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 An Idiot Abroad?
A personal voyage of discovery into an unknown world... called the IAM.
This title, from a well-known British TV series starring Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington, is perhaps not the most appropriate description of my adventures into the unknown and uncharted world of European competition fishing, but it's one which possibly relates more to my feelings at being given a 'right-pasting' by the locals on the Silokanal. Results NOW included... READ MORE
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 Sponsorship and the Media
This subject is usually an opportunity for me to get on my soapbox and 'crow', and for that I make no apology to anyone. My comments, while specifically directed towards the UK, may also strike a cord with other nations around the world... READ MORE
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 The Silo nearly disappoints!
A report of the 2010 IAM event from Champions-team
The Silo Canal can always be counted to supply big bags of roach and bream during the colder seasons, but it didn't kick-off too well! With pole or bolo methods on display, spectators were once more treated to a fascinating match, as anglers from across Europe show just how much this event can still improve each year... OUR APOLOGISES FOR THE DELAY... IT IS NOW FINALLY UPLOADED!
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U14, U18, U22 World Championships FREEVIEW
The three groups this year saw a mixture of numbers competing within the age disciplines. The U18 and 22's posted good turnouts of 17 and 19 teams respectively, while the U14s saw a marginal increase from the previous year with eight countries competing. Both venues, while being technically quite difficult, required the correct balance to be struck when going for the the larger fish present and the big shoals of smaller skimmer bream, that averaged just 15 grams each... READ MORE
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 The Countdown Begins!
The 2010 World Angling Championships is due to kick-off shortly in Merida, Spain, after a last minute change from Lake Vicario. It promises to be a more open event, as it's river boundaries are more familiar to the majority of participating teams, including England. But as in ancient times, the Roman Empire (sorry... Italy) will seek to conquer it yet again... READ MORE
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