World Street Fishing 2019 official magazine

INSIDE! FULL LIST OF

COMPETITORS

PLUS!

YOUR GUIDE TO THE AMAZING METZ

IT’S ALL INSIDE YOUR WORLD STREET FISHING MAGAZINE!

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HOW THE METZ WAS WON Adrian Pron looks back at how the street fishing phenomenon began and where we are now

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METZ: FULL OF SURPRISES A few pointers on what to expect when fishing the Metz waters

WHAT A MARVEL!

2018 SF Champion,Vince Payro returns to defend his title .. do you think you’re hard enough?

6 THE STREETS

JUST GOT COOLER Quantum introduce 4Street, a tailormade range of products to suit the needs of street fishing enthusiasts

WSF INFO THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW...

5 ROSS WELCOME A message from event founder, Ross Honey

8 2019 PRIZE TABLE

6 THE LURE OF

DANGER DUO introduces their range of monster tamers ... but careful, they bite!

26 STREET

SAVVY..

Street Fishing junkie, Tom LLoyd shares a few of his tips for dealing with urban waterways

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65 YOUNG AT HEART

How Angling Spirit is backing Junior angling and influencing the next generation to get out there

18 STREET FISHING PARTICIPANTS Find out who you’ll be challenging for this year’s World Street Fishing title

22 URBAN LEGENDS

Classic moments from last year’s World Street Fishing event in Hellevoetsluis

32 YOUR GUIDE TO METZ .. What to see, do and eat in this historic city

52 THE RULES ..

Everything you should know but were afraid to ask!

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As if the title alone wasn’t enough! We’ve loads of goodies for the winners ..

You know you want them!

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WELCOME FROM EVENT FOUNDER ROSS HONEY

Welcome to Metz ..

host to the World Street Fishing 2019

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It gives me enormous pleasure to welcome you all to the World Street Fishing event 2019, to be staged here within the beautiful City of Metz.

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If this is your first visit to Metz, you will discover that this is a spectacular venue with an incredible diversity of waterways, that will provide the perfect stage for the World Street Fishing event

METZ 31/05 - 02/06/19

I wish you all every success in the event; we may not all be a visitor to the stage at prize giving, but let us each create great memories of our time here, and make some new and great friends along the way!

Each year we aim to progress and evolve this event making modifications and improvements when required. This ensures that the event is fair and on an equal basis for everybody participating. If you have any constructive comments, good or bad, we will be happy to look at them when we review the event for next year as I am already looking forward to running the World Street Fishing Metz again in 2020.

Have a great event everybody!

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If this is your first visit to Metz, you will very quickly discover that this new location for the event is a spectacular venue with an incredible diversity of waterways, that will provide the perfect stage for the World Street Fishing event.

You cannot fail to be impressed by the architectural splendor of the City and this will provide some great photographic opportunities, with or without fish!

There was wonderful cooperation from The APPMA and The City of Metz when establishing this inaugural event for the City.

This level of collaboration provides the best assurances that an event can be conducted as smoothly as possible.

The incredible response from the street angling fraternity over the past 5 years has ensured that the Street Fishing category of the World Predator Classic has now grown into a completely autonomous stand-alone event.

And rightly so!

Angling Spirit are committed to supporting and developing Street Fishing all over the world in the coming years.

On the 26th October this year we will be staging the World Street fishing live - an event that will see multiple street fishing events take place in multiple countries simultaneously!

As everyone knows and appreciates, events such as this benefit enormously from sponsorship, and it is with that in mind that I personally thank and welcome our event sponsors and event partners to the beautiful City of Metz.

With the fantastic support of our great sponsors in mind, it is important to remind ourselves that there has to be a benefit to the sponsors, also. To my mind, it is not enough for them to be linked to an event such as this, so it would be very fitting and welcome if we could all demonstrate our support to the event sponsors… I’m certain that you will understand, and find a way to do that!

And now, a huge thank you to express my appreciation for my event team, who once again have worked miracles to ensure that everything will run smoothly for the event; it really wouldn’t be possible to run this event without you!

Finally, here we are, all gathered in Metz for what I feel is certain to be a truly momentous occasion! I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to everybody here today, in every capacity and at any level, but most of all, the competitors!

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ostedt. The so-called street fishing craze is currently on everyone’s lips and maybe even the big trend in the fishing scene of the coming decade.

Anglers love street fishing because it allows them to pursue their hobby in a simple way and without much effort, and at nearby urban fishing spots. All you need is a short rod, handy and light luggage and fire away!

The trend is now catching anglers from many European cities, so it was obvious that Quantum now offers a tailor-made product range - tailored exactly to the needs of these sportsfishers! Under the “4street” label, the street fishing enthusiast will find the optimal products which will enable them to fish in this modern way.

For example, extravagant spinning rods, made from the highest quality materials. Catchy baits such as softbaits made of Japanese eco-friendly material (EFM) and tungsten-made components such as jig heads and bullet weights are all the rage due to their ecological sustainability. A well designed luggage range is not only chic, but allows the angler to fish long stretches with light luggage. The terminal tackle section is designed to produce catchy rigs, such as the Carolina or Texas rig, to ensure catching success even on heavily fished waters. The articles will be available from mid-May. n And here’s where you can find 4street: Facebook: facebook.com/4streetfishing Instagram: instagram.com/4street_fishing

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PRIZE TABLE

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WORLD STREET FISHING 2019: PRIZE TABLE & ITINERARY

It’s in the bag! Problem is ... how to get all this stuff home on a bike!

As if winning the World Street Fishing title wasn’t enough, winners of this year’s event will walk away with an array of sponsors’goodies, from clothing, to fishing equipment and tackle

First Place Overall n Champion’s Trophy

PLUS ..World Street Fishing Champions title and Champions Shirt PLUS .. n Lowrance Hook 2 7” n Grundens Garments n Flambeau products n Other Sponsors’ prizes n A featured review of their year as Champions in the 2019 Official event magazine Second and Third Place Overall n Trophy n Lowrance Fishhunter Pro n Flambeau products n Grundens Garments n Other Sponsors’ prizes

Fourth to Tenth Places Overall n Trophy n Flambeau products n Grundens Garments n Other Sponsors’ prizes

World Street Fishing Team Event First Place Overall n Two Trophies n World Street Fishing Champions’ title n Sponsors’ prizes

Second and Third Place Overall n Two Trophies n Sponsors’ prizes

EVENT ITINERARY Friday, May 31st n 11:00 - 19:00: Registration n 16:30: Opening Ceremony Parade leave Place de la Republique n 17:30: Parade arrives at Place d’Armes to be welcomed by the Mayor of Metz n 19:30 - onwards: Welcome party hosted by Lowrance and Side competitions

Saturday, June 1st

Sunday, June 2nd

German & Polish n 12:50: Official Event Picture n 13:10: Event hand outs n 14:00: Start of Day One of the competition n 22:00: End of Day One of the competition

n 15:00: End of Day Two of the

n 07:00 - 09:00: Registration n 12:00: Rules in English, French,

n 07:00: Start of Day Two of the

competition

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n 17:00: Prize giving

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LIKE EVERY GOOD SUPERHERO, STREET FISHING CHAMPION, VINCE PAYRO, WILL TAKE ON ANY CHALLENGE ... PREDATORS BEWARE!

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During the 16th and 17th of June last year, I took part, for the first time, in one of Europe’s biggest Street Fishing events – the WPC World Street Fishing Competition 2018.

After many long days and nights preparing and studying the course, my partner and I came up with a strategy that I believe helped me win the Individual and Team titles in this prestigious event – a competition that brought together 13 different countries and the greatest number of street fishermen in Europe.

First of all, I would like to thank Ross, Adrian, the Marshals and everyone involved in organising this wonderful competition. And a big thank you to the sponsors who spoiled us all! It is all of these people who made the World Predator Classic such a quality event with an amazing atmosphere.

After some unforgettable moments and stars in my eyes, I returned home to France feeling that all my dreams had come true and couldn’t stop thinking about the upcoming WSF 2019!

That summer, like every summer during the holidays, I went to the Pyrenees to spend two weeks fishing on wild rivers and mountain lakes looking for trout and other salmonids.

Ever since I started to walk, I would follow my father and grandfather to the edge of these rivers that I now know as my ‘pocket’. I fish them in two different ways.

The first way is as they taught me – “TOC” fishing (with natural baits). This technique allows you to learn to read the water, which I think is one of the fundamentals whatever the fishing. It is necessary to know how to analyse the river in order to entice the bait as naturally as possible and deceive these beautiful wild trouts.

I also fish these rivers with lures. Depending

on weather conditions and water, it is possible to use hard lures, soft lures and also metal lures. What I like about this type of fishing is not only the adrenaline rush you get, but simply being alone to contemplate nature. It’s is a wonderful style of fishing that allows you to meet face to face with wild animals and each location appears more beautiful than the next. All the sounds and scents of nature create a magical and unique environment that allows you to relax.

I will also hike for several hours to find mountain lakes like those in the Pyrenean mountain, where it’s possible to fish for beautiful specimens that are often difficult to track down.

Living on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, I’ve been lure fishing for bars by boat, which allows you to get near to the oyster beds where bars like to stay and search the rock heads where they like to live.

