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Bait-Tech RiverFest 2013 grand final

pleased to announce that it has received generous backing from leading bait company Bait-Tech for all the 60 finalists taking part in this years RiverFest 2013 final. The two day event takes place on the River Wye at Hereford over the weekend of 16th and 17th November with a prize pot of £24,000 up for grabs!

The bait sponsorship, which amounts to nearly £2,000 includes Bait-Tech's new Pro Natural groundbait as well as a variety of Halibut feed and hook pellets, Halibut Marine Method Mix groundbait, tins of Superseed hemp and assorted Hybrid barbel hookbaits.

Bait-Tech's Sales and Marketing Manager Andy Neal said: "We are delighted and proud to be associated with this fantastic competition which has captured the imagination of river anglers from all over the country. It promises to be a great final and it's going to very difficult to predict a winner. Not only does the venue hold a massive amount of silver fish, there are also big shoals of barbel and chub to go for and with the competition being decided on weight over two days, the finalists will certainly need to be well prepared. Our baits are already tried, tested and proven on the venue so we hope they will help all the finalists and one in particular to pick up the £10,000 winners cheque!"

Ben Thompson, Senior Talent Development & Competitions Manager, Angling Trust stated “It is fantastic to see Bait-Tech supporting our anglers in this new competition. The response from the angling community has been phenomenal, and we are really excited about the final and the opportunity to see some of our top river anglers competing for this prestigious new trophy and huge prize pot. This announcement will enhance the competition and help establish Angling Trust RiverFest as the premier river competition in the country and the Angling Trust are grateful to Bait-Tech for their support.”

I wonder if the angling trust will be taking a handling fee for the bait-tech sponsorship?

i'd of thought so kiddo

i bet

just want to wish the anglers all the best for this weekends River fest
some of the site members are taking part Choppy, Chavey and i know rob wootton and Tony marshell are taking part

Many thanks

Good luck fellas

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Thinking of coming down for weekend..stopping over Saturday night..can anyone recommend digs

Peds,
Here's a few on a list angling trust sent me mucker.
travelodge HR4 0EF 0871 984 6343
The Merton Hotel HR1 2BD 01432 265925
Premier Inn HR4 9RS 0871527 8518
Three Counties HR2 7BP 01432 299955
Brandon Lodge HR2 8BH 01432 355621
Charades Guest House HR1 2TJ 01432 269444
Pilgrim Hotel HR2 8HJ 01981 540742

Dip Ya Bread

good luck Richie, hope you have a good weekend mate

quote author=0A0106191E061B0416010C1B06490 link=1381309041/8#8 date=1384376270]Peds,
Here's a few on a list angling trust sent me mucker.
travelodge HR4 0EF   0871 984 6343
The Merton Hotel HR1 2BD  01432 265925
Premier Inn  HR4 9RS    0871527 8518
Three Counties  HR2 7BP   01432 299955
Brandon Lodge  HR2 8BH   01432 355621
Charades Guest House   HR1 2TJ  01432 269444
Pilgrim Hotel   HR2 8HJ   01981 540742

Dip Ya Bread
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Cheers Choppy....much appreciated ....make sure you snare a few

I've put a shout out for a travelling companion as Rorys now decided to swerve weekend...appears hes ordered a pack of worm for a sesh on S&K at Thorne

quote author=0A0106191E061B0416010C1B06490 link=1381309041/8#8 date=1384376270]Peds,
Here's a few on a list angling trust sent me mucker.
travelodge HR4 0EF   0871 984 6343
The Merton Hotel HR1 2BD  01432 265925
Premier Inn  HR4 9RS    0871527 8518
Three Counties  HR2 7BP   01432 299955
Brandon Lodge  HR2 8BH   01432 355621
Charades Guest House   HR1 2TJ  01432 269444
Pilgrim Hotel   HR2 8HJ   01981 540742

Dip Ya Bread

Cheers  Choppy....much appreciated ....make sure you snare a few

I've put a shout out for a travelling companion as Rorys now decided to swerve weekend...appears hes ordered  a pack of worm for a sesh on S&K at Thorne 



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He will be trying to edge back into winter league now he can snare those Pine ide ::)

not forgetting rigga and diddy have a good weekend boys

Hadrian Whittle
All of the pre match favourites have drawn their socks off!!! Robbo peg 4 spud 24 Sean 74 diddy 58 and Steve hem 85!! —

Any news on todays outcome Boycie ?¿?

