Some months ago, England team manager Mark Downes phoned and asked me to take part in the 2022 World Championships in Croatia after a two-year break. This invitation was fantastic news. I was over the moon. With some brilliant young anglers waiting in the wings to take over, I’d been… Read more
We recently caught up with Steve Barnett, owner of the famous Bordon Angling Centre but also manager of the Drennan Bordon Match Teamwho recently returned from the Feeder Fishing World Champs in Italy. Steve told us “Wow, time to reflect on what was an experience for the Drennan Bordon team,… Read more
After a tense second day, Germany netted both team and individual gold medals here in Portugal on the Montemor rowing course. Most of team England started off strong on day two catching on the slider and then moving onto the pole before taking a gamble targeting mullet. Will Raison had… Read more
The first day of the 65th World Championships has drawn to a close with team England in fifth place seven points behind Belgium. The day started slow for team England after opting to feed less than on prior practice days. Due to this, the other teams capitalised with an early… Read more
The final day of official practice has now finished in Portugal for Team England and with team selections made, it’s now time to prep for an early start tomorrow mornings match. Here in Portugal the temperatures plummeted overnight making for a very moody and misty venue first thing. This years… Read more
After a week’s long hard practise in blistering temperatures up to 39 degrees the Drennan England U25s came home with a stunning Silver Team medal and were very unlucky not to scoop gold. Team captain, Mark Downes, runs through the two days: This years event was held on the Cavo Lama… Read more
