drennan’s own factories and based on five-time World Champion, Alan Scotthorne’s rig diagrams.
That makes them as close as you can possibly get in mass production to the rigs that Alan actually ties himself!
Designed to cope with most commercial fishery applications, there are four styles of rig available: Carp & F1s, Big Carp, Silverfish & F1s and Margin Carp.
We were particularly impressed with the shotting patterns and the sensible sizes of shot used, from No10s to No8s.
Mark Downes, Drennan Team England Manager, and the Angling Trust are seeking talented anglers who would like to apply for the England Under 23s youth assessments. The FIPSed under 23s World Championship is due to be staged at Assen in the Netherlands from July 25th-26th, 2014, and a team is required to represent the Angling Trust and team sponsors Drennan International.
Where and whenThe Angling Trust Drennan Team England youth assessment will take place on Saturday, April 12th on the Gloucester canal.
Applicants must have been under 23 years of age on December 31st, 2013 to apply.
Maver Larford Lakes is proud, once again, to be hosting the Princes Trust Pairs open event.
The event, which is sponsored by Hotelshop UK, will take place onFriday, April 18th(Good Friday) and costs £30 per person to enter.
The contest will work differently to traditional pairs matches in as much as anglers do not get to pick their partner. Instead, pairs will be drawn on the morning of the match.
Angling Direct Norwich to host Matrix Open Day!
Tackle giant Matrix Tackle is to host an open day at tackle superstore Angling Direct, Norwich on March 22nd.
The open day will see former Fish ‘O’ Mania Champion Warren Martin and Matrix Director Ricky Teale in attendance.
Both of them will be able to give some fantastic advice on the day and will be demonstrating how to get the best from Matrix Tackle.
Angling Direct is situated at 279 Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2RE and the day will commence from 10am and finish at 3pm.
Coaching sessions with river fishing legend Dave Harrell
Dave Harrell is now taking bookings for his one-to-one coaching days on the River Wye for the 2014/15 season.
The sessions take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June till October, then switch to Mondays and Tuesdays from November onwards. Dates are going fast so you’re advised to move quickly if you want to secure a day.
"This will be the third summer I’ve done these days and they have become really popular,” said Dave.
Volkswagen dealership sign England Youth Star. England youth international, James Dent has just signed a new sponsorship deal with Teesside Volkswagen dealership, Benfield Van Centre. The deal will see the northeast rod receive help towards a new van, free servicing and a monthly quota of free fuel. James, who is also sponsored by MAP and Sensas, commented: “I am over the moon to be receiving a very generous package, from such a well-respected brand and garage.
Frenzee goes from strength to strength with new website and anglers!The Frenzee technicians have been working hard behind the scenes as the company launches a new-look website www. frenzee. co. uk and an all-new Anglers Blog section www.
