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The Coarse and Match Channel focuses on freshwater fishing, both in the UK and overseas. In the UK, ‘coarse’ fish are those freshwater fish that aren’t classified as game fish (trout, salmon, grayling). Popular UK coarse species include roach, perch, chub, barbel, tench, bream, dace and pike which reside in rivers, lakes, ponds and canals. Primarily these species are fished for using float fishing or ledgering tactics, some species can also be targeted with spinning gear. Baits for coarse fish are varied ranging from natural baits like worms to maggots and casters, bread, sweetcorn and a wide range of pre-prepared baits such as pellets and boilies from tackle shops. Ground bait is often used to pull fish into the anglers’ swim, and this can either be bought or prepared beforehand.
Our match fishing content covers tactics and techniques used by well-known UK match anglers. Match anglers target similar fish to coarse anglers with matches organised on rivers and small lakes. Matches are timed and involve the anglers drawing pegs at the beginning of the match with the best overall weight of fish at the weigh in, winning the match. Match anglers tend to use poles which use elastic at the end of the rod to play the fish rather than the traditional rod and reel set up used in most other forms of angling. Match anglers are busy anglers, constantly baiting, changing hook baits and trying to land as many fish as possible in the quickest time. Anglers pay entry fees so there can often be sizable money prizes for the winners.

What’s on the Channel

TV Series

Some of the biggest names in coarse and match fishing can be found in the channel. Matt Hayes presents 2 series of 24 hr Rod Race where he faces a different 24 hr fishing challenge each episode. You can also find Matt on a Canadian Wilderness adventure with friend and top German angler, Babs Kijewski. Matt makes his directorial debut with the Pike and I which tells the story of good friend and top predator angler, Mick Brown, a man obsessed with Pike.
Elsewhere, Des Taylor, Bob James, Duncan Charman, John Bailey and new stars, Carl and Alex provide the coarse fishing expertise.
Top match anglers on Fishing TV include Will Raison, Alan Scotthorne and Andy May with his new series, Winning Ways. If you want to get an edge in your matches, these shows will certainly help. The Truth About series with top match man Alex Bones features over 10 hrs of in depth tutorials on feeder and pole fishing and everything else you’ll need to become a top match angler.

Hints and Tips

Our Hints and Tips section has over 50 short videos from the experts from our coarse and match fishing experts. Baits, rigs and numerous fishing tips which will help you become a better angler.

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In this series we go back in time for a look at some Classic Lunkerville shows. Mike D is out and about, around the north east of the USA, hooking up with some of his most loyal fans and regulars on the Lunkerville forums. Mike loves his Bass fishing but...
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Welcome to Series 1 of Fins and Skins, where host Henry Waszczuk takes on various entertainment and sporting celebrities in a combined fishing and golf match. The first part of the show is the fishing bit where contestants try and build a handy points lead as their scores will be...
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In this extended series, Paul Young explores the vast fishing opportunities that Scotland and its network of islands offer. He meets up with some fantastic characters from the Scottish fishing scene including experts, ghillies, riparian owners and even a world famous author! Each episode sees Paul visit different locations in...
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Hosted by Mike De Avila, or Mike D as he's commonly known, hit US fishing show, Lunkerville comes to Fishing TV. This long running show (15 years) isn't like most fishing shows as Mike tours around the USA meeting local anglers and fishing with them in their honey holes. Anglers...
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Matt Hayes is set a series of challenges by the editor of the Angling Times. He has 24 hours to complete each one, using only his native wit and broad range of fishing skills. He’s up against the clock, the conditions, and the whims of the fish.
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Matt Hayes returns to the Coarse and Match Fishing Channel with a second series of the 24 Hour Rod Race. This series sees him take on six fresh challenges in locations as diverse as the Wye Valley and the UK Canal network... the challenges are, if anything, harder than Season...
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The Texas Team Trail is one of the most popular Bass circuits in the States, regularly attracting fields of over 200 teams. In 2019 it was unlucky to be on the receiving end of some awful weather, causing the rescheduling of the season opener at Sam Rayburn Reservoir and raising...
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This ten-part adventure follows the heated contest between friends turned nemeses Lasse Pauhe and Kimmo Puosi on the rivers of Lapland. Hailing from in Finland, these anglers put their years of experience fishing these rivers together to the test in pursuit of Salmon, Trout, Chub, Pike and all manner of...
