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Popular television series ready for launch!Preston Innovations Absolute Match Fishing series was a huge hit when the first series hit the screens. You will be pleased to hear that the second series is finished with the first show to be aired on 3rd February on Sky Sports 4. The series will be featuring many of the Preston stars including Des Shipp, Tommy Pickering and Lee Kerry. They will be visiting a variety of venues throughout the series and covering a number of methods and tactics to help improve your angling.

Two ‘stockies’ for Barston!One of match fishing’s favourite venues, Barston Lakes, near Solihull in the West Midlands, has seen its stock somewhat upgraded this week with the addition of two 30lb carp. We spoke with Barston owner Nigel Harrhy about the recent stockings, and he told us: “This venue is all about catering for everyone and I pride myself on offering good sport for match, pleasure and carp anglers. "One question I get asked on an almost daily basis is ‘Are there any 30lb carp in here?’ Well, I have heard loads of reports that there are but I am yet to see them. With this in mind I decided to buy two! The first tips the scales at just over 30lb while the bigger of the two weighs in at 37-2-0 – quite impressive fish, I think you will agree!”It will be interesting to see if these two fish ever feature in any matches!.

Pole Fishing editor pursues new career with international tackle giant. After nearly eight years with David Hall Publishing, Jon Arthur has stepped down as group editor of Match Fishing and Pole Fishing magazines to take on a new role with Drennan International. On his new job, Jon commented:“I have loved my time working on both magazines and have some great friends at DHP, but I simply could not turn down this exciting opportunity. I have always been a massive fan of Drennan products and I know that there are some amazing developments in the pipeline.

Popular carp water receives winter makeover! Recently voted by Match Fishing readers as your favourite venue, The Glebe Fishery, in Leicestershire, has been having a bit of a facelift this winter. The venue has yearly maintenance projects but with a lot of wear and tear in recent years, Pool 1 has needed more than its share of TLC. A massive project was undertaken in the early part of January, when the lake's levels were dropped to allow work to be completed. Firstly the platforms have been repaired and replaced where needed.