IT’S fair to say that the Feeder Masters competition has become my biggest match fishing focus since the contest’s launch in 2016.
My victory in the 2017 Final, at Kent’s Bough Beech Reservoir, was an unforgettable occasion, and it’s one that I’d dearly love to repeat.
Becoming the first angler with his name engraved on the trophy twice would be a dream outcome, and another £12,000 champion’s cheque wouldn’t go amiss.
By the time you read this column, the 2019 Feeder Masters Final will be done and dusted. I’ll have either succeeded or failed to live that dream.
Realistically, the odds of victory are stacked evenly in a two-day Final packed with 60 talented feeder anglers. But someone’s got to win it, and if it’s not me, it won’t be for a lack of trying.
Power surge at Tamar
After three great years at Bough Beech, this year there was a change of venue for the Feeder Masters Final, to Upper Tamar Lake, on the Devon/ Cornwall border.
Like most supporters of this event, I embraced the change. It’s important to keep things fresh.
I soon realized that Upper Tamar is a superb water, after winning my zone in a qualifying heat there, to secure my place in the Feeder Masters Final.
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Making Short Work Of Specimen Chub
It takes angling guide Kenny Parsons a few hours to drive from his home, near Bath, to his favourite Wessex rivers, but it doesn’t seem to bother him, as he just loves to catch big chub on feeder and fl oat tactics, his personal best standing at 7 lb 12 oz. One of his favourite methods for this cunning species is a maggot feeder with a short hook link.
Venues on the menu
Dave regularly switches between different types of venue, as he is convinced that it helps him become a better and far more versatile angler. Here is his guide on what to expect and how to tackle them.
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In our new mini series, the physiotherapist will put you in the right frame of mind to help you achieve your angling dreams.
Search for a super stripy
They’ve done it! Robbie Northman and John Bailey have been on a long mission to catch a 4 lb perch. Robbie got there first, landing this specimen recently.
Pole position carping
The thinking carp angler offers his opinion, insight and advice every week exclusively here in Angler’s Mail. Col will help you become a wiser angler.
My best catch!
This week: Billy puts his newborn daughter on the scales after a productive winter carp session.
Huge zed after run of disasters
19 lb 4 oz monster zanderRiver boat fishing sessionSeries of calamities
Christmas stocking
The future of fishery management is a bright one, these BTEC Fish Husbandry students keen to help stock an Essex lake with carp over the Christmas holiday, including this 21 lb mirror.
Alien aquatic plants
In this final part of my special look at alien species, I have highlighted some invasive aquatic plants that have had an impact on waters, with an evaluation on the degree of threat that they pose, on a scale of one to ten, one being the lowest.
A guide's guide to guides
Canadian Jeff is a great guide, helping anglers to catch the fish of their dreams.
