Glory for England in World Youth Championship. England's juniors have won the World Championship in France, with a record 10-point score. They have also taken the top four individual placings – a feat which isn't believed to ever have been achieved before. Manager Steve Sanders was ecstatic with the results.
Multi-length landing-net handles are all the rage these days and this new model from Frenzee fits that bill perfectly.
This is a four-piece 4m handle that is supplied with two threads, meaning it can be used at several lengths. The handle is super-stiff, making scooping easy, and despite its lightweight construction is very strong. RRP: £119.
Sanders optimistic of England Youth’s chances. The Junior and Intermediate World Championship takes place tomorrow, on the River Vilaines in France. England has a team entered into both events, thanks to generous backing from sponsors Drennan and Sensas. Dorking skipper Steve Sanders is manager of the junior team and is optimistic of the squads' chances, explaining: “The venue is absolutely fantastic, and we have enjoyed a great week's practice, with the anglers getting better every day.
If you’re after a great pole at a great price then you must give the Catana some serious thought.
We loved this pole when we tested it as it offers stunning performance and a good well-thought-out package. Supplied with two top kits, mini-extension, tubes and competition holdall. RRP: £299 SSP: £199 .
An ingenious groundbait bowl system manufactured from wipe-clean EVA material.
Consisting of a large 40cm bowl with zip lid and two smaller bowls that fit inside – Russian doll-style. One nice touch is the plastic riddle that sits neatly inside the larger bowl. The whole system can be carried inside the large bowl and transported to the peg with ease.
Poles – there are literally hundreds to choose from! Browning seems to be pulling no punches with its fantastic Xitan range, though. Alex Bones tests the £1,699 Z8 Power. When I took Browning’s flagship Z12 out for a spin last year I was exceptionally impressed. Not only was the pole’s performance outstanding, the spares package and entire concept was faultless.
Top scientist urges fisheries to 'have a plan. '
One of the UK's foremost authorities on fish and fishery management, Dr Bruno Broughton, has warned of the extreme danger that the current hot, stormy weather is posing to the nation's fisheries. With several high-profile fisheries having closed over recent days, it is thought that the current conditions have already started to take casualties. Bruno explained: "The premature mortality of freshwater fish during the hot summer weather is a common phenomenon.
