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Lee Thornton Wins Maver Match This 2026 Partridge Lakes Qualifier
Lee Thornton wins Maver Match This qualifier at Partridge Lakes on 11th April 2026 with 110lb 3oz to reach the final.
Chris Barley Qualifies for FishOMania 2026 Grand Final with Decoy Lakes Win
Chris Barley wins the fourth FishOMania 2026 qualifier at Decoy Lakes with 127lb 10oz to secure his place in the Grand Final.
Jake Dye Qualifies for FishOMania 2026 Grand Final with Hallcroft Victory
Jake Dye dominates the third FishOMania 2026 qualifier at Hallcroft Fishery with 154lb 2oz to book his place in this year’s Grand Final.
Jake Fowles Edges Tight Boldings FishOMania 2026 Qualifier Battle
Jake Fowles wins FishOMania qualifier at Boldings Pools with 136lb 9oz, edging Mikey Williams by just 1lb 8oz in a tight finish.
Sam Brown Secures Maver Match This 2026 Qualification at Hayfield Lakes
Sam Brown wins Maver Match This qualifier at Hayfield Lakes on 6 April 2026 with 113lb 8oz from peg 27 to secure place in final.
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.
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Sonubaits Reveal Major 2026 Product Launch with New Sprays, Paste and Groundbait Range
Sonubaits unveil their 2026 product launch, including new bait sprays, paste, hookbaits and groundbait ingredients. Full breakdown.
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.
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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.