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LATEST NEWS FROM POLE FISHING
Editor leaves Angling Tim…
Mystery surrounds the shock departure of Richard Lee from his position as editor of Angling Times. Read more
Team Champs Line-up
Top teams announced to do battle in the Match Fishing Team Championship 2012. Read more
Middy Match Team Cup
Company's top anglers go head-to-head at Rycroft in a very close competition. Read more
Jubilee Festival Announce…
Two day event celebrates Queens 60years at popular Midlands fishery. Read more
Evesham Qualifier Changes
Severe rain forces changes to qualifiers for prestigious festival. Read more
Big Discount on Tackle
Chain store offers generous discount on gear - but you'll have to be quick! Read more
Huge Show Announced
Top manufacturers to launch 'Motor Show' of angling and need your input. Read more
Amazing Garbolino Run
Grabolino boys hit form as impressive wins and big final qualifications roll in. Read more
'Future World Champ' Sign…
Tackle company looks overseas to add further experience to its international angling. Read more
Ivan Marks Memorial
Call for anglers to enter star-studded memorial match at prestigious midlands fishery. Read more
Stars To Give Free Talk
Andy May and other angling stars to deliver slide show talks next week, and you're invited - for free! Read more
Mass of Silvers for Free
Northern angling club gets fish windfall from unlikely benefactor. Read more
Pole Champs Kicks Off
First 10 anglers take their place in Maver British Pole Championships final. Read more
New Canal Matches Announc…
Angling association launches series of competitions on northern waterway. Read more
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Willinghurst Stock Boost
Popular fishery sees two of its waters receive thousands of new carp. Read more
Killer Shrimp Spreads
Invasive species now found across Broads system with fears it could spread further. Read more
Angling Ambassadors
Host of top names join together with the Angling Trust for the future of the sport. Read more
Broads Have Killer Shrimp
One of UK's most treasured natural angling venues hit by invasive species. Read more
Broads Under Threat
Officials call for anglers to be on alert following spate of poaching incidents. Read more
'Devastating' Fish Kill
Club water sees thousands of fish lost as post thaw low oxygen levels hit venue. Read more
Fish For England
Youth team trials announced to find next generation of country's top angling talent. Read more
Exclusive Video!
If you want to check out a pole test with a very big difference, check out Jon Arthur's latest Live... Read more
End of Day Ticket Angling…
Rumours neither denied or confirmed that top fishery will become members only. Read more
Amazing Offer On New Pole
Top Manufacturer to launch flagship range pole at limited time special offer price. Read more
Kids Coaching Sessions
Club announces dates from free 'Introduction to Angling' course for juniors. Read more
Angling Urges Action
Sport's governing body tells officials to act over looming drought crisis. Read more
Star Tackles Cormorants
Celebrity joins representatives delivering high-profile petition to government. Read more
LATEST BLOGS FROM POLE FISHING
Seconds Out, Round Two!
Richard Chave reflects on a hard-earned result on a tough but fair Birmingham-Fazeley Canal. Read more
Practice Pays!
Tom Scholey has had a really enjoyable couple of weeks fishing, culminating in a very pleasing result! Read more
Round Two Here We Come!
The canal maestro has finally passed the first hurdle on a carp lake, as guest blogger Richard Chave explains... Read more
Watch And Learn
Richard Chave gives you a pre-Drennan Knockout Cup blog and it's all about trying to learn from others. Read more
Wonderful White Acres!
Jack Smart blogs about a fantastic week's holiday he's just spent down at White Acres in Cornwall. Read more
The Lodge Sweep Champ!
