LATEST ADDITIONS

Bait-Tech launches new sweet groundbait. After more than 12 months of testing and development, Bait-Tech is launching its new Pro Natural Groundbait. Designed for rivers and natural stillwaters, this new, highly acclaimed mix sits on the sweeter side of the groundbait spectrum, to target silver fish like barbel, bream, chub, roach, dace and tench. Pro Natural is rich in coconut, molasses and hemp and has been perfected to help hold feeding fish in your swim for longer periods.

Commercial ace Speed is final Fisho qualifier. Nick Speed has completed the line-up for the 2013 Fish 'O' Mania Final, which takes place at Cudmore Fishery on Saturday, July 13th. Many are hailing the line-up, which includes nine fully sponsored anglers, three former and current England internationals, and six former winners of big-money events, as the strongest ever. Bright sunshine and a warm breeze greeted the competitors for the last Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier of the year at Lindholme Lakes, Epworth.

Local lad wins AT Disabled National. Various circumstances saw just 19 anglers compete for the title of the Angling Trust National Champion at the scenic Blake Hall Fishery near Cheadle in Staffordshire. The pool, whilst not renowned for really big weights, has developed a fair reputation for delivering close matches where 50-60lb of fish can turn up almost anywhere. However, poor weather leading up to Saturday's match meant that the fishing was extremely hard.

Local expert predicts difficult Winter League Final. "I have looked through the tide tables for the year, and from what I can see, the Angling Trust has chosen the most difficult tide of the year for this year's Winter League Final. "These were the stark words of River Trent match organiser, and Dynamite and Shimano-backed ace, Alan Henry in the run-up to this year's Winter League Final on the Tidal River Trent. The match is taking place on the North and South Clifton, Laughterton and Besthorpe stretches of the river next Saturday, July 6th.