Since the new, stricter regulations on tuna fishing, it’s now possible to go lure fishing on the Atlantic coasts for bluefin tuna and broumé.

However, as tuna is such a powerful fish, this promises a long, physical fight. I’ve also practised apnea and spearfishing at a local club, so now I can dive down to admire these magnificent fish and observe their behaviour and I go rock fishing to catch small rock fish like gobies.

Occasionally, during holidays, I’ll go abroad to warmer climates looking for exotic predatory fish that we don’t find here in France.

For as long as I can remember I’ve always had a

‘I practised apnea and spearfishing, so now I can dive down to admire these magnificent fish and observe their behaviour‘

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competitive streak and always played sports as a boy. So being an avid angler and constantly practising my fishing skills, competing in the WPC Street Fishing event seemed the obvious thing to do.

This competition makes it possible to meet with other fishermen, in places you don’t necessarily know and with different biotopes. It also allows you to learn how to adapt to the environment because you are fishing places where you wouldn’t normally fish.

I think the World Street Fishing event offers amazing opportunities to progress and perfect your techniques and become the most versatile angler you can be.

So, I practice street fishing in competitions not only in Europe like the WSF, but also street fishing tournaments organised by local associations: for example, I did the Limoges Street Fishing event, where I finished 4th as part of a team and also in the FFPS (French Federation of sport fishing).

I’ve also recently started fishing in a float tube, which lets me approach environments differently and as with any type of fishing, it’s always in the same spirit as street fishing.

At the end of last year, buoyed by my success, I took part in the Bass Nation France by boat for the first time. After my WSF team-mate had introduced me

to pole and feeder fishing we competed in a non-stop, 24-hour event close to Toulouse where we took third place.

My most relaxing type of fishing, which I practise most often, are the moments with family and friends. We’ll meet during lunch breaks, evenings after a good day’s work or at weekends.

Here we share unforgettable moments, put the world to right, tell the same old stories and laugh at the same old jokes … bliss! And whenever I return to Toulouse (my birth place) to visit family and friends, we fish the Canal du Midi for perch, Zander, pike and black bass.

Living in Charente Maritime, I’m found mostly fishing the Charente and surrounding rivers which gives me the chance to practise fishing for very different species. Here, you’ll find big-bait pike, scratching perch, ultralight perch, insect chub, black bass jigs, vertical catfish, shad in May by spoon and even swimmers to catch trout for example. In freshwater, it’s possible to fish for very different varieties with very different techniques – you can let your imagination run wild.

Having challenges and goals keeps the passion alive. I would like to continue competing in France but also abroad in freshwater and the sea.

I’ll continue to compete in street fishing events, in float tubes (on rivers

and lakes) and why not in a bass boat?

I will, of course be joining you all this year in Metz at the World Street Fishing competition and I’ll carry on fishing streets in cities around my home, in pairs or individual and the FFPS too.

Winning the World Street Fishing 2018 title, opened unimaginable doors for me in the fishing industry and gave me recognition as a fisherman for lure competitions. This year, I will do my best to best defend my title here in Metz, but this is unknown territory for me, so I’ll have to pepare. I’ll compete as an individual, but also in the pairs event with my friend Sébastien Pankorski.

In my eyes this is a team competition first and foremost, in which there is an individual ranking, which is why this team victory is particularly close to my heart.

The WSF really is the most amazing experience, combining high-level lure fishing and high-level atmosphere.

And it’s all thanks to the excellent organisation of the event and the participation of serious competitors with great attitudes.

I’m looking forward to meeting you at the water’s edge, to fish with lures, share common passions and meet new fellow anglers. Have fun ! n VINCE PAYRO WORLD STREET FISHING CHAMPION 2018

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156 Theo Bellier 162 Nathan Corbeaux Leurriste Haut de France 2 163 Antoine Petit Leurriste Haut de France 2 164 Alexandre Godfrin Collectif

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165 Frederic Faivre Fisheurs-Comtois 166 Julien Mougenot Fisheurs-Comtois 172 Antoine Leggeri The latecomers 173 Hugo Sollazzi The latecomers Fishup 182 Theo Bourgeois Nokfishing 183 Maxence Mahot Nokfishing 189 Alexis Cassagne 190 Lylian Gallet Collectif Carnassiers 28 201 Jean Luc Magnin GAB Fishing 57 202 Cyril Cusumano GAB Fishing 57 212 Florent Mariage DEEPER 2 218 Julien Bridard Zebco Quantum France 219 Marina Dulweins Zebco Quantum France 220 Mickael Rosec 221 Mylan Prahin Scarna fishing 57 222 Nicolas Varoquier Scarna fishing 57 223 Fabien Lo Giudice #zander55 224 Yohan Chevalier #zander55

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4street: OFFRIR DES PRODUITS INSPIRANTS!

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T

ostedt. Le concept de streefishing est actuellement au centre de toutes les discussions et représente peut-être même la grande mode de la décennie dans le monde de la pêche.

Nos clients aiment le streetfishing parce que cette pêche leur permet de pratiquer leur loisir de manière simple et sans grand déballage matériel et ce très près de chez eux, sur des spots en pleine

ville. On a en fin de compte juste besoin d’une canne courte, d’un sac léger et pratique et c’est parti !

Cette tendance s’est étendue à la population de pêcheurs de beaucoup de villes européennes et il était pour nous évident de proposer une gamme faite sur mesure et répondant exactement aux attentes de ces pêcheurs.

Les pêcheurs trouveront dès à présent sous la marque „4street“ tous

les produits permettant de pratiquer au mieux cette technique.

Nous proposons par exemple des cannes luxueuses, fabriquées avec des matériaux très haut de gamme, des leurres très efficaces tels des softbaits fabriqués dans un matériau japonais respectueux de l’environnement (EFM, Eco-Friendly-Material), des accessoires en tungstène telles des têtes plombées et autres lests qui sont également

en plein dans la tendance du respect environnemental.

La gamme de bagagerie très étudiée est non seulement classe mais aussi très fonctionnelle, permettant au pêcheur de se déplacer loin et sans aucune fatigue ni gène.

La gamme des accessoires de montage est très rationnelle, permettant de créer les montages incontournables comme par exemple le Carolina ou la Texas afin

d’avoir toutes ses chances, même sur des spots très fréquentés. Ces articles seront disponibles dans le commerce vers mimai. n Et voici les liens permettant de trouver 4street : Facebook: facebook.com/4streetfishing Instagram: instagram.com/4street_fishing

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During my fishing in London, among the plastic bottles, traffic cones and discarded bicycles, its amazing what monsters lurk

LET’S TALK ABOUT METZ BABY:TOM LLOYD

We may all share the same passion for the sport, but when it comes to choice of rod, reel, line and lure, every angler has their own opinion on what’s best for success. So, indulge me while I talk a bit about street fishing!

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hatever style of lure fishing you’re into now, the streets probably got you into it. Low in cost and highly accessible, it’s the best way to get into the sport. And for some of us, it holds us captive – we don’t move away.

I feel that you can’t beat having the ability to pop out on lunch break at work and go fishing for 20 minutes, or in the evening while dinner’s cooking. Being so close to the busiest offices and most ‘sardine-rammed’ trains, I could never feel further away from the city! I know a lot of others share the same passion.

To welcome the World Predator Classic Street Fishing Event in Metz, let’s talk about the subject, STREET FISHING. Grab a light combo, a small bag, net and away you go! It’s my favourite way to indulge in the sport and it’s so surprising what you can catch from areas that look like nothing should really live there. During my fishing in London, among the plastic bottles, traffic cones and

discarded bicycles, its amazing what monsters lurk.

I use both bait casters and fixed spool reels for my lure fishing, and generally I use light lures. 2-10g is the range I find myself frequenting. Finesse is my main approach and there’s more to it than just going into the shop and buying a rod, reel and some line. The physics and options behind the perfect setup play a big part, building that ideal setup for where you are fishing takes a lot of thought.

Rods: The Weighty Issue When considering which rod to buy, you need to look at where you are fishing and what you are fishing for.

Larger species may require heavier lures, so obviously a rod with a heavier casting weight is important. But there’s more to it than that.

Fishing a small river is very different to a big one. You may be Fishing for smaller species like Perch, using smaller lures, but if there’s flow, you’ll need heavier weights to get down to the bottom.

Alternatively, it may be really snaggy in the spots you fish, so going lighter on your weights

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will mean you can still get to the bottom, but with less force, so your hook is less likely to get stuck in the rubbish. Using a longer rod will get better distance on the cast, and that’s where the reel comes into things.

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Using a longer rod to get distance, you’ll want a reel to match.

Casting further creates the need for more line, and so you’ll need a bigger reel. Step up in this case from a 1000, to 2500 for example. The spool will be bigger to hold more line, but the bigger the spool, the less the line is coiled. So it will come off the reel better. A 3000 sized reel on a 7gr rod isn’t as silly as it looks! Don’t forget to pick a line to suit.

Drawing the Line: The thinner the line, the better it will cast, because it will cut the air easier, think of cheese wire!

This also means it will cut the water easier, so you can afford to use lighter weights as your rig will sink quicker. Thin lines are also handy for keeping in contact with your lure in windy conditions. There’s nothing worse than having no clue what’s going on at the end of your line.