Jon Arthur looks back over five days of fierce competition in the White Acres Dynamite Baits Festival 2012. Read more
Talking The Talk
Tom Scholey has had some time on his hands over the last seven days, which is always dangerous! Read more
The Beauty Of Hindsight
After several months away from fishing, guest blogger Gavin Goldthorp returns to his local Westside Farm near Cambridge to see... Read more
Pastures New
Tom Scholey fished his first open match at Woodland View last weekend, with pleasing results. Read more
Learning Your Lesson
Tom Scholey tells of a very intense weeks fishing, that have taught him some valuable lessons. Read more
Getting Clicky
After getting himself a fish-counter Jon Arthur realises just how bad he is at guessing his weights! Read more
Doing The Double!
Find out if fishing 21 metres was worth the effort for guest blogger Craig Goldstraw in the final round of... Read more
Mill Pools Knock-Up
Guest blogger Connor Beresford looks back at a friendly knock-up match he recently fished. Read more
What A Difference A Day M…
Even Richard Chave cannot believe how well last week's Winter League Semi Final practice match fished. Read more
Onwards And Upwards
Jon Arthur's been really enjoying his fishing of late thanks to some new-found enthusiasm... Read more
Lovely Chubly
Guest blogger Jamie Rich has just finished the VES Precision League in style... Read more
End Peg Stripeys
After last week’s rant, Rich Chave has managed to moan himself onto an end peg that he ‘never ever draws’... Read more
Time For Change
Tom Scholey is really looking forward to a forthcoming meeting with the Angling Trust. Read more
Winner Takes All?
Rich Chave asks whether team fishing makes you negative or more consistent? Read more
Are Our Venues Getting Pe…
Browning backed match ace Adam Richards debates whether our lakes are as fair as they used to be. Read more
Sheer Madness
There is no wonder that team fishing as we know it is dying on its feet, says Tom Scholey. Read more
Return To Shearsby
Guest blogger, Chris Glover, talks through a recent match at Shearsby Valley Lakes. Read more
Bring It On
It's big-match time for Jon Arthur as he looks forward to 2012's Fish 'O' Mania and Maver Match This qualifiers. Read more
Oh No, It’s Frozen!
Guest blogger Sam Crag recollects a recent canal session fished through the ice. Read more
It’s An Illness!
Matt Godfrey loves his fishing even more than tractors, dinosaurs and possibly even women… Read more
Keep-Your-Head-High
Rising talent James Thirkill shows how a bit of passion, belief and determination can lead to big things. Read more
Having A Giraffe
Tom Scholey reflects on why there is so much more to fishing than catching fish! Read more
To Upgrade Or Not?
Dave Swain has only had a brand-new Garbolino G-Max Match M1 pole for a couple of weeks but he's already... Read more
Great Gold Valley
Guest blogger, Mark Lewis, reckons his local Gold Valley Lakes has the perfect winter formula. Read more
The Sharp End
Forget seat boxes and poles, it’s hooks that really matter according to Richard Chave. Read more
Draw Bag Demon!
Tom Scholey tells of a rare spell of luck that has earned him more than his fair share of verbal... Read more
The Fine Line
Guest blogger, Craig Butterfield's latest session highlights how the tiniest decisions can be all it takes to pip the opposition. Read more
Presentation Matters
Guest blogger, Richard Chave, sheds some light on the importance of presentation. Read more
Winners Don't Have To Tak…
Jon Arthur looks at big-money competitions and why having one winner is actually a losing format. Read more
An Even Better End
Jon Arthur concludes a fantastic weekend with individual victory at his local Makins Fishery. Read more
A Great Start
Jon Arthur's account of Round One of the Larford teams of four Winter League. Read more
The Worm Has Turned
Guest blogger, Richard Chave, turns his attentions to worms and why we should never ignore them. Read more
Working Things Out
Tom Scholey considers how confidence can have a big impact on match results. Read more
What Matters To You?
