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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.
Phil Foster Lifts RiverFest 2025 Crown and £12,000 Prize
Phil Foster wins the RiverFest Final 2025 on the Trent to secure £12,000. Full results, payouts, and his winning tackle set-up here.
Matty Dawes Wins Golden Reel 2025 Grand Final
Matty Dawes wins the Golden Reel Final 2025 at Larford Lakes, edging Jimmy Brooks by 2lb to claim the £30,000 top prize.
Silver Fishing Masters Announced with UK-Wide Qualifiers
The new Silver Fishing Masters launches for 2025/26 with 33 qualifiers nationwide and a grand final at Spring Vale Fishery.
RiverFest 2025 Final Set for the Trent with Star-Studded Line-Up
RiverFest 2025 Final hits the River Trent at Burton Joyce this weekend, with 86 anglers and a £44,000 prize pot up for grabs.
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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.
Fishing Gurus Podcast Returns to Barston for Christmas Special Live Show
The Fishing Gurus Podcast returns to Barston Lakes on 18 December 2025 for a Christmas Special live show featuring Andy Bennett.
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.
Middy Tease Major Product Launches Ahead
Middy tease major product launches, with the first wave due next week and more powerful releases coming over the next few months.
May Potter Joins AA Baits as First Consultant
May Potter joins AA Baits as their first ever consultant, marking a major step for the Wirral-based bait brand.
Matrix August 2025 Launch: New Seatboxes, Rods, Reels and Accessories
Matrix’s August 2025 launch brings new seatboxes, feeder rods, reels and accessories, complementing the XTR poles with a complete range.
Articles & Editorials
Thoughts, updates and opinions from Baiting Thw Swim — including editorials, On the Bank bloginsights and the occasional site update.
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.