Just don’t forget that you still need to match the line to the species you are Fishing for! 3kg braid is useless if you’re fishing for big Pike! It can work, and I’ve caught 11kg Pike on 4kg line, but it definitely isn’t ideal. You may want to use heavier line to get fish away from snags, or have more chance retrieving lures when they get stuck!

I like to go Finesse, the thinner lines, lighter lures, fine gauged hooks. That’s my bag. Not only does it allow me to catch the smaller fish, but big ones too! My favourite species has to be the Perch. They’re supercharged, inquisitive killers.

The distinctive headshakes of a good Perch will put a smile on anybodys face!

The Lure of Success Lure choice is where every angler will disagree, and that’s a good thing! There’s so many different shapes and sizes.

Paddle tails, split tails, creature baits, cranks, swimbaits, jerkbaits, jigs, tail baits, you name it!

Here’s the secret… THEY ALL WORK. Every lure has its day, sometimes a hard lure will catch a fish that wasn’t interested in that shad you just twitched past it, but that doesn’t mean that every lure is equal. They all do different tasks. How far does it dive? How erratic is the action? What does the colour mimic? How soft is the plastic? Watercraft is an important skill to use on the bank.

Looking at the conditions, natural forage, water clarity and time of year makes a big difference. Sprinkle in ‘something’ we both love and hate, and you can have a good session! That ‘something’ by the way, is luck!

Hopefully, the above has got you thinking at a slightly different angle. Tight Lines. n THOMAS LLOYD

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METZ: THE GREEN CITY

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Le Temple Neuf ... This romanesque revival church on the Petit-Saulcy river island, just down from the Place de la Comédie, is another landmark created in the decades of German control

As a ‘basin of urban ecology’, with leafy promenades along the Moselle and Seille rivers, there’s no doubt that Metz is the ideal venue to host the World Street Fishing event

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The administrative centre of France’s new Grand Est region, Metz, has been a base of power for more than 2,000 years.

The city has been an ancient Celtic fortified town, an important Gallo-Roman city, the Merovingian capital of Austrasia, the cradle of the Gregorian chant and one of the oldest republics in Europe. It’s a city steeped in romantic culture and due to its location, greatly influenced by German culture.

In ancient times, the town was known as “city of Mediomatrici”, being inhabited by the tribe of the same name. After its integration

into the Roman Empire, the city was called Divodurum Mediomatricum – meaning Holy Village or Holy Fortress of the Mediomatrici – then it was known as Mediomatrix. But it was during the 5th century AD, the name evolved to “Mettis”, which gave rise to Metz.

As a basin of urban ecology, today Metz has gained the nickname of ‘The Green City’, thanks to its extensive open grounds, public gardens and boasts one of the largest commercial pedestrian areas in France.

Because of this historical, cultural, and architectural background, its no surprise that Metz is now listed on France’s UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.

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Wonderful city with wonderful specimens The tourist city Metz, on the Moselle river, is a favourite of visitors from all over Europe who come to see the wonderful architecture of churches, basilicas and fortifications.

The pride of this historic city is SaintPierre-aux-Nonnains. one of the oldest churches in Europe and Metz Cathedral located in the city’s centre.

However, what anglers are most interested in is its ubiquitous water and fish species, that you don’t find everywhere in other European countries. Among the urban, old streets and cafes, you have access to water – great canals and rivers.

Dams, spillways, wild rivers and its quieter banks are perfect conditions for chubs, very large chubs, that can be found here in the centre and big asp all year round.

These are predators that require knowledge, patience from the angler and the appropriate preparation of the equipment, such as Dragon Fishing Equipment with excellent Dragon Flash and Dragon Z-series rods.

The infrastructure and diversity of water that we encounter in Metz allows us to catch other predators here, such as pike, perch, zander and catfish. So, not only is it the perfect place for visiting tourists, but also for those of us who prefer a fishing rod in hand and chasing beautiful specimens. n Adrian Pron Team Dragon Nederland”

The city features noteworthy buildings such as the Gothic Saint-Stephen Cathedral, with its largest expanse of stained-glass windows in the world; the Basilica of SaintPierre-aux-Nonnains – being the oldest church in France; its Imperial Station Palace which displays the apartment of the German Kaiser and its Opera House, the oldest one in France that’s still use today.

The Cour d’Or museum, which illuminates eastern France’s late-antiquity and early middle ages, will help you to come to terms with the time when the Merovingian kings of Austrasia ruled their kingdoms from this city.

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You’ll notice that Metz’s historic buildings have a singular appearance ... that’s because they’re made with Jaumont limestone, mined in the Moselle area and imbued with a yellowy tone by the iron oxide in the rock. On sunny days the city is quite literally lustrous! Wander the avenues and gardens where the old walls used to be and get some modern culture at the Pompidou centre.

So, if you should find yourself with any spare time during the World Street Fishing event, why not check out some of the great landmarks, restaurants and bars the city has to offer. Here’s a few suggestions ...

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Metz Cathedral Constructed across more than 300 years from 1220 to 1552, Metz’s cathedral is one of the tallest in Europe, with breathtaking vaults in the nave soaring to 42 metres.

With more stained glass than any other cathedral in the world the building has earned the name, “La Lanterne du Bon Dieu” (the Lord’s Lantern). The windows have been created by gothic and renaissance master glassmakers, as well as the modern artists Marc Chagall and Jacques Villon.

Adding to this sense of radiance is the yellow Jaumont limestone, which makes the cathedral seem bright, even on dull winter days.

Centre-Pompidou Metz Metz made history in 2010 when it unveiled the first satellite of the Pompidou centre in Paris. The building is the work of three architects, Shigeru Ban, Jean de Gastines and Philip Gumuchdijan and easily recognised for its outline, meant to resemble a Chinese bamboo hat.

Exhibits in the vast galleries are all temporary or semi-temporary, with landmark shows along with “Beacons”, a revolving array of painting, sculpture, photography and illustration from the enormous collection of the National Museum of Modern Art in Paris.

Think Picasso, Fernand Léger, Joseph Beuys, Joan Miró, Anish Kapoor and so forth.

Place Saint-Louis The west side of this medieval square in the old centre is one long terrace of renaissance houses over a handsome arcade. The arches are more reminiscent of somewhere like Tuscany than eastern France, and show how well the city was doing for itself in the middle ages.

A bit of culture ... The Gare de Metz, CentrePompidou Metz, the city’s magnificent cathedral and Port des Allemands Back then many of these buildings would have been occupied by early bankers from Lombard in Italy, which explains the design On number five you can spot the engraving of a hand. Apparently, this was the house of a glover who, after winning a legal dispute against a German, got permission from the city to put an ornamental hand on his building.

Gare de Metz The city’s train station is preserved as an historic monument and was also built during Metz’s German era.

It’s a wondrous building, ordered by Wilhelm II and designed in the Rhenish romanesque revival style. Rumour has it that Wilhelm himself drew up the plans for the clock-tower, which has a sculpture of the Frankish knight Roland to represent German imperial protection over the city.

The station was designed to be able to move large numbers of troops quickly, and its arrivals hall resembles a Holy Roman palace, which was of course no coincidence either.

Another fun fact is that the SNCF offices are now in Wilhelm II’s private apartments.

A taste of Metz..

Covered Market

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Thanks to the French Revolution Metz may have the grandest covered market in France.

The building was begun in the 1760s and intended as the Episcopal Palace. But after the Revolution at the end of that century it was repurposed as the market after plans to turn it into the courthouse fell through.

The market is open from Tuesday to Saturday, and on the latter a large assortment of stalls fill this side of the cathedral square.

Along with stalls selling a tantalising range of cheeses, charcuterie, pastries, fruit and vegetables, there are small eateries for lunch, some serving classic moselle specialities and others selling international food like pizza.

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Porte des Allemands Spanning the Seille to the east of the old centre, the magnificent Porte des Allemands is the last remaining castle bridge in France and the greatest piece of Metz’s old fortifications.

It is essentially a gate with two sets of towers: Angular, crenellated ones facing towards the east and the South in the distance, and circular ones on the city side. The structure is named after the Teutonic Order of knights who had founded a hospice at that time on the adjacent street.

The gate is the climax of the “Circuit des Remparts”, a walking tour that shows you round the remaining pieces of Metz’s walls.

La Cour d’Or Museum In a group of buildings that includes the historic former Petities Carmes Abbey, are three museums giving you the clearest picture of Metz’s glorious Gallo-Roman and Merovingian past, as well as its culture since then.

The museum ensemble is named after the palace in which the Austrasian Kings reigned and is an often bewildering maze of chambers and passageways, leading you to unforgettable artefacts, like the 7th-century sculpted chancel from Saint Pierre-aux-Nonnains, or historic architecture in situ, like the Roman baths in the basement.

There’s also a fine arts gallery devoted to the Metz School in the 19th century.

German control is this romanesque revival Esplanade church on the Petit-Saulcy river island, just These marvellous gardens also follow the down from the Place de la Comédie. course of Metz’s old defences, on the site of a Le Temple Neuf is where Metz’s protestant vast ditch filled in after the citadel was pulled congregation comes to worship and is down in 1816. In these French gardens with constructed with a dark grey sandstone, geometric lawns and hedges trimmed to right giving it a completely different feel to the city’s angles you can look out to Mont Saint-Quentin, older monuments, made with yellowy Jaumont climbing to the west of the city. limestone.

