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England Feeder World Championship Team Confirmed for 2026 Title Defence
England confirm a strong feeder squad to defend their World Championship title on Italy’s Ostellato Canal in April 2026.
Golden Reel 2026 Qualifier Dates and Venues Confirmed
Golden Reel 2026 qualifier dates confirmed, with 26 matches all pegged at 60 anglers and the Grand Final returning to Larford Lakes.
Fishub Premier League Launches for 2026 in Partnership with Capital Catch Competitions
Fishub has announced the launch of its Premier League for 2026, aiming to create a structured, performance based league for elite match anglers.
Maver Match This 2026 Qualifier Tickets Now On Sale
Maver releases the full Maver Match This 2026 qualifier schedule with updated venues, wider geographical coverage and tickets now available.
Feeder Masters Reveal New Bait-Tech Team Classic for 2026
Feeder Masters launches the Bait-Tech Team Classic for 2026, a knockout team competition across Ferry Meadows, Barston, Rudyard, and Albans Lakes.
England Dominate to Win Euro Feeder Cup in Belgium
Drennan England Feeder Team dominate the 2025 European Feeder Cup in Belgium, taking team gold and first and second individually.
Bait-Tech Feeder Masters Final 2025: All Eyes on Upper Tamar
The 2025 Bait-Tech Feeder Masters Final takes place this weekend at Upper Tamar with 60 finalists, £15,000 top prize and big names in action.
Mark Morris Appointed England Freestyle Feeder Manager
Mark Morris takes charge of the Ringers England Freestyle Feeder team, with assessment days planned ahead of the 2026 Worlds.
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Andrew Cranston Joins Daiwa UK Consultancy Team
Andrew Cranston has joined the Daiwa UK consultancy team, adding international experience and natural venue match fishing expertise.
Brad Lucas Joins Blakes Baits Match Sponsorship Team
Brad Lucas confirms a new sponsorship deal with Blakes Baits Match, with both sides sharing official statements on the move.
Emma Pickering Takes New Social Media Role with Nytro
Emma Pickering joins Nytro as Social Media Content Creator and brand ambassador from 1 January 2026, strengthening the brand’s digital output.
New Guru December Products Arrive in Shops
Guru’s December launch arrives in shops with new winders, Pole Safe, wellies, the Fusion Side Tray Bag and the X Level chair.
Matrix Sherpa Hoody Review
A hands-on review of the Matrix Sherpa Hoody. Warm, well-built and stylish – ideal for winter fishing sessions.
AA Baits & Feeds End Partnership with May Potter
AA Baits & Feeds confirms it has ended its partnership with angler May Potter, issuing a statement addressing unverified community reports.
Feeder Masters Reveal New Bait-Tech Team Classic for 2026
Feeder Masters launches the Bait-Tech Team Classic for 2026, a knockout team competition across Ferry Meadows, Barston, Rudyard, and Albans Lakes.
Molly Quinn Joins Matrix in Latest Step of Her Angling Journey
Molly Quinn joins Matrix while continuing with Blake’s Baits and Leigh Tackle, adding to a strong season on and off the bank.
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The Best Match and Coarse Fishing YouTube Channels in 2024
When I became interested in fishing again around four years ago, I was surprised by the number of fishing YouTube channels available. The first...
10 Supermarket Fishing Baits You Should Try
Supermarket fishing baits can be a cheaper and more readily available alternative to traditional baits. Here are 10 supermarket baits to try.
Why I Love the Des Shipp Commercial Pole Float Range
After stepping away from fishing in my early teens and not returning for 20 years or so, I completely missed the massive boom in...
Should the Closed River Season Be Scrapped or Saved?
As rivers reopen on 16th June, we ask whether the closed river season still has a place in modern coarse fishing.