Copied from maggotdrowning.

Day One result
1. Paul Bick 32.7.0 (peg 93)
2. Michael Dalziel 28.8.0 (80)
3= Ian Didcote 26.8.0 (58)
3= Andrew Murphy 26.8.0 (24)
5. Brian Rigby 26.0.0 (79)
6. Steve Hemingray 24.4.0 (85)
36 weights over 10lb
11 weights over 20lb

Cheers Dave.....much appreciated

Fill ya boots tomorra Boyzzzzz

Trenters still sittin it art fo odd flatty - then

If you dont already know Pedro. Results copied from Dave Harrells Facebook page


Angling Trust RiverFest 2013
Day Two and final result
Today has been an incredible match of twists and turns and a fitting end to the two day RiverFest 2013 final.
Match winner on the day was Scott Geens at peg 96 with 30.10.0 of mainly roach on a bolo and maggot approach.
Second was Simon Deakin with 27.10.0 of barbel from peg 41. Third was John Urruty with 26.8.0 of barbel from peg 39 and fourth was Chris Parr with 22.9.0.
Best fish prize went to John Urruty with a 7-9-0 barbel.
In the overall stakes, pre competition favourite Andrew 'Spud' Murphy came out on top with 44.9.0 but it wasn't all plain sailing as he had to draw upon every last bit of his river knowledge to keep fish feeding at peg 93. The victory won him the £10,000 top prize and a superb Angling Trust trophy. It was a deserved victory by a class angler who proved his pedigree on both days.
Incredibly, there was a tie between three people for second place! Paul Bick, Michael Dalziel and Chris Parr all with 41-1-0. All three picked up £3,333.33!
John Urruty came in fifth and took the £1,000 prize with 40-14-0 and sixth place (£700) was claimed by Scott Geens with a two day total of 39-6-0.
I'll post some more facts and figures tomorrow but for now I need a few beers down at Forest View Guest House in Symonds Yat and a night to reflect on what has been a wonderful two days.
I felt quite emotional after the presentation tonight and proud of what we have created. RiverFest 2013 has been a great competition and I'm already looking forward to RiverFest 2014.
Footnote - there is a RiverFest God after all...after the draw I decided to have a bet on Scott Geens on peg 96. He won the match...and won me £780. Yay!

Chees Dave 
Credit to Dave Harrell & Co    and a big well done to Spud 

Looks to have been a good weekend and a great succes....well done finalists

Pity i couldnt get someone to come down with me....had digs lined up (£65 twin in 3 counties)but couldnt justify travelling down on my tod ..£80 in juice (3ltr Hilux Invincible)..without wetting a line!!

Will deffo be trying to qualify next year.

Looks like the trophy is stopping darn sarf-then

Thanks again n well done on ya £780 Touch!....drink and be merry 

The event was a great success. I spent all weekend there and it was buzzing with excitement all of us madly up for it. After all when do we ever get the chance to fish for 10k in a fishing match. Ive never seen so many anglers retire from the pub so early on the friday night, including me .

The first day i had a good match finishing 5th with 26lbs of mainly Roach. I did not sleep to well on the night. The thought of one more good peg was all i need for a big cheque kept me awake. Sadly i had a bad peg the next day and the dream was over.

I stopped for the presentation picked up my £175 section prize and congratulated the winners. The place was buzzing! I get the feeling the bookie when home with a sore bottom i think he need to learn were the good pegs are???