The Esplanade is the life and soul of Metz’s At night the church’s arcade openings emit city celebrations; During carnival time the fair light like large lanterns, and the view of the Le takes place in the Esplanade in February and Temple Neuf reflected in the water from Pont March, and then the Mirabelle Fair is here in Moyen is now one of Metz’s unmistakeable late-summer. sights.

And at Christmas there’s a skating rink set up next to Avenue Ney. What a relief ... At the La Cour d’Or Museum, you can see bas reliefs of tauroctony – a modern name given to the central cult reliefs Le Temple Neuf of the Roman empire Another landmark created in the decades of

Local Cuisine

You can’t talk about food in Metz without first mentioning Quiche Lorraine, a pastry pie made with eggs, crème fraîche and bacon.

The earliest mention of this dish dates to the beginning of the 17th century and it was originally made with emmentale cheese, which still appears in some varieties.

The German influence is clear in Potée, a cabbage stew simmered

for hours and served with sausage and boiled potatoes.

The damson and mirabelle plums grown in the countryside appear not just in tarts, brandies and jams, but also some of the charcuterie made in the Lorraine region.

Paris-Metz, is a small, brightlycoloured cake made of macarons and has been made following the same recipe since 1854. Well worth a try!

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Yummys Burgers 7 En Fournirue

Fast food with a homely twist!

Known for their ‘black buns’,Yummy burgers is definitely somewhere you want to try. No corners are cut, with even the fries being homemade.

The meat is halal too. Located just a 5-minute walk from the Metz Cathedral and 10 minutes from the Moselle, you won’t struggle to find this place.

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This charming riverside city offers a variety of excellent eateries and drinking holes ... so whether it’s an artisan coffee or a fine dining experience, Metz won’t dissappoint Coffeeserie Metz-Centre

6 Rue Gambetta

Les Caves Saint-Clement is a highclass establishment that would appear to be a wine vendor upon first glance of the shop front.

It’s only when you take a step inside, you appreciate the architectural beauty of this ‘fine wine and dine’ style eatery.

Specialising in French cuisine, you can sample some of the finest foods made with locally sourced ingredients. Why not try the vast collection of wines and sparkling wines that the eatery has to offer?

Minibar-

2 Place Saint-Jacques.

Where to stay?

Metz has a wide array of accommodation available with locations fitting any specification.

Hotel, B&B, youth hostel, campsite, furnished let or gîte… make your choice from the many different types of accommodation available in Metz and Pays Messin!

Follow this link to see a full list of the various places you can stay. http://www.tourisme-metz.com

La Maison Du Burger

3 Rue Clovis

With bread made daily by local bakers, a choice of Limousin or Angus beef and fresh vegetables provided by local producers, this burger haven offers high-quality, fast-food within a cosy, stylish interior.

This stunning, two-tiered bar offers a wide selection of spirits and a classic cocktail menu.

With seating both indoor and out, there’s more than enough space for friends and family to sit and unwind after a day in the city.

Opening early and closing late means you can stop by in the morning for a coffee, or gather in the evening to try some cocktails. This is where we will be throwing our street fishing party, hosted by loyal sponsor Lowrance.

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Les Caves SaintClement

The Coffeeserie Metz Centre must be the coffee shop with the widest range of blends in the city.

The menu is endless. All the coffees and teas you know from around the globe, decaffeinated and regular options available. Did you know they’ve got 5 types of hot chocolate available?

Why not go and try some of the popular infusions they have to offer? It’s the perfect spot to grab refreshments during the competition days.

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As a brand new location for this year’s event, we are just as excited as you are to discover what lurks in Metz’s waters

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he World Predator Classic is known mostly for its Street Fishing Events in Hellevoetsluis, but with the event being separated from the boat category this year, it has allowed a stunning new venue to come to light. A venue we have been very excited to host a competition at, is Metz, France.

Alongside its fascinating history, there is some amazing fishing to be enjoyed, and that is why we have chosen Metz.

Located right on the border with Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, close to the Netherlands and with easy access to the UK, Poland and the rest of Europe. Metz is at the

centrepoint of convenience for all anglers’ travels. The event will be nostalgic to many, as it was France that started the street fishing phenomenon.

Close to 300 anglers will be present at this year’s event and they will have over 15km of great fishable bank space including city centre, rivers, canals, weirs and bridges to keep the event very exciting. Pike, Perch, Zander, Chub and Asp are present in these waters and in great amounts too. wboth playing the numbers or size game.

Hard baits have been working well for the Perch numbers, while swimbaits and soft baits have been producing the pike and zander in the deeper, faster water.

With a natural forage of insects, shrimp and crayfish, creature bait style lures will for

‘‘ Bank on it ... Lily pads are often a good omen for pike fishing

With a natural forage of insects, shrimp and crayfish, creature bait style lures will account for some big predators

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sure be accounting for some big predators.

The Fishing space available for the competition has also been widened. Now there are two more banks that anglers can fish from during the event. These areas are located on opposite banks of the Moselle near the Metz camping site. This water looks very interesting for all species as the margins of the camp site bank are shallow and weedy and at this time of year you can see a smattering of lily pads. These places are usually where you can find good pike fishing as the weather improves after the spawn.

In the middle and toward the far margin, where the larger fishing area is, you’ll find the deeper waters where you might expect zander to be hiding. The water clarity can vary from clear to muddy, so having a wide variety of lures to use would be a smart choice.

One of our street fishing ambassadors Tom Lloyd said: “Metz has waters varying in size – some parts of the river are very wide. I would use a longer rod with a larger reel and fine line to maximise my casting distance.

‘The longer rod would also help me to get over the bushes and reeds that may be in-between myself and a hooked fish. As the water may be deep in areas, I may have to make long casts. A fine braided line will give me the best of both worlds.”

World STREET FISHING: SAKURA

SAKURA Give yourself new perspectives!

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After a first year of sponsorship, in 2018, SAKURA becomes more involved and becomes an official partner of the World Predator Classic and World Street Fishing trails.

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Our first contact last year, with Ross, had allowed us to feel all his motivation and the promotional importance of WPC competitions for the development of sport fishing. Our visit in Hellevoetsluis during the 2018 edition really impressed us. The organization and the mobilization of the city around this international fishing event were simply incredible and unpublished! The amazing work of Angling Spirit team and the volunteers who participate to the success of the WPC is impressive. Having participated in many lure fishing competitions in France and abroad (USA, Spain, Italy) since the 90s, I know how difficult it is to organize a fishing tournament!

As soon as this event ended, Ross and his collaborators were able to get back to work to propose a 2019 edition that promises great emotions and announces a very interesting evolution of the WPC format, in the near future.

At SERT, we were convinced that our choice was the right one and that we could support and participate in this great adventure through our brand dedicated to predators fishing, SAKURA and with BIWAA, also well-known lure brand whose we assure the distribution in Europe.

SAKURA, French brand, develops its own collections of rods, reels, high-end monofilaments, braids and lures but also luggage and accessories since 2005. With my colleague and friend Tanguy Marlin, we work in our office located in the suburbs of Bordeaux to offer anglers high quality material at an affordable price. At Sakura, we have been anglers

since our childhood. We know perfectly well the current needs and we are always trying to launch future tendencies, which will help anglers catch more big fish whatever the conditions.

This season has been very prolific in terms of new products, both in terms of rods and lures. There is plenty of choice and the participants in the WPC rounds will have the chance to test some of them thanks to the Welcome bags samples that we will offer to them during their registration! Let them know that the members of our team often tested our lures in Dutch waters. We can assure them that they have worked very well with zander, perch and pike during these testing sessions. Here’s a brief overview of the main new products for 2019.

For those who would like to know more about our range, feel free to visit our website www. sakura-fishing.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram social networks.

We wish good luck to the WPC and WFS competitors and send all our support to the organizers. n Franck Rosmann

Sensibraid 12X braid line: 150 m - Green This high-end braided line is very versatile and can be used in both fresh and salt water. This high quality SAKURA SENSIBRAID 12X braid is made of 12 strands of 100% DyneemaÂŽ. The ultra-tight weave with central core allows obtaining a new profile, much rounder and smooth, but above all, it improves by 40% its resistance to abrasion and knot!

After being tested all over the world, in fresh water and sea on all kinds of predators, it is naturally one of the best braids on the market!

The SPECIZ rod series:

developed to meet the specific needs of anglers, by species of fish sought either from the shore or by boat.

Built with meticulous care from “Mitsubishi Japan” IM24T carbon blanks and equipped with FUJI FazLite rings, this 22 rods series is lightweight and well balanced with remarkable sensitivity and resonance at this price level.

The series breaks down as follows for freshwater species: Perch Game: 3 spinning rods; Zander Game: 3 spinning rods including a special model for vertical fishing; Pike Game: 5 casting rods and 5 spinning rods.

Gobygo: Soft swimbait shad: 3.3” (85 mm) and 4” (105 mm)

Here is the new SAKURA shad with a gobysculpin look. Present in many waterways and European canals, these two fish are a real treat for trout, perch, zander and pike who love it!

The realistic body of the Gobygo is ringed and its complex structure, dual-compound, make it one of the most sought-after swimbaits of 2019. His swimming action is astonishing! Molded with crustacean scent and slightly salty, it’s a real fish treat!

