Choosing The Correct Top Kit
Top Maver angler Callum Dicks answers your top kit questions regarding when to use them and why.
Top Maver angler Callum Dicks answers your top kit questions regarding when to use them and why.
Join Callum Dicks at Tunnel Barn Farm as he explains in detail the best way to get more bites during the colder months. Callum takes you through his tackle, rigs and baiting tips to help you get the most from your days fishing.
Callum Dicks enjoys a day fishing at the wonderful Barston lakes and talks you through his set up to help you successfully fish the pellet waggler!
Saturday August 31st witnessed the ninth annual Mega Match This Grand Final at the Wembley of match fishing that is MAVER HAYFIELD LAKES, Doncaster. This was the culmination of twenty-four qualifying rounds held at some of the top commercial fisheries up and down the country beginning back at the end of March at The Glebe…
The 2019 Mega Match This event brought with it an exciting change to the competition format that increased the chances for anglers to qualify for a Mega Match This Final! In addition to the Grand Final for the twenty four qualifying finalists, Maver (UK) hosted an additional event on the day of the 2019 Mega…
During the course of the 24 “MMT” qualifying rounds the top 3 individuals form each match are invited to participate in the Maver British Pole Championship, held at Maver Dynamite Hayfield Lakes. Forty eight anglers accepted the invite to take part, in what turned out to be an extremely good match, considering the conditions, which,…
The line up for the 2019 Final is now complete after this qualifier held at Cambridgeshire’s big weight mecca that is Decoy Lakes. Overnight, low pressure had moved in, bringing leaden skies, persistent rain and a blustery wind for the 100 competitors taking part in this, the last qualifier of the 2019 MMT series and…
This, the second of the double header weekend, saw a sell out 110 hopefuls descend on The Glebe fishery for the penultimate 2019 qualifier. Obviously, the main objective today was a place in the Grand Final at Maver Dynamite Hayfield Lakes on August 31st but, it was also the last but one opportunity for those…
A double header weekend, starting on Saturday with the “F1” big weight venue that is Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, nr Warwick for MMT qualifier number 22. A venue that could significantly change the leader board for the 24 places that are up for grabs in the accumulator table to fish a match on finals day…
Finally some decent weekend weather for the 109 hopeful competitors venturing to Hallcroft Fishery, Retford. Not perfect, with clear skies, bright sunshine and barely a breeze to put ripple on the lakes in use which were Croft, Bridge Outer, Bridge Island, Moat Outer, Moat Island and Reed which was tipped to provide the top 3…
What a contrast in weather conditions for Saturday, from temperatures during the week in the 30’s down to the mid-teens with a bump, complete with heavy rain and blustery winds overnight and throughout the match. This though, did not appear to dampen the spirits of the 119 competitors that made their way to the “Mecca”…
The Glebe fishery played host to the 89 competitors in this, the 19th MMT qualifier which, despite overnight thunderstorms and conditions on the day being cloudless and hot although there was a slight breeze that put a little ripple on many of the lakes as well as occasionally providing some cool respite for a few…
Saturday 20th July saw qualifier number 18 take place at Makins Fishery nr. Nuneaton, where 79 hopeful anglers vied for a place in this years Mega Match This Final at Maver Dynamite Hayfield Lakes on Saturday August 31st, with the top 3 Individuals in today’s match, as usual, going through to the Maver British Pole…
This incredibly comfortable MV-R Feeder Chair is supplied with a fully adjustable leg system that accommodates a variety of heights and offers a stable platform to fish from. The 30mm front legs also make it easy to attach any accessories you like to use, whether it’s a side tray or feeder rest. A fantastic product…
Conditions were not ideal for the 120 competitors taking part at Decoy Lakes in this, the 17th qualifier of the 2019 series with hot, humid conditions, little or no breeze and hundreds of fish cruising around on all of the lakes just below the surface. That said, the venue as usual, didn’t disappoint, with 37 weights…
Ninety seven (97) anglers attended qualifier number sixteen (16) of the 2019 Maver Mega Match This qualifier campaign at the ever-popular Midlands bagging mecca, Barston Lakes. Conditions for the day on paper were perfect with plenty of cloud cover, a decent ripple and temperatures still nudging twenty degrees put anglers in attendance in good spirits.…