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Think of a fishing location and you probably imagine some leafy paradise, but to those in the know, our urban waterways can provide fantastic fishing opportunities. London fireman Phil Morton and Manchester native Ant Glascoe Jnr discover just how great the fishing can be, even for people living in big...
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In this wierd and wonderful wintertime series, Finnish anglers and mad scientists Ismo Apell, Janne Kapylehto and Ville Haapasalo work to create 10 Ridiculous ways of ice fishing. Whether it's a rotating sauna, an underwater escapade, a questionable dry suit or a subsurface fish disco, you can be sure you've...
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The Association of Collegiate Anglers presents the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series - the largest and most comprehensive series in college bass fishing, showcasing college bass fishing events from around the USA as well as behind the scenes action and insight in the world of college bass fishing....
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Highlights from the largest and most comprehensive series in college bass fishing, showcasing college bass fishing events from around the USA as well as behind the scenes action and insight into the world of college bass fishing. The season builds to the Championship Final where the School of the Year...
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This series covers the highlights of the 2019 Collegiate Bass Fishing Series, in particular its 3 biggest events. Starting with the Championship, which is the culmination of the 2018-19 season held on Pickwick Lake, Alabama. Defending champions Cole Floyd and Carter McNeil are hoping to make it an unprecedented two...
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Follow the highlights of the 2019 National Walleye Tour featuring the four biggest events of the year. We start on Lake Winnebago, Oshkosh, Wisconsin where the largest field in NWT history, 166 teams of pro and co anglers have assembled to compete for the largest purse ever. Unseasonably cold weather...
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Five-time world match fishing champion, Alan Scotthorne, shares his invaluable experience and advice, covering a wide range of tactics on a wide range of venues.
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Check out this new series. Dedicated outdoorsmen, the Sibleys love a bit of fishing and visit various locations in the US in search of fish for the dinner table. More episodes to be added in the coming weeks.
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Top anglers join Marukyu's Roy Marlow to talk about how to get the best from the Marukyu bait.
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Join larger than life English big fish ace Mark Barrett on a journey to find and catch superb predatory fish. Mark fishes a variety of venues, including a trip to Norway: rivers, drains and large stillwaters as he targets pike, perch, catfish and zander. He employs and demonstrates a...
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Bite Marks takes a look at the exciting world of freshwater predator fishing.
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Hosted by lifelong North Carolina residents Joe Albea and John Moore, Carolina Outdoor Journal showcases the best fishing this amazing state has to offer, from spectacular fishing offshore for big game fish to floating a mountain river for Smallmouth Bass plus some great shows from the stunning inshore fishery.  There's...
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In this second instalment of the Carolina Outdoor Journal, John Moore and Joe Albea are back to bring us some of the best fishing in the American south. From Largemouth Bass, to wild river Trout, to massive Red Drum and even giant Sharks, there's always action to be had. The...
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The Carolina Outdoor Journal is back to showcase one of the best fishing states in America. Presented by Joe Albea and John Moore, Season four takes us big game fishing in the Gulf Stream, Trout fishing in the mountains, chasing trophy Bass on mill ponds and even battling monster sharks...
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Season 3 of the Carolina Outdoor Journal presents the array of incredible fishing available in one of the best angling states in the country. Presented by John Moore and Joe Albea, the show explores tactics like popping for Bass, fighting big Shark, trolling for Dorado, casting dry flies for Trout,...
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All-round angler and fishing legend Matt Hayes, and livewire German angler Babs Kijewski are on the fishing road-trip of a lifetime in the wild places of Canada. They're in Ontario, home to 10% of the planet's fresh water, and going after some truly iconic species - Musky, Northern Pike, Carp,...
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Meet Mika Lahikainen, Finnish outdoorsman and host of Catch and Cook. With over 850, 000 lakes in Finland, there's certainly no shortage of fishable water and huge populations of freshwater fish. Mika shows us how to catch popular predator fish like Pike, Zander and Perch and turn them into a...
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Catfish, big hungry predators that anglers all over are becoming more interested in catching. Here's 3 short films from catfish expert, Simon Clarke to get you started.
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A short series of free videos featuring Andy Bennett with some of the commercial fishery tips that helped make him Kamasan Matchman of the Year. To watch these videos for free, just register or login
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In this series expert specimen angler Duncan Charman mulls over what he’s learnt about targeting specimen coarse fish throughout the season. Each month he presents a short video sharing his thoughts on that particular time of year as well as offering some tips for maximum sucess all through the...