Roll Kicker: Hard jointed swimbait:

180 mm / 78 g - Sinking.

The Roll Kicker 180 S differs from the classic hard swimbaits by its brand-new and exclusive rolling-in swim. SAKURA has developed it after a full season of field tests and we guarantee you that this lure, and its innovative action, is a nightmare for pike.

With its 18 cm length, it is a typical lure for this great predator and when you will watch it swim, you will understand that he does not look like any others! With a very pronounced rolling action, it comes

to life at slowly to medium speed but also supports acceleration without losing balance.

Its ideal density makes it ideal to fish the top of the grass beds without problems. Note the free eyelet on the belly that allows you to clip a Sakura pear clip lead to add some weight and fish deeper, if necessary.

Big bait spinning reel Axio Quest:

11 BB - ratio 6.8: 1 - 220 m / 0.30 mm Brake: 15 kg.

Our reel is fully machined from aircraft grade aluminum. Its compact and robust design, combined with proven mechanics, makes it an ideal reel to equip our XH and XXH power rods.

Its versatile gear ratio gives it torque for heavy lures and repetitive casts. This ratio also transmits enough speed per crank to work big jerkbaits and soft swimbaits!

You will notice its overpowering brake, able to stop any big predator trying to take refuge in his lair.

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Boys behaving badly... Me and my good mate Adrian Pron

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inally, it’s here again.

Another great event from Angling Spirit.

Every year anglers are brought together for these competitions in Street, Boat and Carp fishing. We spend all year looking forward to the event, while reminiscing the past one simultaneously!

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Ross, is his ability to forward think. An idea for next year is no longer just an idea an hour’s drive later! He constantly looks at how things can be improved, then looks at what could go wrong and improves that.Those that know Ross personally will agree. Now for the worst thing about Ross. Brutal? No! As I said, Ross plans ahead, but what that does mean is that plans can change quicker than traffic lights!

‘Tom it’s late, let’s call it a night.’ Ok, I’ll pack up my laptop and camera equipment. We get in the car, 10 minutes later we’re in a 300hp Nitro in the middle of the Haringvliet at midnight. That, is how his mind works and that is just one of many stories I could tell about Ross Honey. If you’d like to know more, I can share the ‘good stuff’ at the

Metz event. Upon print of this article, how long do you reckon it will take for my phone to vibrate off the table?

Working with Angling Spirit is a great experience for us all. We build unbreakable relationships and create unforgettable memories, but there are also sleepless nights and full days without proper eating, sometimes MONTHS before the events. I appreciate everyone present at the competitions and I hope the World Predator Classic Street Fishing Event this year in Metz is as good an experience as every other event Angling Spirit coordinate.

Best Of Luck! n TOM LLOYD

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Another critically vital team at every event, the marshals! The events could not happen without marshals. It would be impossible.

They make sure things go smoothly, helping anglers at any time of the day (or night), policing the events to ensure things are fair and everyone is happy. It’s not an easy job, the guys really exhaust themselves and we should all appreciate the time they give to make a few days in a year enjoyable for all of us.

Last but not least, Yep, you’ve guessed it. Sorry Ross, I’ll be kind… Working with Ross Honey is… a special experience. You won’t forget it, that’s for sure. ‘Strict fun’ is the best way I can describe it! Ross plans every little detail and prepares for every circumstance possible. It’s a fine-combed approach and while the schedules can be full on at times, my brain is now programmed to automatically appreciate it. The best thing about

Building unbreakable relationships and creating unforgettable memories is what it’s all about!

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Being surrounded by a community of likeminded people sharing nothing but good vibes and positivity is an amazing feeling, but these competitions don’t start when the anglers begin fishing, and they don’t end when prizes are given. Ross and Marianne work extremely hard to make things happen and there’s many more people involved in the running of these events that are equally as important.

Media plays a big part in these events. The event in Hellevoetsluis last year, for example, saw BT Sports, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, national televised news and newspapers too!

Cameras at every angle, every hour, snapping away, storing real life moments on compact memory cards. We work in a large team and I look forward to seeing them all, every year.

I began working the events in 2016, covering the social media, following anglers, digitally Shooting the breeze ... Ross and I share a less-pressured moment during last year’s Street Fishing event blogging every memorable moment. I’ve made some great friends, Adrian Pron and Jacek Czerwinski for example, POLO DISCO. Pete Castle – or as I now call him, ‘dad’ – is a name I must mention. Pete has worked with Angling Spirit much longer than I have. Many of you will know him, as his images make it to a lot of your profile pictures! He has been incredibly influential to me and taught me so much about photography. Pete will always take the time to explain where I could improve my imaging, and I’m incredibly grateful for it!

Did you know, last year the World Carp Classic Facebook page reached over 1,000,000 people across the globe? I can honestly say, that despite it being a goal achieved by the social media team combined, Pete was at the forefront of it.

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TAKE US FOR A BIWAA: A PASSION FOR FISHING! When fishing gets tough and you need a line of products that will get fish to the boat, grab one of the many products we sell and discover the possibilities of what you can achieve.

Our passion for our brand and our drive to innovate and create, is the fuel that drives us. Every product we create and offer to our customer is a reflection of our passion.

Our team is comprised of Anglers from a wide variety of backgrounds, providing insight and feedback that enables us to continue refining existing designs, while making sure we adapt every angler needs.

Our renowned Divinator hybrid lure put Biwaa on the map more than 8 years ago targeting countless species. This lure is now available in 4 sizes and more than 40 colors. We have since grown our catalogue to include over 800 products with different product ranges:

Ultimate Lifelike S-swimming action Swimbaits

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ince its creation in France in 2008, Biwaa has grown through the creation of innovative designs that target a wide variety of species. Biwaa is now implemented in more than 30 countries, including Europe, USA, Japan and Australia.

Biwaa lures are created from innovative concepts which have been developed in response to real world scenarios that we have encountered on the water.

Our vocation is to manufacture lures that will create opportunities to increase your success and help you catch more fish. Our passion for fishing and our background in manufacturing has created an environment in which we are constantly evolving.

With the top-of-the-line BIWAA hard swim baits, you’ll discover a lifelike S-swimming action –never before seen – capable of making the most pressured fish react under the most trying conditions. To obtain such a high level of colour scheme, each lure follows a multi-layer painting process. Each swimbait is painted one by one and finished with a double layer of varnish.

Solid plastic body: The concept and design of these new swimbaits integrate a solid plastic body.

That is to say, these lures are pretty indestructible and will accompany your success for years Meshed woven fabric: The innovative use of meshed woven fabric gives the swimbaits a really unbeatable and lifelike S-Swimming action. It also gives the lures a durability never reached before.

(Breaking strength of 50 pounds) Premium components: All swimbaits are assembled with top-of-the-line components. The treble hooks are forged with Japanese steel, ultrasharp and black nickel finished. The split rings are stainless steel and pressed to re-enforce their strength.

Realistic photo finish: The BIWAA’s photo finish process starts with pictures, taken in the field, from wild forage fish. Then we reproduce it, in detail, on the surface of the swimbaits to get the best ‘match the hatch’ ever.

Phthalates free formula: The unique ‘phthalates

free’ soft plastic formula developed in the BIWAA ROYAL FACTORY is used for the whole line up of soft baits and of course in the production of SWIMBAITS soft fins.

Craftmanship: To obtain such a high level of colour scheme, each lures follows a multi-layer painting process. Each swimbait is airbrushed one by one and finished with a double layer of varnish.

Venum Soft Bait: Our Soft bait range Venum series demonstrates our passion for insightful design, we have considered every detail to trick the wariest predators.

As versatile as it is detailed, our Venum series can be used with any presentation (Weedless, Ballhead…). All our soft plastic lures use BPA free formula, and our Venum series feature a shrimp based, water-soluble formula that diffuses quickly in water and creates a strong scent trail that activates aggressive feeding behavior in predator species.

BIWAA: OUR PASSION FOR FISHING

Completing our hybrid series, unique in design and superior in attraction, the SPINJET delivers a one-ofa-kind baitfish profile that unleashes tons of vibration and a mouth-watering action.

Built around an internal jighead, the SPINJET features a through-wire construction that is attached to a premium ball bearing swivel with paddle tail, offering a unique Tailspinning action.

Easy to use, with a simple cast and retrieve action, it delivers an impressive strike-to-catch ratio.

The SPINJET comes equipped with two razorsharp hooks, a single top hook and an optional treble hook along the belly.

Finished with a lifelike holographic eye for heightened realism, and available in 7 colors, the SPINJET delivers an unseen presentation that is aimed at catching the attention of all predator fish.

Available 3 sizes, 110mm-18g, 130mm-30g, 150mm-43g, our tailspinner comes with a spare tail.

RAFFAL

Along with the SPINJET, last year we also introduced the new Glider ... the RAFFAL.

The RAFFAL is a glide bait, monoblock, produced from a solid resin with stainless steel wire-thru construction, that guarantees its longevity and enhances its ability to handle larger fish.

The solid body also makes this lure completely silent – perfect for targetting educated fish. Other advantages: Its indestructible construction allows long casts in rocky environments without the fear of breaking it. Its life like design is ensured by the finest decoration process – our Clone Tech photo-realistic technology. As with all our lures, we have designed it to be easy to use, with a gliding action triggered simply by steady retrieve. It can also be fished in a subsurface, walk-the-dog action or jerked in order to give more erratic action.