The Maver Royal Navy team have just got back from the Annual week-long Inter Services event fished against the RAF and Army teams. Even though all three (3) Services fish in national events, competing teams often view the gathering of the UK Armed Forces team as a whole as the event to win! This year…
Lee Edwards has qualified for this year’s RiverFest final on his first attempt winning the competition’s most recent qualifier event. This latest round (round 3) took place on the River Weaver at Northwich, a venue that is known for it’s bream fishing when there’s colour in the water and this latest qualifier was no exception!…
With the mercury nudging thirty (30) degrees, oppressive humidity, little or no breeze and fish still spawning, this, the 15th qualifier of the 2019 qualifier series was set to be somewhat of a testing match for the seventy nine (79) competitors. It was, without a doubt, going to be a fishing shallow match in the…
When two of the finest feeder anglers in Europe join forces to develop the new MV-R method rod, you know something special will come out of it! This hi-modulus rod with its sublime through action is the perfect tool for modern day method fishing. Featuring a stunning gloss black carbon finish, top quality fittings throughout,…
Match This qualifier number fourteen (14) saw sixty eight (68) competitors ready to do battle at Heronbrook Fisheries for a place in the 2019 final. Conditions were good, with some cloud cover, warmth and a slight breeze that put a nice ripple on the water in some areas. The lakes used for this match –…
Current Mega Match This Champion David Burley finished in third place on the recent Dynamite Baits-backed King Of Hayfield festival fished at Maver Hayfield Lakes. The event, which was fished over three (3) days, saw fifty (50) anglers go head to head across Island lake, Little Adams and Big Adams in a bid to be…
Saturday 15th June marked the one and only Southern qualifier event of the 2019 Maver Mega Match This qualifier campaign at the beautiful Viaduct Fishery. Conditions on the day were a little tricky for the competing field with the weather leading up to the event producing an unprecedented amount of rainfall in the days leading…
With the Matrix Feeder Championships concluded for another year, we take stock to reflect on this new yet popular invite-only feeder competition. Despite being in its infancy, the event has attracted some of the best feeder anglers in the country in its first two years, including our own Andy Kinder. In fact, after some recent…
Eddie Bridon has confirmed his place in this year’s Feedermasters Grand Final after topping the latest qualifying round at the popular Hallcroft Fishery, Retford. Fifty seven (57) anglers pegged across Outer Moat and Bridge went head to head with three (3) qualification places up for grabs for this year’s final at Tamar Resevoir – a…
Almost perfect conditions greeted the seventy eight (78) competitors for Mega Match This qualifier number 12 of the 2019 Mega Match This series with light cloud coupled with a gentle breeze putting a nice ripple on all the pools at Decoy Lakes. Carp had been spawning during the two days prior to the match and…
Maver Hayfield Lakes continued its one hundred per cent sellout record on this latest Mega Match This qualifier event with all one hundred and twenty (120) tickets being taken. Conditions for the day were forecast to be very hot by mid afternoon with many anglers setting up their stall to catch shallow. However, not long…
The Reality PLUS two piece match rods provide unbelievable quality at sensational prices. After several months in development and testing, we’re confident these rods provide, pound for pound, unbeatable performance. These superb carbon rods have the look and feel of rods costing far in excess of their price point. The perfect all-round rod whether on…
The two piece Reality PLUS feeder range has been designed primarily for commercial match waters where fish playing power is paramount. These balanced, lightweight, slim blanks are packed with fish playing power yet the tips still maintain the required finesse for delicate bite detection.
Saturday 25th May saw a return to the ever-popular Glebe fishery in Leicestershire for qualifier number ten (10) of the 2019 Mega Match This qualifier campaign. Once again, the venue produced another sell out event with one hundred and ten (110) anglers going head to head across the entire complex. Conditions on the day were…