Jan Porter's joy at public goodwill. The last twelve months have been particularly difficult for angling legend, Jan Porter. He has been facing a lengthy battle with cancer, but it seemed he was winning. On August 24th, he posted on Facebook how he was pleased to learn that his treatment for a secondary tumour on his liver had been going well.
Lee Kerry on bagging 513lb. I read with interest a few comments following the colossal weights taken in the semi final of the Drennan Knockout Cup at Cob House Fishery “ That’s not fishing” “I would rather catch 5lb of roach on a canal” “Totally Ridiculous”!That's just to name a few. I must say that on my way for my practice session I was thinking along similar lines. I couldn’t believe that fishing such a prolific venue could be much fun.
National Fishing Month attracts record numbers into angling. This
year’s National Fishing Month (NFM) has shattered its 15,000 target,
setting new records for the number of people who were introduced to the
sport via more than 300 special events throughout the country. When the
final figures are tallied, it is likely that participant numbers will
be closer to 16,000, much to the delight of the NFM organisers. It
began with a flying start back in mid-July when more than 1,000 people were
coached in coarse and game fishing by the Professional Anglers
Association (PAA) and the Game Angling Instructors’ Association (GAIA)
at the CLA Game Fair at Ragley Hall, Alcester.
Keith Arthur retires from talkSPORT radio. Well-known angling commentator Keith Arthur has announced that he is to retire from his role as presenter of the popular weekend radio show 'Fisherman's Blues' on talkSPORT. The move comes after a 14-year stint on the show for Keith, who is one of angling's most recognisable faces. His role as host on Sky Sport's Tight Lines programme is unaffected.
Match ace gives pupil a lesson to remember. When Simon Price drew next to Middy and Bait-Tech-backed match ace Lee Werrett on a recent competition, he knew that he would have his work cut out to beat the Welsh commercial fishing maestro. As expected, all Simon could do was watch as Lee put together a match-winning 225lb net of carp, fishing paste on the short pole, while he struggled. Simon explained: “I approached Lee after the match to see if he would be able to pass on any tips regarding paste fishing, as it is certainly not one of my strongest methods.
Big-money event planned at top Irish venue. One of Ireland’s best-known match fishing venues, Lough Muckno is to host a big-money festival, starting at the end of the month. Taking place between September 30th and October 4th, the festival has been sponsored by the Irish tourist board to the tune of €10,000!The five-day event is set to offer top-quality match angling for roach, hybrids and bream. Muckno has a reputation as being among Ireland’s most accessible venue with parking behind 220 pegs, and all sections are within two miles of the town, so no long drives.
Top team win Match This team champs. Daiwa Dorking have won the second Mega 'Match This' Team Championship final. The match was contested by 22 of the country's best clubs, including national squads from England, Scotland and Wales. Teams battled for top spot across both Match and Specimen lakes on a cumulative points score system, with cumulative weight coming into play in the event of a points tie.
Tom Scholey recalls a match when things didn't quite go according to plan!Picture the scene. It was the first day of my first festival of the year, and I was itching for a good result. Rigs were tied, fresh elastics were threaded and tensioned to perfection, and I was ready to take on the world. The draw put me on Peg 35 at Porth Reservoir.
Zac Brown wins Maver Match This Final. Zac Brown has become the third Maver Match This Champion, banking the £50,000 winner's cheque following a close match at Larford on Saturday. The Preston Innovations Delcac team man weighed in with 52. 460kg to clinch victory from former champ Andy Powers by just 960g.