Middy's Craig Butterfield asks whether it's the winning or the fishing that should matter to match anglers. Read more
Bones Of Contention
Tom Scholey offers his opinion of Match Fishing Editor Alex Bones's controversial editorial. Read more
Upwardly Mobile
Tom Scholey argues that there are plenty of good young match anglers coming into the sport. Read more
Time For Change
This year I haven't been fishing almost every Saturday and Sunday like I often try to do. That's actually given... Read more
Breaking Ducks
After eighteen unsuccessful matches on the Stainforth and Keadby Canal, Tom Scholey has finally managed to break his duck and... Read more
A Little Help From My Fri…
Tom Scholey explains how picking the brains of a well informed friend proved the key to catching on the 'Stainy!' Read more
White Acres Day Five
Editor Jon Arthur's fifth and final day of the White Acres Garbolino Winter Festival 2011. Day Five - TrelawneyWell the... Read more
White Acres Day Four
Editor Jon Arthur's penultimate day of competition in the White Acres Garbolino Winter Festival 2011. Day Four - Jennys Lake Jenny's... Read more
White Acres Day Three
Editor Jon Arthur's third day of competition in the White Acres Garbolino Winter Festival 2011. Day Three – PollawynThe midway stage... Read more
White Acres Day Two
Editor Jon Arthur's second day of competition in the White Acres Garbolino Winter Festival 2011. Day Two - Twin OaksGales and... Read more
White Acres Day One
Editor Jon Arthur's first day of competition in the White Acres Garbolino Winter Festival 2011. Day One – Pollawyn/SycamorePeg 19 on... Read more
White Acres Garbolino Win…
Well the time has finally come and I'm down not so sunny Cornwall for hopefully another cracking festival. Last... Read more
New Guru catty looks grea…
Well I've just spent a great day in the company of floatmaker extraordinaire Mick Wilkinson for a future article and... Read more
Simply The Best
Tom Scholey explains why Alan Scotthorne is the ultimate professional angler! Read more
Back To The Drawing Board
Tom Scholey has a love hate relationship with the Stainforth and Keadby Canal, as his latest blog reveals. Read more
Fishy Fun!
It's nice to hear a fishy joke every now and again and here's one from comic superstar Jimmy Carr from... Read more
Get Set For Winter!
Tom Scholey likes to have a bit of time off at this time of year, but a practice trip to... Read more
Bagging A Bonus!
Alongside targeting roach on casters, Tom Scholey rates chopped worm fishing for bonus fish as his favourite kind of fishing.... Read more
2,000 and counting...
It's great to see we've finally passed the 2k barrier on our Facebook fan page! Read more
I've seen the future... a…
What a fantastic day the first-ever Maver Mega Match This Final turned out to be! It had everything you want... Read more
The Times They Are A’Chan…
These are turbulent times that we are living in. On Saturday, I was lucky enough to be asked to sit... Read more
Fish 'O' No No!
Well last Saturday at Fish 'O' Mania XVIII blew me (and almost everyone else) away! Read more
Take Me To The River!
The first two weekends of the river season have held mixed fortunes for me. In a lot of ways, the... Read more
Back With A Bang!
After last weeks whinge about 'wind problems' I'm pleased to report things have gone far better for me over the... Read more
Wind Trouble...
I have had awful wind problems this weekend, and for once it had nothing to do with a Jalfrezi on... Read more
What A Day!
I’ve just got back from a great days fishing! I caught 108lb of carp, mostly on the short pole with... Read more
Not the best of starts...
Well it's been a nightmare week so far leading up to going down to Cornwall for the White Acres Milo... Read more
Third Time Lucky?
Well I've just about come back down to earth after an unbelievable day at Viaduct Fishery for the first Fish... Read more
All The Young Dudes
It is a familiar yarn among some of anglings more senior commentators that ‘there are no young anglers coming through’. ... Read more
The Bermuda Rig Triangle
Arghh! How can you possibly lose a tray full of rigs? I've looked everywhere for my old Durafloat 10 margin... Read more
Exciting Times Ahead
I mentioned in one of my earlier blogs how I have been guesting for Fox Match Trentmen quite a lot... Read more
Half The Story
I had to laugh recently after chatting to a mate on the phone about the weekend's fishing we'd just had.... Read more
Blood Knots
I recently received a copy of the latest Angling Trust newsletter, and contained within are a couple of extracts from... Read more
The Lobby Comes Good
I was honoured to be asked to guest for Fox Match Trentmen in the Erewash Valley Winter League last Saturday.... Read more
Bathroom Horror!
