Matt Hayes

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.

Mick Brown, a man obsessed with Pike. This fantastic film, produced and narrated by Mick's mate, Matt Hayes, takes us on a journey through Mick's life to discover how he became so interested in this incredible predatory fish. Mick revisits many of his old haunts and recounts old fishing tales whilst fishing again on some classic rivers, lakes and gravel pits that have provided him thousands of pike over the years. Mick shares many of his tips and tactics during this film making it a must watch film for novice and experienced pike anglers alike. To watch this video now, just login or register

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, Walleye, Brook Trout, and Salmon.

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 One and really put Matt's all round fishing skills to the test.