Drennan England U23’s team manager Mark Downes has announced the squad to compete in the 30th FIPSed U23’s World Championships which will be held in Coruche, Portugal. Retaining their places from last year are; Alex Clements, Matt Barnett and Rory Jones while Bradley Gibbons will also feature as he progresses from the U18s.  The fifth […]

This Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier held at Makins Fishery on 27th April 2016 started with one of the hardest frosts of the year. With the weather forecast warning of severe squalls with snow, hail and rain to come, the mood at the draw was decidedly glum, despite the fishery having been on generally good form […]

Barnsley angler Les Marshall takes the lead at Messingham Sands Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier The latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifying match was fished at the well-stocked Messingham Sands complex in Scunthorpe on six of its ponds; Oak Tree, Tripp, Hollywood, Merry’s, Islands and Swan on Saturday 23rd April 2016.  A recent cold snap, with overnight […]

The latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier was held at the fabulous Partridge Lakes complex in Cheshire on Wednesday 20th April 2016 with a full house of  200. Several reserves failed to pick up a spare ticket at the draw which is a clear measure of the venue’s popularity. The weather was on its best behaviour […]

Horrible conditions greeted the 119 anglers in this latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifying round held at Barford Lakes, Norfolk on Saturday 16th April 2016.  It was freezing cold, pouring with rain and breezy. It stayed like that until the last hour, making for a very patchy match. Former Champion Nathan Watson from Louth drew favoured […]

Just for a change the weather was pretty good for this midweek Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier held on Wednesday, 13th April, with very Spring-like temperatures and a gentle breeze. As a result the resident fish at Garbolino Lindholme Lakes really responded with nine anglers posting ton-plus weights and 18 of the 10-pegs being won with […]

Cloudy conditions greeted the competitors for the Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier at Viaduct Fishery, Somerset on Saturday 9th April 2016 which helped make it a great qualifying round, with many of the 13 section winners weighing in between 80 lbs and 90 lbs. Top rod on the day was Frenzee South West angler Daniel White, who […]

Angling Trust Cadet, Juniors & Intermediate National Championship – Cheaper Entry & More Prizes Than Ever The Angling Trust Cadets, Juniors & Intermediates National Championship will take place on Saturday 25th June 2016 at the prolific Partridge Lakes Fishery, Culcheth, Warrington.  This is one of the most important National Championships of the year and promotes […]

A strong wind and low temperatures made fishing hard for many of the anglers in this qualifying round of Fish ‘O’ Mania held at Woodland View Fishery, Droitwich on Wednesday 6th April 2016. Deans Pool was the lake to draw with most of the weights coming from here. Getting in on the reserve list was […]

Collins nets winning place at Monk Lakes Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier Fine sunny conditions greeted the 130 anglers at this latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier held at Monk Lakes, Kent on Saturday 2nd April 2016. Grays Essex angler Jason Collins fishing under the Preston Innovations/Sonu Baits banner drew peg 112 on Lake 3 where he […]

The weather forecast for the day was not good with winds up to 40 mph with intermittent heavy rain for the fifth Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier held at Lake View Fishery, Leicestershire on Saturday 26th March 2016. At the draw the anglers were mindful of the difficult task ahead and, of course, the chance of […]

Bright sunny conditions with a cool wind greeted the 130 anglers in this latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier held at Colemans Cottage on Wednesday 30th March 2016. At the draw, the general view was that the late addition of Cottage Lake would most likely provide the winner. However, this wasn’t quite true although three of […]

Despite a sharp drop in temperature overnight, Solhampton Fisheries, near Stourport on Severn demonstrated some results that means it will undoubtedly host other similar events in the future. Fished over seven lakes, most competitors had no idea what to expect at this Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier held on Saturday 19th March but with no F1s, […]

130 competitors gathered at the picturesque Hayfield Lakes, Doncaster on Saturday 12th March 2016 for the third Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier on a cool misty morning. The fishery had recovered well after the recent heavy rains and although there was a cool south easterly breeze blowing the weather looked set fair. Recent 200 lb weights […]

Going into its third year, the Angling Trust and Canal & River Trust are delighted to announce they are organising the Junior Canal Championship for 2016. This vibrant and fun Championship will be held on Saturday 29th October on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, from Penkridge to Acton Trussell hosted by Wolverhampton Angling Association. Entry […]