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Clubs are the lifeblood of angling in the UK. ‘Real’ anglers with jobs and families who don’t get out as often as they’d like, but when they do make that sure they enjoy familiar trials and tribulations, and the occasional success, with plenty of ‘ribbing’ to go with it. ...
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Check out this massive library of hints, tips and advice from all of Fishing TV's expert presenters, covering everything from collecting worms to picking the best spot on a new piece of water.
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Fishery manager and match fisherman Clint Elliott shows you how to tackle commercial fisheries and put more fish in your keepnet in this three part 'how to' series.
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Join former Great British Olympic decathlete Dean Macey  as he indulges his love of fishing and travels around the UK and the rest of the world in search of angling adventures. Dean is a reknowned specimen hunter and this 8 part series tests all his skills, knowledge and fish fighting...
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A mad, manic adventure to Spain’s legendary River Ebro in the company of two of England’s best specimen anglers. Ian ‘Chilly’ Chillcott is desperate to catch his first 100lb catfish and he thinks he can beat it on his normal carp tackle. Mark has been here before and after...
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In this series of short videos, pike fishing expert, Eddie Turner passes on some fantastic tips, tricks and advice to help make you a better pike angler. To watch this series for free, just login or register now
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Steve Ringer, Rob Wootton and Marc Pollard with some top tips on how to get your bait selection right when targeting specific species on commercial fisheries.  
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Cabela’s Fisherman’s Handbook hosted by Wade Middleton continues the tradition of showcasing top fishing destinations while featuring educational fishing tips provided by touring pros, guides, and industry representatives. Every episode features the latest techniques and products available to anglers, ensuring that each show is informative for first time anglers as...
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Host Wade Middleton is back, teaming up with a host of pro Bass anglers including his good buddies Jeff Reynolds and Clark Wendlandt. They've got loads of tips and advice on how to improve your Bass fishing. They cover everything from rod and reel selection, fishing in windy conditions, what...
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Expert Bass angler, Wade Middleton brings us another series of Fisherman's Handbook, a FREE to view series packed full of top tips to help you improve your catch rates when Bass fishing. Wade showcases some of the latest equipment on the market such as his new Ranger boat and the...
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This series of four films takes a look at four of the stillwater fisheries that belong to the Wessex Water group of fisheries. These include reservoirs set in the beautiful west of England and include opportunities for both fly and coarse fishing.
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John Haenke leads the Fishing Downunder team as they showcase the great fishing to be found around Australia, they aim to inspire you to get out doors with family and friends and enjoy what is on offer. Together with local experts they demonsrtate fishing techniques and tactics that can...
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Host Oybek Zukurhov introduces this new series about the fishing opportunities in the central Asian country of Uzbekistan. With some huge reservoirs and lakes as well as a myriad of rivers, fishing possibilities are numerous. There are a wide array of species to target many of which you would find...
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Des Taylor takes us to some of his favourite locations to fish for a variety of the UKs most popular species. From perch in the local marina to lake pike and river grayling, Des shows off and shares his deep knowledge and skill in this intimate ten part series.
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Master float maker Mick Wilkinson discusses some of his most popular patterns for commercial fishery work. 
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Get Hooked on Fishing is a series of five programmes from the FishingTV stable aimed at showing newcomers the rudiments of the key coarse fishing techniques, and passing on some more advanced tricks from top anglers at the same time. The series is presented by Dave Smith of the...
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Join FishingTV's Rae Borras, star of Game Fisher's Diary, as he travels to Britain's great rivers to explore the social, cultural and angling stories of these historic waterways. Making his way from source to the sea, he meets with local experts who (hopefully) show him the best of the fishing...
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TV Angling writer John Bailey joins anglers like Dave Coster, Stu Dexter, Rob Olson and Dave Burgess on some great stillwater venues in Norfolk and on the Hampshire Avon and River Wye - includes some brilliant underwater footage.
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From surf to stream, we'll take you on a chase, up close and personal, for today's most popular gamefish or that perfect wave. This is Hobie country! We'll cover the tips, tactics, and techniques for the ultimate kayaking experience as we embrace the abundant opportunities the water has to offer.
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Join Paul Young in this first outing of the classic Hooked on Fishing series which has now been digitally remastered to view on Fishing TV. There's a real mix of locations and fishing styles here from dry fly fishing on the English Chalk streams to fishing for huge Halibut in...
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Paul Young returns with a second fun filled series of Hooked on Fishing. He spends some time in Canada in this series, fishing on Vancouver Island for Trout and Salmon in the rivers and venturing offshore for large Halibut. There's also trips to Louisiana where he learns about fishing for...
