Eyewear manufacturer is event's head sponsor. Wiley
X, known for producing high-quality eyewear for the great outdoors,
has sponsored the World Carp Championship. The manufacturer also provides protective
eyewear to military units and law enforcement personnel all around the
world, including the US Navy, US Army and DEA, as well as many
European forces. Ross Honey, the founder of the World Carp Championship,
explained: ”I am delighted to say that the support of Wiley X Europe has
now been confirmed for this year's very special 15th anniversary event.
Birthday session rewards Fox rod.
Fox rod Stu Morgan enjoyed a birthday session to remember recently after banking his target fish. After catching many of his water's best fish, there was only a handful of fish Stu dearly wanted to catch and he was hoping a four-night session would result in the downfall of at least one of them. He explained: “I was able to put four nights aside for a birthday session, and arrived to a surprisingly empty lake.
Makeover for Fox International's website.
The guys at Fox International have been in touch with news of a new-look main website at www. foxint. com plus a new mobile site (www.
Cancer charity match raises over £1,000. A charity match, set up to raise money in memory of Claire Penning, the sister-in-law of well-known carp angler, Adam, has raised £1,067. 62 for charity. Adam's brother, Ben, explained: "Maybe once in a lifetime a complete stranger will go to great lengths to help you.
Solar rod banks massive mirror. Carl Sharp has landed a large, distinctive mirror known as 'The Creature'. The French fish, which tipped the scales at 57lb 8oz, came on Carl's very first trip using Solar’s new, Seafood Take-Away boilies. The capture was the highlight of a hard week’s fishing at Laroussi in France, where just four carp were caught over the session between eight anglers.
Almost total wipe-out of aquatic invertebrates in the upper river. A
serious pesticide pollution has hit the upper River Kennet this week
resulting in an almost total wipe-out of the aquatic invertebrates in
much of a 15km stretch downstream from Marlborough to Hungerford. As
yet fish populations remain unscathed but there are concerns that there
may be residual effects that are still to come. Much of this stretch of
famous chalkstream, renowned for its trout fishing, is situated within a
SSSI (site of special scientific interest.
Tip packed JRC and GULP read out now!JRC and GULP have launched their summer Ezine. The 64-page read is packed full of tips and tactics with the company's star anglers, including Ellis Brazier. There is also a look at the company's latest range of products, and some great technical pieces on how to put them to good use!Click here to view it now! . .
Retail giant hosts star-studded open day.
One of England's biggest tackle dealers – Fosters Of Birmingham – is to host a special open day. Taking place on Saturday, July 27th, the day will see some of angling's biggest names on hand to answer questions. Nick Speed, Jan Porter and Iain Macmillan have already confirmed their attendance – and can be booked for prearranged tuition sessions on request.
Insurance company offers special deal to readers.
Anglers First Insurance has increased its maximum sum insured to a whopping £10,000, and will cover any single item up to the value of £2,000. The premium for £10,000 is only £249 per year. Currently, Anglers First offers a 10 per cent discount to readers of our magazine, and anyone who takes out the insurance is automatically entered into a draw to win £750 of fishing tackle!Click here for more information, or call 0800 0355842 to arrange immediate cover.
New 10-part fishing series starts Monday!
A new fishing-competition TV series from the maker of Come Dine With Me is set to debut on the National Geographic Channel. King Fisher will see spirited anglers trying their hands at different kinds of fishing around the world, with the aim of finding out who is a fish out of water, and who will emerge as the King Fisher. Jenny Heaton, from National Geographic, explained: "Each adrenaline-filled episode pits three highly skilled anglers against one another during three separate fishing expeditions. Competitors challenge each other in their home waters, setting the stakes high while the others must learn different fishing styles and adapt to fishing in foreign waters.