Competitions
02 November 2023
ENGLAND MASTERS FEEDER SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR ITALIAN SHOWDOWN
Angling Trust England Masters Feeder team manager Nigel Franks has named his squad for the final World Championships of 2023.
The 10-man squad heading over to Italy at the end of November will consist of Andy Moss, Darren Cox, Richard Vaughan, Simon Fry, and 2022 silver-medallist Tommy Pickering, who has been named as captain.
Joining the team in the over-55s event will be Steve Welford who was part of Nigel’s back-room staff in Spain in 2022, and Dave Berry, who made his England debut at the European Feeder Cup event at Barston Lakes last week.
Dave has a wealth of experience and has earned team gold and silver at National level and is one of the few elite anglers who has qualified for six Feedermaster finals in the last seven years – finishing in second place in 2021 – along with two Golden Rod finals.
As in Spain 2022, Manager Nigel Franks will be supported by Assistant Managers Mark Morris and Rob Brennan.
“It’s an incredible team packed with experience with a solid support crew behind them too,” said Nigel. “With the competition being rearranged from South Africa to Italy last month it hasn’t given us as much time to learn about the venue, but the team will be fully focussed on winning.”
The Masters Feeder World Champs was switched from South Africa to Italy by World governing body FIPS-ed following concerns over costs to reach the Nyl Dam venue by several Nations. The new venue is a navigable canal near Migliarino in the Province of Ferrara, Italy, and is a 40m wide waterway with bream, skimmers, catfish, and carp likely to be the target species.
Nigel added: “The England Masters Feeder Team would like to thank South Africa for the preparation work carried out to hold this event and look forward to fishing the Nye Dam at an appropriate time in the future. We would also like to extend our thanks to Italy on coming forward at late notice to host the event in 2023.”
The high-profile, experienced squad are currently seeking a long-term sponsorship deal but are also running a Facebook lotto-based raffle to raise funds. More info on their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/100082745649142/
You might also like
23 December 2024
Young angler, scientist and environmentalist shortlisted for prestigious marine…
Hannah Rudd, the Angling Trust’s Marine Policy and Advocacy Manager, has been shortlisted for the pr…
Read more
20 December 2024
Youtube star Amie Battams to become Angling Trust Ambassador
Amie with Martin Salter, Angling Trust Head of Policy Amie Battams, a passionate fly-fishing angler…
Read more
19 December 2024
Approved! Sussex IFCA Minimum Size Byelaw: What Sea Anglers…
Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) has announced the approval of its Minimum…
Read more
19 December 2024
UK Must Not Buckle to Brussels Over Fishing Access
Brussels is set to demand that Britain surrender its fishing rights and adhere to European Union law…
Read more
18 December 2024
Joint Fisheries Statement: What Sea Anglers Need to Know
As sea anglers, we’re always thinking about the future of our fisheries. Ensuring our seas are full…
Read more
17 December 2024
TWO NEW SPONSORS ANNOUNCED FOR ANGLING TRUST SEA LEAGUE…
The Angling Trust are delighted to reveal two new sponsors will take over the PENN Sea League…
Read more
17 December 2024
SINGLE FISH WINS BRITISH PIKE CHAMPS FINAL 2024
Most matches need dozens of fish to get you over the winning line, but the world of pike fishing is…
Read more
13 December 2024
Overdue Changes to Channel Commercial Fisheries Introduced… But Are…
The UK Government is finally implementing the Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) program, which recentl…
Read more
13 December 2024
FIP Support for Community’s Astonishing Legacy
Since its inception, The Fisheries Improvement Programme (FIP) has supported angling clubs and fishi…
Read more
12 December 2024
2025 UK-EU Fishing Agreement Charts Dangerous Path
This year, UK and EU decision-makers have reached agreements on commercial fishing limits that threa…
Read more
12 December 2024
Sea Anglers Tackle Water Quality and Litter Pollution in…
The Angling Trust is thrilled to announce the launch of two innovative projects funded by the Fisher…
Read more
12 December 2024
Book Review – Forgotten Fen by Gareth Craddock
In my view, the real test of a fishing book is “does it make you want to go fishing”. In the case of…
Read more