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Paul gets off to a flying start in the 3rd series of Hooked on Fishing with a trip into the jungle of Costa Rica in search of Tarpon, one of the hardest fighting fish around. He's back in Alaska fishing for Salmon and also tries his hand at Steelhead in...
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Paul returns for a fourth season of Hooked on Fishing, a little shorter this time but just as sweet. His overseas trips this time include the stunning Seychelles in the Indian Ocean where he has some great Bonefishing on the flats and chases Sailfish and Tuna Offshore. Back in Alaska...
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Paul brings us another fantastic season of Hooked on Fishing with action from all over the world and covering many aspects of fishing. In Florida, he kicks off the series fishing for shallow water sharks before venturing to Northern Argentina to try for the spectacular Golden Dorado. Back home in...
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In this the final season of Hooked on Fishing, Paul enjoys plenty of trips around the British Isles with few overseas trips to Florida and Argentina. He spends a few episodes in the magnificent Lake District fly fishing for wild Brown Trout and Pike. There's also a trip to Dever...
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Join Paul Young on an angling journey across Scotland as he uncovers some of the best fishing the country has to offer. Although primarily known as a fly angler, Paul covers all kinds of fishing in this fantastic series including shore fishing, deep sea, coarse fishing as well as fly...
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Another favourite series for Paul Young fans, Hooked on Scottish is short but sweet with 6 fantastic episodes, 3 filmed in Scotland 3 overseas. He kicks of the series in the fabled Loch Ness, learning how to catch Atlantic Salmon here before trying the River Ness and then out to...
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This series of Ice Fishing Hardcore showcases some of the most extreme angling in the world. Their winter tour across the United States takes the crew to Maine, Vermont, Pennsylvania and Montana to the most remote locations off the grid in the country. Sub-zero temperatures, bears, wolves and unpredictable ice...
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In presenter Kev Green's words: 'The series is all about helping people catch more and bigger fish on venues they can identify with. We are targetting many different species in many different ways.' This ten part series is must-see viewing for anyone looking to up their catch, and is...
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A series of short interviews with Jeremy Wade about his monster fish catching endeavours
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In this vintage series of Just Fishin, host Chris Sandford visits some of the most highly regarded fresh water fishing locations in the country, and the world. Whether it's fly fishing for enormous King Salmon in remote Alaska, stalking big Carp on private lakes or just enjoying a relaxing day...
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In this fantastic five-part series you can join the troublesome twosome as they track down various species on waters anyone can fish. The boys' new offering is effectively a continuation of the Rich & Trev story - two normal guys heading for the river or lake having a laugh...
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Mike D is back with 9 new episodes of Lunkerville Get Folks Fishing that he produced in 2020 and 2021  during the pandemic. Unable to travel to film too much last year, Mike wanted to promote the social and mental benefits of fishing through this series and show just how...
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Top match anglers like Rob Wooton, Stu Bryant and Steve Collett pass on their tricks of the trade as we join them for a session on some of the UK's most popular fisheries.
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We up with some of the top match anglers in the UK to find out what makes them a cut above the rest.
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A walking talking treasure trove of angling advice and knowlege, Des Taylor is back with an exciting new series of feature length fishing shows. Starting off on his beloved River Severn for some speciment Chub and Barbel, Des takes on a different species in new locations each episode, culminating in...
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The Cabela’s National Walleye Tour offers premier, tour-level competition for walleye anglers across the North! It is the largest, most prestigious and lucrative walleye fishing series in the USA, with over a million dollars in cash and prizes on the line during the season. This collection of shows from...
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Meet Charlie Moore aka the "Mad Fisherman" in his hit show No Offence. Charlie is a true New England Patriot and TV personality and he is just crazy about fishing. When not fishing he'll almost certainly be trying local tipples or sampling the local fayre.  Join him as he meets...
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Charlie Moore "The Mad Fisherman" is back with another series of his hit show, No Offence.  He's criss-crossing the States meeting up with a few of his sporting heroes for a spot of fishing, something good to eat and a glass or 2 of decent red wine. Not necessarily in...
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Rob Hughes and Andy Ford's popular fishing show covering a wide range of fishing in the British Isles  
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Join Keith Arthur and Rae Borras as they take us on a journey through some of their favourite Coarse fish to catch in the British Isles. Each hour long episode takes the pair to some fantastic waters where they focus on a particular species with Pike, Perch, Roach, Chub, Bream...
