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This is a dedicated thread for discussing article: Fish ‘O’ Mania XXI Final
Geldart, from Leeds, claimed the men's prize of £30,000 while Pickering, from Doncaster walked away with a £1,000 prize.
I'm not trying to start a feminist rant here BUT - in these days of equality - how come the men's prize is £30K and the ladies is £1K?
I'm not trying to start a feminist rant here BUT - in these days of equality - how come the men's prize is £30K and the ladies is £1K?
I don't understand either why they were not in the same competition - for the same prize? Why segregate?
Presumeably because the sponsors don't support it to the same extent. That must reflect the level of interest and return for them.
It seems to be sponsored by the ATr - I thought they were trying stimulate the interest of angling overall - perhaps they don't have many female members?
Maybe an ATr member/spokesperson would like to join in this thread and put the reasons.
I understand that it's an ATr competition, i.e. run to their rules and under their auspices. However, that's not the same as them being sponsors. Betway, Matchroom Sports, Skysports, Cudmore Fisheries and Get Hooked On Fishing are listed as sponsors.
The ladies Fishomania is attended by invitation only I think you'll find.
On the other hand either gender are allowed to qualify for the final by winning a regional qualifier.