Woodland Lakes in Thirsk hosted the fifth round of Fish’O’Mania on another 100-peg sell-out qualifier. There were some unsettled conditions in the morning, however the skies cleared, and resident carp made their way into the warmer water. It was Matrix Leigh Tackles, Matthew Higgins who tore apart the opposition on the day from fancied peg […]
Matt Higgins through to his first Fish O Mania final
Connor Barlow wins first Fish O Mania back after online Facebook draw
The first new look Fish’O’Mania qualifier certainly drew an audience as anglers watched on Facebook Live as their pegs were drawn. Many fancied Andy May, Kieran Marsden and Connor Barlow after decent draws on the Covey’s, however, eyes also needed to be on Spey having produced previous qualifiers. The weather gods certainly weren’t aware that […]
Will it be Power’s Fish O Mania year?
The fourth round of Fish’O’Mania saw another 100 peg sellout at midlands mecca which is Tunnel Barn Farm. On the online draw, many tipped Matt Dawes as the favourite on peg 6 New pool, others also backed the final magnet which is Andy Power off peg 5 on Extension, however, with plenty of space around […]
Rod licence sales boom as lockdown eases
• Over quarter of a million licences sold after lockdown restrictions lifted • People across England appear to be turning to an age-old pastime with built-in social distancing Environment Agency figures released today show a huge surge in fishing licence sales after the government lifted restrictions on outdoor activities. Between 13 May 2020, when the […]
Covid19: Plan to get match fishing back on track safely
The Angling Trust has been working with leading anglers and fisheries in the match fishing community to gain agreement for competitions to resume in compliance with the Government’s guidance on organised gatherings and sporting events. Riverfest organiser Dave Harrell, England internationals Steve Ringer and Dean Barlow and Lindholme fishery boss Aaron Grantham are amongst a […]
Angling Trust competitions postponed until June at earliest
Angling Trust Competitions- Coronavirus Update In light of the further three-week lockdown issued by the government on Thursday 16th April, The Angling Trust and partners have taken the decision to postpone all competitions until June as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. We have already rescheduled a large number of competitions including Fish’O’Mania and The […]
Fish O Mania postponed until August 29th
This summer’s Fish’O’Mania has been postponed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Fish‘O’Mania Final will now take place on Saturday, August 29th, starting at 11:30am at Maver-Dynamite Hayfield Lakes, Doncaster. This allows the postponed Fish‘O’Mania qualifiers to be re-arranged, ensuring a full schedule of 18 UK qualifying matches can take place. In addition […]
John is the bomb in Viaduct Fish O Mania Qualifier
A fantastic show of ninety-five anglers made their way down to the picturesque Viaduct Fisheries before the Covid-19 shutdown, which had been fishing well in the lead up to the second Fish ‘O’ Mania 2020 qualifier. They were greeted with a new draw process in order to minimise the risk of Coronavirus spread and all […]
Angling Trust match including Fish Mania qualifiers postponed until April 18th at the earliest
The Angling Trust and partners have taken the decision to postpone all competitions up to and including 18th April 2020 as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. This decision includes scheduled Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifiers. At this stage, Fish ‘O’ Mania 2020 will be going ahead as scheduled with the final on 11th July at […]
Ashley Davies takes sell out Fish O Mania Qualifier at Tunnel Barn Farm
An sell-out of 150 anglers fished this first Fish’O’Mania Qualifier of the year at the ever-consistent Tunnel Barn Farm and they were greeted by almost perfect conditions; mild, overcast with a light breeze. Perfect for seeing those shy F1 bites. As the match started there was a flurry of action with anglers mainly opting to […]
Junior Canal Champs primed for Greatness!
The Angling Trust and Canal & River Trust Angling Junior Canal Champs is back for 2020 and is expected to be ‘THE’ biggest celebration of junior angling in the country! The date for the diary is Saturday 19th September and the event will take place on the ever consistent Shropshire Union Canal at Church Eaton. […]
Barnsley Storm to Winter League Title
The largest multi-venue match in the country took place last weekend which saw three hundred anglers competing in the prestigious Angling Trust Winter League Final. The format for the final is five anglers at Decoy Lakes and five anglers on the infamous Drains system, meaning the well rounded teams always seem to rise to the […]
Tickets for 2020 Canal Pairs
Bookings are about to open for Britain’s biggest canal angling competition, the 2020 AT & CRT Canal Pairs Championship, and with sponsorship from Dynamite Baits, the Championship will see regional qualifying heats being held across England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Launching on Monday 2nd March at 10.30am anglers will be able to book their places […]
England Teams announced for 2020 European Coarse Championships and World Coarse Nations
Mark Downes, England Team Manager has decided to announce this year’s England European Team and the England World Nations Team. Mark Downes and Darran Bickerton will be continuing with their youth policy which continues to grow. The youth element of the team/s is growing year by year and all are gathering valuable experience as they […]
TidesFest 2020 tickets on sale….
The Angling Trust is pleased to confirm the details for the 7th Tidefest Angling Championship to take place on the tidal Thames in London on Sunday, September 6th. A donation from the ticket monies will once again be made to the children’s angling charity Get Hooked on Fishing. The 40-peg match, which is sponsored by […]