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Paul Young's final series, Fishing Road Trip USA hits all the marks as he embarks on an epic east coast adventure travelling  from Florida to Maine and sampling the absolute best angling that this part of the world has to offer. Whether it's smashing lures for predatory Barracuda in Florida...
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The Texas Team Trail is a series of competitive team tournaments that sees the best Texas Bass anglers compete at well-known lakes, such as Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Lake Amistad and Toledo Bend Reservoir. Theres a 5 fish limit each day and with great prizes all the way down the leaderboard...
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Watch all 6 instalments of The Texas Team Trail 2018 season. It sees the best Texas Bass anglers compete at well-known lakes, such as Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Lake Amistad and Toledo Bend Reservoir. Theres a 5 fish limit each day and with great prizes all the way down the leaderboard...
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The Fishing TV Show is a 24 episode series featuring Rae Borras and Ian 'Chilly' Chillcott as hosts.  Each episode the pair enjoy a day's fishing with a variety of expert anglers across all genres of the sport, whilst introducing a selection of  highlights, short clips, hints and tips to...
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Bassmaster Classic champion Ott DeFoe is on a mission to catch the biggest Bass in America. Exploring the legendary lakes and rivers of Florida, Tennessee and Texas, he demonstrates a lifetime of knowledge on tackle, tactics and philosophies for outsmarting these cunning predators. Entertaining and informative, you’ll come away one...
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Season 5 of ‘The Hunt for Monster Bass’ takes viewers on an exhilarating journey with Bassmaster champion Ott DeFoe as he pursues the biggest and most elusive bass in America. From the flooded marshes of Louisiana to the crystal-clear lakes of Vermont, Ott's relentless pursuit of trophy bass leads him...
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In The Session, we join some of the UK's top coarse, match and predaror anglers who are 'doing the business' to find out just what they are doing to have so much success. Follow their progress, over 30 episodes, pick up tips and enjoy The Session's unique delivery of the...
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In this impartial, instructional series top England international feeder angler Alex Bones looks at all aspects of feeder fishing from bombs to pva, cones to cages. Along the way he gets help from other top anglers, including five-time world champion Alan Scotthorne and Darren Cox. This popular 4 part...
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Pole fishing is the preferred technique on many commercial venues across the country. In this highly informative 5hr long, 4 part series, top matchman Alex Bones teams up with a number of the UK's best match anglers including Des Shipp, Darren Cox and Grant Albutt. Alex kicks off the series...
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Chris Yates, one-time holder of the UK's heaviest carp record and vintage tackle enthusiast, is one of the country's most well-known anglers. His approach to fishing is different to that of many, placing great importance on a closeness with nature. In this intimate four-part series Ian 'Chilly' Chilcott spends...
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If you like to catch quality coarse fish, you will love Total Coarse Fishing, another TV series exclusive to FishingTV. We have teamed up with angling magazine Total Coarse Fishing to take some of their top stars to great venues, and catch great fish. You can look forward...
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In this rip roaring new series,   Untamed Anglers hosts James Stokoe and Ripon Khalique,   travel the UK  in celebration of some of the most iconic freshwater fish species to be found on these shores.  There's a little friendly competition between the two hosts so they enlist the help of...
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"Untamed Anglers - Monster Quest" takes viewers on an enthralling journey alongside James Stokoe, Ripon Khalique, and Hywel Morgan, as they seek out the UK's most formidable freshwater giants across five action-packed episodes. Each week, the trio sets out to catch elusive species like Pike, Perch, Zander, Wells Catfish, Bluefin...
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Every angler has a piece of equipment that's as old as the hills, and has certainly seen better days, but will never leave the tackle bag. Be it superstition, fond memories or a passion for old kit, we all have our reasons for hanging onto that one item that we...
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Join Finnish angler, Ville Toivonen as he presents this fantastic predator fishing series from his homeland of Finland. You'll learn how to locate species like Perch, Zander and Pike in large lake systems and how weather and water conditions at various times of year affect their feeding habits. Ville talks...
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Watch Steve Townson as he embarks upon an epic African fishing adventure targetting species like tigerfish, vundu catfish and yellow bellied bream.
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Join Steve Townson for the fishing trip of a lifetime along the largest river in the world, the mighty Amazon. They go far beyond the call of duty as they desperately seek the elusive, turbo charged ‘grande’ peacock bass - an awe-inspiring fish. Steve then heads on a different...
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Join match fishing master Will Raison for a ten part series in which he explores the finer points of the art. Join him at various points throughout the year on a number of different waters, and learn from one of the best.

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