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New Final Venue for Angling Trust RiverFest 2018

After five fantastic years on the River Wye, the final of the ever popular Angling Trust RiverFest competition will be moving to a new venue in 2018. The big money event which sits as the pinnacle of the running water match fishing calendar, carries a £13,000 top prize from a…
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Frenzee and Marukyu Announce a Co-Operation Deal

Further to recent exploratory discussions Frenzee and Marukyu are pleased to announce that from December they will work in co-operation in some key areas - primarily sales and marketing. Tim Wildermoth, Frenzee Sales and Marketing Manager says “We are excited to be able to announce this co-operation between ourselves and…
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The Practice - Les Thompson at Patshull Park

In the latest episode of Matrix's The Practice Les heads to the stunning Patshull Park to prepare for the forthcoming Feeder Masters qualifier and a two day festival. Will he sort the best pole and feeder tactics to help him in his future matches.... Watch the full video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5RNd1xUIPc&feature=youtu.be
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Marukyu UK launches NEW range of high quality groundbaits for natural venue anglers

Marukyu, a Japanese manufacturer of high-quality baits and eco-friendly fishing products, is excited to announce the launch of their brand-new range of high-quality groundbaits for natural venue anglers. Marukyu is renowned for their high-quality fishing baits and, after working with some of the UK’s top natural venue anglers, have created…
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Angling gets another £320,000 boost from fishing licence sales

Another £320,000 is being made available this summer to the Angling Improvement Fund (AIF) to support angling facilities and access improvements on rivers and at angling venues around the country.
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Barston Lakes, Solihull, 6th August 2017

British Pole Championship qualifiers: Wayne Sharman, Matt Cuplin & Ray King
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Coleman's Cottage, Essex, 22nd July 2017

Angler's Name Weight (lbs/oz) Peg # / Lake Zac Brown (Preston Innovations / Sonu Baits) 194-00-00 4 (Copse) Les Wetton (Mosella UK) 167-08-00 8C (Pathfield) Craig Goldstraw (Middy / Bag 'Em Baits) 156-12-00 1 (Woods) Ben Townsend (Matrix / Spotted Fin) 151-08-00 40 (Woods) Reece Hearn (Matrix Image / Bag…
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Bait-Tech make 3 new signings!

Bait-Tech is delighted to welcome three new faces to their team of consultants. With the ever-evolving trends on the UK Commercial Match scene, we feel it is vital to keep on top of this to continue the development of cutting edge bait products to bring to market and stay at the…
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Hallcroft Fishery, Nottingham, 15th July 2017

Angler's Name Weight (lbs/oz) Peg # / Lake Steve Rothery 140-14-00 32 (Moat Island) Ben Dales 114-01-00 29 (Moat Island) Ben Fisk (Bauer Media) 109-02-00 1 (Bridge Island) Ryan Laycock (Pontefract) 106-04-00 20 (Canal) Adam Richards (Browning) 99-03-00 28 (Reed) Adrian Higginbottom (Matrix) 97-04-00 61 (Moat Island) Matt Godfrey…
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Bag’ems Jamie Hughes wins 50k Fish O Mania final for the third time!

"Well... things have finally started to sink in after this Saturday's crazy events! sitting here, writing about winning a 3rd Fisho title is something I could never have imagined. The draw for pegs on the previous night saw me pull out peg 7 which immediately gave me a massive chance,…
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Mega Match This qualifier event at Monk Lakes

Following Saturday’s Mega Match This qualifier event at Monk Lakes, Kent, please note below the full and final result: Monk Lakes, Kent, 8th July 2017 Angler's Name Weight (lbs/oz) Peg # / Lake Mike McMillan (Garbolino / Bait-Tech) 198-06-00 65 (Lake 2) Adam Southgate (Oakwood) 196-04-00 55 (Lake 2) James…
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