In the autumn of 2010 I organised and ran, with the help of Phil Williams, the Shrewsbury River Classic Series of matches. They consisted of four qualifying matches and a final of which was sponsored by eight tackle companies. The event was sold out and everything went well apart from the lack of fish showing in the river. It was planned to take place annually but I decided not to do it again until the river had recovered with fish stocks to its former glory. I didn’t think it was fair to the angler, the event in general or the sponsors who had all supported the competition.

Now after six years it seems the fish are back in numbers and after a fantastic River Fest Qualifier last October, of which was one of the best and fairest matches for a long time, I have decided to do it again. Due to the issue of the river level being high for most of the winter season I have opted to run a three match, mid week festival instead. This will run this year on the 11th, 12th and 13th of October. It will again be on the County Ground and Quarry Sections and be a sixty peg Festival.

The Festival will be in Association with The Shropshire Anglers Federation and Total Angling. I have approached Tackle Companies again to support the event and all the companies I have asked, Matrix, Preston Innovations, Sonu Baits, Map, Garbolino, Shakespeare (Pure Fishing), Sensas, Daiwa , Drennan and Dinsmores, have all fantastically agreed to do so. I would like to thank them now for their support. Without these companies we simply would not have some of the finest tackle available on the market today.

Anglers will be able to book their place for the event, which will be first come first served, from the middle of March. An application form with payment details will be available on the Total Angling web site of which can printed off and completed in full. The form will also be available in the Match Fishing Magazine (April Edition). Full rules and the entry list confirming places will also be on Total Anglings web Site. From the response I have had, 42 telephone calls so far, I am sure it will sell out fast. There will be a reserve list should anyone drop out nearer the time. Tickets are not transferable. I am really looking forward to a great festival.

Andy Jones

 Download the Entry Form

 Confirmed Competitiors List

 Reserve List

 

Competition Rules

Overall results will be based on points

Points are allocated as follows –

There are 6 sections each containing 10 anglers with 2 sections in each draw zone, the winner of each section is awarded 1 point, the second angler in the section gets 2 points etc,
The winner of the competition will be the angler with the fewest points at the conclusion of the competition. In the event of a tie the result will decided on section placings first then on weight.

Pike, Zander and game fish do NOT count.
All anglers must sign to confirm their match weight after they are weighed in at the end of each match.
Draw

The match is split into 3 draw zones, Yellow (County Ground), Blue (Quarry Top) & Red (Quarry Top) and the order of draws is as follows -

 

Day 1 Draw : Yellow	Day 2 Draw : Blue	Day 3 Draw :  Red
Day 1 Draw : Blue	Day 2 Draw : Red	Day 3 Draw : Yellow
Day 1 Draw :  Red	Day 2 Draw : Yellow	Day 3 Draw : Blue

 

Day 1’s draw will be made from 1 bucket.

Day’s 2 & 3 will be drawn from 3 separate buckets.

 

Fishing Times :  11-00am to 4-00pm    Match Head Quarters:  To be confirmed on ticket

 

Weighing In

All anglers will be weighed in by Shrewsbury Match officials.

 

Parking

County Ground - Frankwell Car Park with payment meter. Quarry - Access to park behind most pegs with a charge of £3.00 per vehicle.

 

Cash Prize Distribution

All prizes will be handed out at the end of the festival, a buffet will be provided, the breakdown of prizes is as follows based on 60 anglers fishing –

 

Entry Fee

60 X £110=£6600

Pegs Fees, Admin & Buffet 60 X £15=£900

5 peg sections @ £50 (12 per day)36 X £50=£1800

10 peg section payouts @ £100 (6 per day)18 X £100=£1800

Daily Winner3 X £150=£450

Overall placing (1^st £600, 2^nd £400, 3^rd £300, 4^th £200, 5^th £150)=£1650

 

Total Cash Prizes=£6600

 

There will be tackle prizes awarded  to  all section winners for each day and for  final place winners. These prizes are in addition to the cash prizes and supplied generously by our sponsors Matrix, Preston Innovations, Sonu  Baits, Daiwa, Sensas, Garbolino, Shakespeare, Map, Drennan and Dinsmores.