My last few sessions have been a real mixed affair, with a good result mixed in with some very average... Read more
Last Sunday in a (very sh…
Turned up to the HanKat Teams Of Three winter league. Caught 3lb 9oz of 'skerrits' on joker and bread. Third... Read more
Last Saturday in a (very …
Turned up to the Tunnel Barn Farm winter league. Struggled for a bite. Ended up with eight F1s for last... Read more
My World Champs Feeder Te…
Yes, I know it's got nowt to do with pole fishing but the first ever world feeder champs has got... Read more
Fish 'O' Mania Begins!
Well the big wait is finally over and I'm dead chuffed with the Fisho tickets I've received this year! I... Read more
The Man Behind The Mouse
When was the last time you had an argument on the bankside? For that matter, when was the last time... Read more
On The Bread Line
Hello and welcome to the first of my blogs! For those who don’t know who I am, I work as... Read more
LATEST REVIEWS FROM POLE FISHING
Browning Xitan Z12 Evolut…
Having heard rave reviews, Tom Scholey took the Browning Xitan Z12 Evolution on a live test and was blown away. Read more
Bag 'Em Matchbaits Ground…
• Fine, powdered additives designed to give groundbait extra attraction Read more
Preston Innovations Quick…
• Plunge mechanism allows pellets or groundbait to be moulded quickly without sticking Read more
Sensas Super Titan Rectan…
• Super-wide 50cm x 60cm aperture that can easily accommodate big landing nets Read more
Middy Shock Core Fusion X…
Middy's Shock Core Fusion XP35 is given a workout by Jon Arthur for a hard-earned bag of carp and skimmers. Read more
Preston Innovations GXR 2…
Tom Scholey took Preston’s latest GXR 2600 out for a test drive and caught a fantastic net of fish in... Read more
Garbolino DC12H Floats
• Slimline float with thin balsa body, carbon stem and hollow bristle Read more
Garbolino G-Max Match M3
Garbolino’s latest G-Max Match M3 looks the part, but how does it perform? Jon Arthur takes it for a spin... Read more
Maver Match This 1 Plus
Tom Scholey was extremely impressed with Maver’s Match This 1 Plus. It helped him put together a bumper bag of... Read more
Preston Innovations GiS 1…
Tom Scholey takes the Preston Innovations GiS Absolute 11 for a winter workout and comes away extremely impressed.With most of... Read more
Shimano Exage 1300
Jon Arthur takes the budget-beating Shimano Exage 1300 for a spin. Find out why he reckons it's a winner! Read more
Ultimate Bait Bowls
• Available in 30, 20 and 10 litre• Hard-wearing nylon construction• Strong zip mechanism that is built to lastINFORMATIONRRP: £4.99Website: www.ultimatedirect.co.uk Read more
Daiwa Interlastic Pulling…
•Two-hole design allows puller to be used as well as a retainer bung Read more
Avanti Rollerpod
• Adjustable frame, allowing size to be anything between 75 and 130 centimetres Read more
Preston Innovations One X…
For an added edge this month, Jon Arthur puts the top-of-the-range Preston Innovations One XS through its paces in real-time... Read more
Preston Innovations Reflo…
• Top-selling line available in two new sizes of 0.08mm and 0.07mm Read more
Maver Medusa XM
A session at Sherwood Forest Farm Park Fishery was the perfect test for the Maver Medusa XM. Here’s Jon Arthur’s... Read more
Garbolino G-Max 600
Tom Scholey took Garbolino’s G-Max 600 for a workout on Warwickshire’s River Leam, and was left extremely impressed. Read more
Browning Hybrid Power Mon…
High-quality, co-polymer line formulated for big-fish situations. Read more
Ultimate XL Pole Sock
Large design makes it easy to locate for speed fishing situations. Supplied complete with quick-release connector. Pole-friendly frame and super-strong... Read more
