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Kayleigh Dowd Leaves Preston Innovations After Nine Years
England international Kayleigh Dowd leaves Preston Innovations, Sonubaits and Avid Carp after a nine-year partnership.
Maver Match This 2026: Openshaw, Stevenson and Harold Book Early Final Places
Steve Openshaw, Joe Stevenson and Ross Harold secure early qualification for the 2026 Maver Match This Grand Final.
Matt Redman Wins Opening FishOMania 2026 Qualifier at Tunnel Barn Farm
Matt Redman wins the opening FishOMania 2026 qualifier at Tunnel Barn Farm with 161lb 3oz to secure his Grand Final debut.
Danny Ludgate And Perry Stone Qualify At Golden Reel Opener
Perry Stone and Danny Ludgate qualify at the opening 2026 Golden Reel qualifier at Larford Lakes with 99lb 1oz and 76lb 13oz.
Fishub Premier League Reveals 20 Angler Lineup
The 20 anglers competing in the new Fishub Premier League have been revealed, with the opening match at Tunnel Barn Farm on 20th April 2026.
Brad Lucas Ends Matrix Consultancy After Three Years
FishOMania champion Brad Lucas has ended his three year consultancy with Matrix, confirming further changes are on the horizon.
RiverFest 2026 Qualifier Dates, Ticket Info and New Format Announced
RiverFest 2026 dates confirmed with 22 qualifiers, new venues, ticket sale details and a 60 peg final at Burton Joyce.
FishOMania 2026 Qualifier Dates And Venues Confirmed
FishOMania 2026 qualifier dates and venues confirmed, with 25 UK qualifiers announced ahead of the July Grand Final at Westwood Lakes.
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Kayleigh Dowd Leaves Preston Innovations After Nine Years
England international Kayleigh Dowd leaves Preston Innovations, Sonubaits and Avid Carp after a nine-year partnership.
Brad Lucas Ends Matrix Consultancy After Three Years
FishOMania champion Brad Lucas has ended his three year consultancy with Matrix, confirming further changes are on the horizon.
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.
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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.