Source: Angling Trust
The Angling Trust has announced the line up for the 2014 RiverFest final, to be held on the River Wye at Hereford over the weekend of 15 and 16 November.
After 20 qualifying events over five months, 60 anglers will now compete for the title of RiverFest Champion 2014 and walk away with a cheque for £12,000 and with the total prize money on offer reaching £29,000 the competition is bigger and better than in 2013.
Prize breakdown
1st – £12k
2nd – £6k
3rd – £3k
4th – £2k
5th – £1k
20 section winners – £5k (10 section winners on both days of £250)
RiverFest 2014 Qualifiers
R Calder, Mirfield: Keith Hobson, Simon Heaton, Stuart Tate
R Swale, Morton: Stephen Beckwith, Matt Maginnis, Andy Bradley
R Severn, Lower Lode: Paul Bick, Roy Carter, Steve Williams
Bristol Avon, Newbridge to Saltford: Richard Chave, John Moody, Dan Ashington
R Trent, Newark Dyke: Paul Kozyra, John Urruty, John Barningham
R Trent, Torksey to South Clifton: Hadrian Whittle, Steve Lowther, Roger Wakenshaw
R Weaver, Northwich: Dave James, Kevin Hall, Matt Denny
R Soar, Sutton Bonnington: Andrew Murphy, Steve Whitfield, Mark Halksworth
R Yare, Langley: Kevin Rowles, Will Freeman, Mick Vials
R Tees, Bowesfield to Yarm: Kevin Weighell, Stan Haigh, Craig Robinson
R Don, Sprotborough: Andy Starkey, Shaun Rampling, Shaun Wright
Great Ouse, Littleport: Dave Smith, Graham Dack, Martyn Roper
R Wye, Brienton to Eign: Steve Sadler, Phil Amos, Mark Brush
R Severn, Bridgnorth: Mike Fuller, Chris Parr, Colin Jones
R Trent, Burton: Sean Ashby, Sam Merry, Rob Quinn
R Thames, Medley: Dave Harrell, Simon Willsmore, Tony Marshall
R Severn, Worcester: Clive Fletcher, John Snelson, Chris Taylor
Warwickshire Avon, Eckington: Nick Burton, Simon Deakin, Scott Geens
Yorkshire Ouse, Hunters Lodge: Paul Moutrey, Dave Smiddy, Ian Exley
R Nene, March: Graham Welton, Danny Mason, Steve Hemingray
Both Thames Water and Severn Trent Water have once again contributed £2,000 each towards the prize fund while leading bait company Bait-Tech continue to support the competition providing each of the finalists with a variety of products from their range including Pro Natural Groundbait, Halibut Feed and hook pellets, Halibut Marine Method Mix Groundbait, tins of Superseed hemp and assorted Hybrid barbel hook baits.
Daiwa Sports have also donated a prize for the angler who catches the biggest fish over the weekend.
Sky Sports will be attending to cover the action and spectators are encouraged to come along and watch as the weekend unfolds.
Parking and entry is free for Angling Trust members and you’ll be able to watch and meet some of the best river anglers in the country doing their stuff; there is a path along the match length and access is easy.
Cars should be parked in the field adjacent to the Hereford Rowing Club at the bottom of Greyfriars Avenue. Spectators can also use the facilities and be able to get refreshments at the rowing club where there will be a bookmaker present to take bets on your fancied anglers.
The draw takes place each day at 8am and the club is open to Angling Trust members from 9am. Fishing is from 10.30am until 3.30pm each day.
