Monthly Archive: July 2025

Coaching / Lindholme Lakes

The Next Generation!

Yesterday I was honoured to be at Lindholme Lakes for the UK Junior Championship, jointly sponsored by Matrix, Preston Innovations and Sonubaits. I was very lucky to be sat with Hyrum Wilsher for the...

Feeder Fishing / River Trent

Back In The Final

UPDATE: Just uploaded a LIVE MATCH showing how I won, exclusive to Channel Members! Made the long drive up to the Tidal Trent yesterday for the Riverfest qualifier. Really happy to pull out peg...

Dorset Stour / River / River Trent

10oz Away From A Golden Ticket

Just fished a couple of contrasting Riverfest qualifiers. First up was the long drive south to the Dorset Stour for my first ever visit. A stunning looking venue, lots of helpful people, especially organiser...

Feeder Fishing / River Trent

Patchy Sport In Poor Weather

My fishing matches have been patchy to say the least recently! Not too surprising in this weather, though. On the Soar qualifier at Sutton Bonnington I drew opposite the pub car park. With everyone...

Tackle

X-Rated Hooks!

So impressed with the new range of Matrix barbed and barbless hooks. My quick picks of the family are: X6 Carp Pellet Rigger – the barbless size 16 is perfect for ‘mugging’ and standard...

Coaching / Dog Lane Fishery

A Cracker At Dog Lane

I haven’t been to Dog Lane Fishery for some time and was really impressed by how well it fished, even in this tricky heatwave we’re currently having. Lots of pleasure anglers on the lake...

Coaching / Packington Fishery

Reeling Them In

I am fortunate to spend a couple of days a year on the bank with my friend Bede, catching a few fish in great surroundings. We have been to some really lovely venues over...

Feeder Fishing / Patshull / Skimmers

A Prize At Patshull

I had a really lovely match on the Bait-Tech Feeder Masters qualifier at Patshull on Sunday. Only my second ever visit, but it’s a stunning venue and so nice to be sat out in...