These types of “gliders” have made their mark in the pike world, and now catch every species of game fish in both fresh and saltwater.

The RAFFAL comes in 7 colors from life like shades such as Roach, pike, Perch or real bass to more flashy decoration like Loro and Fire Tiger color. The RAFFAL is now available in a 4-inch (43g), 5-Inch (60g) and 6-Inch (105g), all lures are delivered with two tournament grade ultra-sharp hooks.

Passion for detail ... this year’s new Spinjet (main image), the Raffal glider (above) and S-Swimming Action (far left) lures have been designed for top-of-the-line performance

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ADRIAN PRON:THE FRENCH CONNECTION

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he story of Street Fishing all started in Paris back in the early 90’s, on the picturesque Seine.

Once famed for being the ‘City of Lovers’, the French capital, adored by tourists and fashionistas alike, was quickly gaining attention for other less obvious reasons … a revolutionary new style of fishing was breaking the angling mould and attracting a younger, cooler, predator-hungry audience …

I’ll return to this beautiful city at the end of this article.

Street Fishing was initially adopted by younger anglers who didn’t have the opportunity to travel far out of the city and look for predators in distant rivers or lakes, so they

began to fish in the centre of Paris amid the bustle of thousands of tourists … dodging traffic and casting from busy quaysides.

This new fishing craze subsequently brought about a whole new street culture with specialist clothing, accessories and rods designed for newly- created fishing techniques that suited the city’s jungle environment. Forget the flat cap and wellies image – street fishing anglers wear jeans, t-shirts, baseball caps and trendy trainers now. Camouflage shades have been replaced with colourful costumes and, over time, street fishing teams have created their own individual logos and designs.

And forget the mass of fishing equipment usually taken to the waterside, the new breed of urban angler will carry just a short rod or reel with lures in the pocket or a lightweight backpack. It’s easy to travel by public transport or to cycle and easy to take a break in a local bar or bistro.

Word of these cool, young anglers wandering among the crowded streets of Paris, quickly spread, creating a buzz throughout the angling internet world and produced surprising results – more and more anglers from France, the Netherlands, Belgium, England, Germany and Poland began to follow them and savvy tackle companies, such as Dragon Fishing Equipment, began producing products specifically geared to urban fishing. Today, it’s easy to recognise anglers in city centres we meet on the way to work, during a lunch break or fishing in the evenings who belong to a particular brand and sponsor.

In today’s busy culture, where time is precious, it’s all about getting to the water and catching as quickly as possible – making every

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Metz you can’t wait ... Metz boasts the beautiful Moselle and Seille rivers, canals and over 15km of shoreline intended for anglers

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THE STREETS minute count on its banks. In addition, we have learnt that street noise does not seem to bother the fish, so every cast counts!

By 2014, the popularity of street fishing was fast-becoming a multinational sport and a competitive one at that. It seemed only natural that in order to meet the demands and expectations of these competitive street fishing anglers, a world championship competition should be created – and in June 2014, the World Predator Classic was born.

The first ever WPC competition took place in a country ideally suited to an organisation of such rank – the Netherlands. The tourist town of Hellevoetsluis, boasting a large population of predators, canals and beautiful rivers hosted the inaugural event, attracting competitors from around the world and has done so for the last five years.

The World Predator Classic competitions were played simultaneously in three

categories, over five days – the winning categories being Street Fishing, Boats and Kayaks.

The unique atmosphere created by these anglers and the experiences shared during the five-day event is the quintessence of what the organisers wanted to create.

The success of the World Predator Classic was proof that anglers from all over were willing to travel and participate in this type of competition and it soon became clear, as more and more competed, that there was an opportunity to unite fishermen more often than just once a year.

It was this that encouraged me to create my own competition with Dragon – with the aim of integrating Polish anglers from all over Europe.

So, one of the most popular spinning competitions in the Netherlands was set up – the Spinning Dutch Adventure Catch & Release.

This involves four events a year, with over 500 anglers participating from all over Europe and an additional two events devoted to Street Fishing – perfectly fulfilling the spinning season in the spirit of friendly competition.

Each Spinning Dutch Adventure Catch & Release event has a different form and these are individual or team competitions.

This allows for integration and rapid exchange of experiences between players. The places where the Spinning Dutch Adventure Catch & Release competition takes place are also selected so that each of the competitors has a chance to show their best side.

Not only are these events a great opportunity to meet other anglers, form strong friendships and gain more experience of other waters, the winners from the Netherland’s “Spinning Dutch Adventure” and “Street Fishing Poland” tournaments automatically qualify for the “World Street Fishing’ event, previously known as World Predator Classic - Street Fishing.

Having originally been a side-event of the World Predator Classic, the Street Fishing

Event was gaining momentum and growing so rapidly, the decision was made to ‘rebrand’ the competition.

With the competitors in mind, everything was created from scratch, starting with more friendly rules, moving the venue to Frwance and to the beautiful city of Metz, where the first World Street Fishing event will take place and where 300 participants from 13 countries will take part.

Metz boasts the beautiful Moselle and Seille rivers, canals and over 15km of shoreline intended for the anglers and there are magnificent specimens hidden in these waters – ideal conditions for the selection, the best of the best.

I’d like to give huge thanks to the French Fishing Federation for their invaluable help and we are sure that this will be a competition in which every angler will want to take part.

The fact that angler may be a novice or an experienced angler, does not matter, as this is the point – if you’re going to learn, learn from the best and exposing yourself to the various fishing techniques of others will result in rapid progress.

Metz will be a real test for anglers, as not only do you need to demonstrate knowledge of the three basic predators we fish most often – pike, Zander and perch – but you will also have to have practical knowledge about chubs, asp, barbel and even catfish which you’ll find a lot of in French waters.

So, back to Paris – the historical Mecca of Street Fishing – where it all began. In order not to keep you in suspense any longer, I will just say this … 26.10.2019 - WORLD STREET FISHING ..PARIS! Yes, you heard me right and you could be part of it. Just follow our web site www. worldstreetfishing.com for details, but remember there are only a limited number of spaces! n ADRIAN PRON TEAM DRAGON NEDERLAND

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Metz will be a real test for anglers .. not only do you need to have knowledge of the three basic predators – but you will also have to have practical knowledge about chubs, asp, barbel and even catfish

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ow in its third decade, DUO is a widely recognised brand in Japan's fishing industry, a country largely seen as the pinnacle of lure manufacturing.

DUO's chief designer and current CEO, Mr. Masahiro Adachi is wellknown for keeping true to the height of basic performance and also has a world reputation for producing magnificent lures in which simple beauty is combined with outstanding performance.

Duo's Fang Ops Utilizing DUO’s highly advanced molding technology, the lure designs were headed

by DUO CEO and Chief designer Masahiro Adachi in close collaboration with One Bite One Fishe’s Kazuhiro Uyama, a predator fishing icon, who provided invaluable insight based on his vast global experience and know-how. Contrary to the notion of JDM (Japanese Domestic Model) being associated with finesse usage, Fang Ops lures were created specifically for daring anglers around the world, with a toughness and durability that could match any monster anytime, anywhere. Keeping true to DUO’s motto “There is Only One”, the standard-setting Realis Fang Ops lures will be a must-have for the predator angler going beast mode.

The FangPop

Versatile and Tough. Bring the Beasts up to the Surface!

After conquering shallow and deep waters with Fangbaits, Fang Ops is ready to rule the surface too.

Introducing FangPop, the new topwater master. Even with light twitching, FangPop splashes the water well accompanied by a sweet pop sound to attract the predators to reach out. Versatile enough to be used for GT-style popping, straight fast retrieve as well as staging a crisp walk the dog, FangPop proves it’s all-rounder status. Being fully wired-through at that, it makes it the only one of its kind. Get ready to call the beasts to meet you at the surface.

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S T S A BE The Fangbait

The heavy duty weapon for “Going Beast Mode”

What do you tie on your rod when you plan to target a 20kg Papuan Bass, 40kg barramundi or 100kg arapaima? What tackle generates enough confidence to tie it on even when fighting a world class record fish? We offer you the answer – the Fangbait series.

Developed by Kazuhiro Uyama and tested on his many trips to chase the greatest of world’s predators, Fangbait aims to become a staple in “beast hunters” tackle boxes. As a pioneering model for Fang Ops brand, it represents the concept of building some of the toughest lures in the world to the fullest. The tag team of Fangbait SR & DR models has been built to tackle even the largest of the “beasts” guarded by a strong 1.2mm/1.5mm diameter thick

wire running through the whole body. By running the wire through the outer side of the body, we were able to further reduce the plastic usually required around the wire, while increasing the air chamber for more buoyancy. We have also inserted several different sized stainless-steel pins to secure the wire which runs through the body.

This prevents the wire from coming loose, while reducing the weight by trimming the unnecessary meat off the body.

The Fang Shad The Record Breaker!

You know that when the lure puts you on a near record breaking fish during the testing, you are on to something. This outsized shad will find application both for casting as well as trolling and will bring out the all kinds of beasts

The Fang Giant

Enter the Colossus!