Garbolino G-Max Power Car…
Jon Arthur loves his Garbolino G-Max Power Carp pole and tells you why it’s always got a place in his... Read more
Ultimate Angling RX7 Seat…
Features three side drawers, four front-opening drawers and deep base unit. Read more
Maver Match This Series 4
The Maver Match This 4 put to the test by Jon Arthur and Tom Scholey. Read more
Maver Match This Series 6
Tom Scholey and Jon Arthur test-drive Maver’s Match This Series 6 pole. Read more
Ultimate Angling ST5 Comp…
• Features two front drawers, three side drawers and 5in base unit • Solid, cassette-style footplate and heavy-duty padded pole... Read more
Frenzee Pole Floats
• Seven new designs, including four bodied shapes and three slim patterns • 0.2g to 4g • Strong, durable design... Read more
Tri-Cast Luggage
• Made from upgraded, ultra-tough material • New range features six-tube holdall, 10-tube holdall, EVA net bag and modulated carryall... Read more
Sensas Mega Hook Chunks
• Large, 15mm soft pellets • Available in four flavours – Crab & Prawn, Pineapple, Spicy Meat and Strawberry Scopex... Read more
MAP Twin core Hollow Elas…
• Available in six sizes from 5-8 to 16-20 • Supplied in 3m lengths • Perfect for commercial carp fishing... Read more
Preston Innovations GiS14
Tom Scholey and Jon Arthur take Preston’s flagship GiS14 to be tested. Read more
Browning Xitan Z7.5
Jon Arthur and Tom Scholey take Browning’s feature-packed Xitan Z7.5 to be tested. Read more
Yorkshire Baits Southern …
• Usable straight from the tub • Available in nine flavours and two sizes: micro and 4mm • Resealable tubs designed to... Read more
Garbolino DS24 Pole Float…
• Perfect for flowing water • Wire stem for stability • Sensitive, thin plastic bristle Read more
Browning Hybrid Latex Ela…
• High-quality, UV-resistant elastic • Available in five sizes from 1.2mm to 2.1mm • Supplied in 3m lengths Read more
Ultimate Direct Badger Se…
• Three-drawer design with hinged rig tray under seat and deep base unit • Padded pole seat complete with pole... Read more
Maver XL Competition Wind…
• Pole-friendly foam-padded frame • Wider shape easier to find when speed fishing • Roost on top to house other... Read more
Preston Innovations Monst…
• Incorporates useful rigid lid to act as bait tray • Large, thermally lined main compartment and three spacious outer... Read more
Avanti Modulite Deluxe Se…
• Modular construction with lift-out tackle organiser • Cassette-style footplate • Supplied with wheel kit for ease of transportation Read more
Drennan Next Generation O…
• Pinned versions available from 0.2g to 4.0g • Inline version from 0.2g to 12g • Engraved with sizes for... Read more
Dynamite Baits Tiger Nut …
• Made with tiger-nut flour and milk to maximise attractants • Available in 4mm, 6mm and 8mm • Perfect for... Read more
Shimano Dryshield Lightwe…
This lightweight jacket features a light mesh lining for breathability and is highly waterproof. It also comes with a foldaway... Read more
The Matchman Hook Tyer
Already a firm favourite with many anglers, this makes tying spade-end hooks a doddle. They are now available in three... Read more
Frenzee Nets
There are two new landing nets and a keepnet available from the Frenzee stable. Available in 45cm and 34cm and... Read more
Sensas 700 Seatbox
There are two spacious wooden front drawers and one side drawer in this fully modulated seatbox, as well as a... Read more
Preston Innovations GXR 3…
Preston Innovations GXR 3001 tested on the bank by Jon Arthur and Tom Scholey. Read more
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