Don't think you've got to be catching record or near record fish, or fish that are records or near records for the venue.
Good catches, individual fish or multi fish catches, will all be considered. The catches will be judged according to quality of fish, or quality of multi-fish catch, with the venue taken into account, quality of report and pictures.
The winner could be someone who has put a lot of effort into catching a double figure carp or barbel, or a 6lb tench for instance, and sends us a good story and picture about it.
Best way to think about is to ask yourself: Is my report and picture(s) something that I would like to see myself; one that I could talk about with pride in the pub? And remember that there are lots of people who may want to read about double figure carp off the Trent, a nice catch of barbel from anywhere, a PB from the Ribble.
Don't discount your success simply because it may not compare with some national captures. What this site is about is sharing the stories about catches that everyday anglers like us are proud of. Help to blow the myth that the only catches worth reporting are those that are not within the reach of most anglers.
If we could get catch reports off the ground on this site I'm sure we could arrange to have regular prizes for catch of the week.
It's up to you, but it won't happen if you don't help us by sending in those reports and pictures.
Just send them in and if you don't make it to our news pages I'll tell you why. All those that do make it will be considered for the prize rod.
Just send reports to me as an <a href=mailto:editor@fishingmagic.com>email</a> with pictures attached.