When magnum is not enough! While there are number of big baits around the world, this one is not only of monster size, but is ready to handle the monsters. A fully integrated wire system from head all the way to tail makes it ready to tackle any kind of beast. By using an original way to connect the joints, the range of movement of FangGiant was expanded and the swimbait stages an irregular action causing reaction strikes!

The Fang Stick 150

Topwater beast army gets bigger!

A large top water bait built for abuse and complete warfare. No stealth approach needed. Fang Stick is a home wrecker – invasive, loud and more disruptive than an EDM concert. Designed with a powerful glide that displaces more water than a war ship, the hawg caller has a draw-effect that impressed during the first series of tests.

Introducing Duo's range of monster tamers

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THE RULES

As with any major competition, there has to be rules... not because we enjoy laying down the law, but to ensure fair play and respect for the enviroment, other anglers and most importantly, the fish To begin, we would like to welcome all competitors to the World Street Fishing 2019 Event.

To really enjoy competing in any major sporting event it is vitally important to have confidence in the Competition Officials and referees. It doesn’t matter if it’s the Umpire in the Wimbledon Final, The Referee in the FIFA World Cup Final or the an Official at the World Street Fishing competition – having these experienced and knowledgeable marshals ensures a fair and unbiased event fairness is key.

As you will most likely be aware by now, The World Street Fishing Event is a strict no-kill catch & release event with fish welfare being of prime importance at all time.

In addition, showing respect to the environment and the people of Metz is just as equally important.

The competition will only take place on the banks highlighted in GREEN on the printed map on the scorecard and anglers must stay on public access banks.

Fishing in waders, from boats, or any kind of private properties is forbidden. Nor can anglers use any kind of transport, including car, bike, rollers, skateboard etc, or get a lift/ride by a 3rd party.

Any acts of deliberate pollution (ie rubbish etc) of the water or land will carry a 3-year ban in any Angling Spirit WSF event.

These rules are devised to make this tournament a fair, good-spirited and a celebration of fishing, so please read and respect them and have an amazing experience! n ROSS HONEY

Show and tell ... One Catch Record option is to gently place the fish on the official ruler showing clearly the competitor’s unique ID card along with the witness card of the angler he has been paired with n Streetfishing is CPR (Catch Photo Release) and every fish caught must be handled with care. n You must fish with artificial lures only and flyfishing is not allowed. n Competitors will be coupled randomly but each competitor fishes for himself. A scorecard for each competitor is held by the other competitor. n Couples need to be together during the time of fishing and must keep an appropriate distance between eachother. n You may have two rods, but you may not fish them both at the same time and you must not fish two or more lures at one rod. NO DOUBLE drop shot or drop shot and jighead allowed. Only one artificial lure is allowed per rod. n Always contact a referee if there are any disputes or problems (phone number is on the scorecards). To avoid this, please respect your fellow angler’s water. n Please keep copies of all your catch as these may be asked for by Results Officials for better reading if necessary

Don’ts .. n No alcohol and/or drugs n It’s not allowed to walk on boats n Respect the property of others n Do not fish outside the marked track n Flyfishing is not allowed n Any kind of baiting is forbidden n Not allowed to fish during the official break if any are planned

How points are awarded: The World Street Fishing Champion 2019 will be the angler with the greatest amount of cm recorded over the combined 2 sessions. n In case of a tie and in that order, the winner will be: The angler with the greatest length in session 1, The angler with the greatest length in session 2, The angler with the greatest length on their first pike, second pike until the 5th then going on to Zander & Perch categories in that order.

Fishing must be carried out respecting the spirit and traditions of an international event.

RECORDING A CATCH n Your catch must always be measured in the presence of the angler you have been paired with. If necessary, anglers can request assistance by sending an SMS to SF HQ with Zone reference – number and zones reference are provided on score cards. n Fish must be unhooked on an unhooking mat. To validate the catch, 2 pictures are required: Picture 1: on the Official Ruler showing

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clearly the competitor’s unique ID card along with the witness card of the angler he has been paired with.

Picture 2: with the angler holding the fish and with his unique ID card clearly visible.

On both pictures, we need to see the fish’s LEFT FLANK. n Please take great care when releasing fish back to the water.Any fish not alive when released or any fish dropped on the ground will void any points allowanced.

Every fish that follows the criteria below will be awarded points: n Only fish of or above the legal size: 1 cm=1 point. n Only full centimeters will be recorded. If the fish goes over the length marker, the next full centimeter number will be recorded.

– Once the fish quota per species is reached, 1 cm for any fish above minimal length is then awarded.

Example: 7 zander of 50 cm - Total points (50x5) + (2x1) = 252 cm n Anglers must have placed their completed Catch Card in the box before the end of the session is sounded. After that point, you will receive a 5cm deduction per minute for up to a maximum of 15 minutes. Thereafter the card will be void.

Only pictures submitted as follows will be allowed: n Recorded via Angling Spirit App from a mobile phone n Sent via Personal Message to World Street Fishing Official Facebook Page n Given to Result Desk at the time the scorecard is being handed – this must be completed prior to sound signal marking the end of the competition.

Pictures of fish with any of the following points below will not be counted: n Bloodstained; fish lips not touching the black line; hand on top of fish; dead fish; fish not showing left flank; angler & witness ID card not complete or clearly visible. n Poor exposure will void the entry with no possible re-submission unless requested by Result Desk.

Minimum legal size & maximum number of catches allowed per species: Species Min Length Max Number Pike/Brochet/Hecht 50 cm 5 Zander/Sandre 35 cm 5 Perch/Perche 20 cm 5 Chubs/Chevaine 25 cm 5 Asp/Aspe 40 cm 5

LAZER SHARP: TROKAR’S COMPETITION LEVEL HOOKS

HOOKED ON EAGLE CLAW’S COMPETITION LEVEL

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In 2009, Eagle Claw launched its groundbreaking Trokar competition level hooks range at the ICAST international trade show in Orlando Florida. This third tier of hook technology, secured the company’s position as the leading innovator in hook design and ushered in a new era of development.

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Eagle Claw’s impressive record of manufacture in the angling sector now stretches to more than nine decades and the Trokar project has enabled the company to develop products at the highest level. One biproduct of this extensive development programme is the appearance of the latest technological advances and forward-thinking innovative designs in the company’s other hook brands including Lazer Sharp.

When you are tasked with developing a hook range destined for the highest level of competition, where each hook set can be valued in thousands of dollars, you need to be sure that the resulting levels of performance and reliability are equal to the task.

The latest highly specialised predator angling patterns for 2019 include the Lazer Sharp and Trokar Pro-V Finesse Jig Series and the Trokar Pro-V Bend Finesse Hook. These most eagerly awaited patterns will be available to retailers in mid-2019 and give anglers a new dimension in bait presentation.

The weighted Pro-V Finesse jig hooks offer a new benchmark for finesse fishing techniques including ned-style rigging. Unique design features including the precision moulded keeper and Pro-V bend work together and help to ensure that even the softest of baits are kept in place. The Pro-V bend offers a much stronger wire form than conventional round bend hooks whilst using a medium wire. This combination gives ultimate strength in heavy cover and when striking at distance, but retains the delicate balance of the rig.

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n Trokar Pro-V Finesse Jig with Weed Guard

The comprehensive Pro-V Finesse jig range is available in both a standard and a weed less version with precision engineered wire weed guard.

The second new predator pattern to be added to the Trokar range is the Pro-V bend Finesse hook. Designed to be the ultimate tool in finesse fishing, the Pro-V Finesse is again available with or without weed guards to take advantage of most conditions from open water to heavy cover. Featuring Trokar’s patented surgically Sharpened Technology ™ (SST) for faster, deeper penetration, the Pro-V bend is specifically designed for holding soft plastics in place when rigging for the latest wacky or neko-fishing methods. The stronger Pro-V bend design ensures the best balance between weight and strength to help present baits in the right way.

Bassmaster Elite Series angler Chris Zaldain, fished with the TK137 Finesse Hook during the 2018 AOY tournament on Georgia’s Lake Chatuge.

“I just weighed the second biggest bag of the tournament” Zaldain said after clinching his 2019 Bassmaster Classic spot, “and I owe it all to the TK137. The really cool thing about this hook is the Pro-V bend. Of course, the Trokar hook point is super sharp, the barb is strong, but that Pro-V Bend is the feature I love on this hook because it keeps the o-ring right where it needs to be when neko-style rigging.”

n Lazer Sharp Pro-V Finesse Jig in Pearl

n Trokar Pro-V bend Finesse Hook with Weed Guard and TK137 Pro-V Bend Hook

The Pro-V Bend is the feature I love on this hook because it keeps the o-ring right where it needs to be when neko-style rigging Chris Zaldain

SUCCESS DEVELOPMENT

From modest beginnings with only three employees, Orka has grown into a company with over 30 staff.

Today we produce lures which are guaranteed to catch A BIG ONE! Choose ORKA and give yourself the fishing of a lifetime!

Orka fishing lures are made of extra-high quality silicone - whose recipe is a strictly guarded secret.

Throughout all these years, we have combined experience and knowledge in order to offer the best quality FISHING LURES that our customers deserve!

