Match Angling – Major Irish Pairs Event Launched

A total prize pool of more than £60,000 is up for grabs at the Lakeland and Inland Waterways Ireland World Pairs Angling Championship this September.

Described by organisers Talk Angling as: "A pairs match the like of which has never been seen before", the competition is set to run from 9 to 15 September 2012 at various locations in Monaghan, Leitrim, Cavan and Fermanagh.

The format of the match is based on total weight of the pair of anglers over the full four days of the competition. On the off days there will be further open matches and events so that anglers can make the most of the great fishing available in Ireland during September.

The exact sections and format of the match are yet to be disclosed, as much depends on the numbers of anglers attending - although the prize pool is guaranteed with the breakdown for the top ten pairs as follows:

1st Pair - £30,000
2nd - £10,000
3rd - £5,000
4th - 10th places - £1,000

Entry is £90 per pair (£45 per angler) with discounts for booking through one of the official travel companies.

"You don’t need to be 'venue experts' to win this match," say the organisers, "you just need to be able to catch roach and bream - and there are some massive shoals of them to be found in the lakes and rivers the event is being staged on.

Absolutely anyone can enter and everyone is in with a chance of winning - while fishing in the beautiful surroundings of the Irish countryside."

For more information, entry forms and travel arrangements contact Kevin Lockee on 07736 129 627.