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MADE TO MEASURE

With an increase in catch and release programmes around the world, safe effective weighing and measuring products are a must The Concept: Modern angling requirements for recording captures have now gone beyond simple weigh slings. Conservation, catch and release and data recording are now the core elements that need to be engineered into the products used in this process.

The Reuben Heaton Total Weighing Solutions (TWS) project focuses on developing not only future scale models, but also a complementary range of integrated weighing systems and accessories tailor-made for the weighing, measuring and recording process during fish capture.

TWS works with a wide range of pro-staff, consultants, agents and fieldworkers from both the environmental and angling arenas to develop future-proof weighing products to cope with the external factors affecting the capture and measuring process.

“Every year we see new developments within the various disciplines in angling that require specialist weighing and measuring products. In some cases, the products required are similar too but not the same as the traditional products for others it’s a totally new product. We are

working on products ranging from the general leisure angler looking to record a personal best to the most elite of tournament anglers who rely on accurate weights and measures to make the difference between competing and winning.”.

“Accurate recording of data is easy when working with inanimate objects, there is no movement, no water and not much in the way of external factors to affect results. With angling it’s much more of a challenge the item being weighed is outdoors alive and liable to move at any given point during the recording process.

Through the TWS project, we are setting out to improve the process where we can with products specifically designed to minimise the external factors that can cause error”. Reuben Heaton Managing Director – Andrew Race

Total Weighing Solutions – Worldwide: With an increase in catch and release programmes around the world, safe effective weighing and measuring products are a must.

The TWS project works in conjunction with many organisations and events worldwide such as the World Predator Classic and World Street

Fishing tournaments to develop safe handling processes that can be adopted as standard procedures.

Live coverage of events means that pressure for efficient and safe weighing processes is greater than ever. In addition, many modern fisheries now impose restrictions on handling of fish increasing the pressure for efficient recording that minimises fish handling. The TWS project is designed to target such situations and develop solutions to suit the ever-increasing demand for products in this sector.

During 2019, Reuben Heaton will complete development on and launch a range of fish measures aimed at both pleasure angling and competition level solutions. Products will be available to retailers across Europe in mid to late 2019. n For more information on UK retailers and updates visit www.reubenheaton.com.

For details on agents outside the UK contact Reuben Heaton via info@reubenheaton.com

PETERS & MAY: EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

MOVING MOUNTAINS

As leading experts in shipping solutions, Peters & May have your precious cargo covered

No shipment too tricky.. Peters & May use bespoke shipment methods to transport this 63m Superyacht

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s the official logistics partner to Angling Spirit; Peters & May have been on board with the World Predator Classic for several years. Able to cover the logistics requirements of the competition through expert Freight Forwarding and Yacht Shipping teams; Peters & May are on hand to assist event organisers and participants in fulfilling all their logistics needs.

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Peters & May’s relationship with Angling Spirit was initially sparked by the personal interest of CEO Dave Holley in such a poignant event within the fishing industry. Now a competition close to the heart of the rapidly expanding global logistics company; Peters & May’s passion for extending their bespoke solutions across the fishing industry continues.

Dave Holley explains “Since our infancy back in the 1970’s we have been involved in providing bespoke logistics solutions for yacht racing events such as the Whitbread Round the World Race and America’s Cup. That side our business is still going strong! All the knowledge and expertise we have developed through the years is transferable to the fishing industry, catering for large events such as the World Predator Classic. Our experts in Freight Forwarding and Yacht Shipping understand the pressures, timeframes and bespoke requirements of competitive sports – making us a reliable partner to the event”.

Now with 12 offices worldwide and the expansion of their teams this year, Peters & May have strong presence across Europe, Asia and the USA. A complex network of trusted agents, support

On board.. As a keen angler, Dave Holley, Peters & May CEO, is thrilled too be supporting the WPC

Peters & May with location specific customs, VAT advice and resources; meaning no destination is off limits when it comes to shipping cargo. It’s this established web of resources that places Peters & May in the perfect position to support Angling Spirit in its vision to extend the events worldwide, starting with the USA. With the ability to produce in house custom cradling for yachts, Peters & May are trusted to ship over 4,000 yachts annually ranging from the likes of Sunseeker and Princess Superyachts, to Tracker and Monterey fishing boats. In support of the World Predator Classic 2019; Peters & May transported the prize boat from Basspro in the USA to Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands. Alongside this, and like previous years Peters & May assisted in transporting cargo from across the world to Hellevoetsluis ready for the event.

Ross Honey, Founder of the World Predator Classic commented on the logistics support received by Peters & May; “It’s really great to be building on the success achieved in the first year of the sponsorship agreement with Peters & May. The angling world is vast and there are a huge number of

Our experts in Freight Forwarding and Yacht Shipping understand the pressures,

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Happy landing .. Peters & May team land the Biggest Catch of 2018 (main image); Fishing boats shipped by Peters & May for the World Predator Classic (above).

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products being moved all over the world at any one time. Peters & May have a world class reputation in the marine industry, and we are very pleased to be working with them as they extend their services to angling companies. Of course, the World Predator Classic Champions prize boat arrived on time and in pristine condition – another sterling job from the team”.

This year at the World Predator Classics, Peters & May will be taking things up a notch with 6 teams entering the competition. Dave Holley, whom is an angler himself will also be aboard one of the competing boats trying to bring in a big catch for the team. Extending their support for all Angling Spirit events; Peters & May’s sponsorship this year also covers the World Carp Classic that takes place in September.

Dave Holley will be on hand at events to speak to participants, teams and industry suppliers regarding their logistics needs. Whether you are looking to explore new fishing grounds in your yacht, required to transport equipment or part of a team requiring event logistics support, Peters & May have got you covered!

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ANGLING SPIRIT: SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION

We believe as anglers we should all make it our mission to preserve our favourite sport for others to enjoy for centuries to come.

Alongside the main Predator and Carp competitions, Angling Spirit also run various Fishing events throughout the year, targeting the junior anglers.

These events allow younger anglers to compete in their own category, representing their countries and going up against the best juniors on the planet. Countries like Canada, Poland, Wales, Ukraine, Hungary and more going head to head, putting their watercraft to the test. There’s more to it than just Fishing though. The cultural diversity present at these events is an extraordinary experience for the anglers and a real eye-opener to the sport, in a global way.

Sustainability is about looking to the long term. The ethos of Angling Spirit is to promote angling in a responsible manner; to organise and stage events with the betterment of angling as our focus. Our aim is to make a difference, responsibly, and we are very well aware of the fact that our status, not only in respect of the angling world, but in the eyes of the general public, places a significant onus upon us to ensure that angling is looked upon in a favourable light. In line with this ethos, Angling Spirit will continue to be environmentally responsible and our events will be staged accordingly. Angling Spirit is synonymous with best practice angling and sportsmanship, and our event rules will at all times uphold the true spirit of international competition.

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LEAD BY EXAMPLE We take caring for the environment very seriously. If you don’t believe us, simply take a walk around the competition zones once the event is over. In no time, the banners, flags, leaflets, posters and other signage that lit up the area are gone. Our carbon footprint is always on the mind, and that’s why we keep litter to a minimum, and always try to recycle where possible. We advise all anglers to help preserve the natural environment, and in some cases punish those who don’t. We intend to lead by example, and our junior events are no exception.

In 2018, we staged the fourth World Carp

We intend on continuing to influence the younger generation in the hope of getting more juniors into angling

Classic 2018 Junior event at the amazing Scandarello lake in central Italy.

As the event was all about the juniors and the next generation of angling, there was no entry fee, all transport, including catering was covered – everything was provided for free. In many cases, even the team’s bivvys and bed chairs were provided on a complimentary basis. The World Carp Classic Junior aims to use the World Carp Classic close-knit community to enthuse the next generation to the joy of carp angling and the power of a community sharing a same passion can benefit others less fortunate.

We intend on continuing to influence the younger generation in the hope of getting more juniors into angling, and we hope you can appreciate just how valuable both yours, and their support is.

Here’s to the generation to come.

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ince 1998, Angling Spirit has been backing junior angling all the way.

Children will always be the future of the sport, so it’s vital that we leave them the blueprints to a sustainable future of angling joy.

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The new Navisafe Headlamp contains all functions needed to make it the Sailor’s first choice: a red light to preserve night vision, a white floodlight to light the whole sail, and an ultrapowerful distance light shining up to 70 m plus tilt function for exact and comfortable beam positioning.

It weighs only 68 g including the single AA Battery. The Headlamp is IPX6 classified and withstands heavy splashing and rain.

Navisafe Smart Mode Switch: 1. Press and hold for 0.5s to activate the red light.

If the red light is ON for more than 3 PRESS the switch again and the light turns OFF. 2. To activate the white light PRESS and HOLD for 0.5s and activate the red light, PRESS again quickly and enter into white light mode 3.

PRESS again quickly to get to the next mode.

In ANY mode: PRESS and HOLD for 1.5s to turn light OFF

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7 lumens red floodlight 14 lumens white flootlight 30 lumens warm CREE LED distance light 110 lumens warm CREE LED distance light Flashing white light Beam distance up to 70m, tilt function for exact

beam positioning • IPX6 waterproof standard, protected against heavy

splashing and rain

Address: Grini Naeringspark 4b, N-1361 Osteras, Norway, Phone: +47 922 09 001, post@navisafe.com • Powered by one AA battery (not included)