Angling Trust Team England Fly Fishing

Venue: Upper Tees, Raby Estate

Match Dates: Sat-Sun 5th-6th September (incl.)

Entry: Pre-qualification through River Qualifiers

Organiser: Harry Chance

RESULTS

Organiser Harry Chance reports: The 2026 National Rivers Championship returned to Middleton‑in‑Teesdale last weekend, where 24 of England’s river competition anglers competed across four demanding sessions to determine the National Rivers Champion and the anglers selected for the England Rivers Team for the 2027 Home International in Wales.

Beats were pegged on Thursday. Thanks goes to Gavin Walsh who helped with this. With the draw for groups and position held at the Teesdale Hotel.

Anglers spent Friday walking their stretches and preparing for two days of technical fishing on the River Tees. Beats A and B covered the upper river, running from Cauldron Snout, while Beats C and D lay below High Force waterfall, extending downstream.

Competition began early on Saturday from the High Force Hotel. Standout performances included Paul Baker, who landed 17 fish on Beat A, and Dan Scott-Paul, who secured two first‑place finishes with eight fish. On the upper river, Paul Fairhurst produced 10 fish from his first two sessions, putting himself firmly in contention from the outset.

Sunday brought mixed weather and challenging conditions, particularly on the upper river where sudden downstream winds tested anglers’ accuracy. Below High Force, some anglers found rising fish while others struggled to locate feeding fish. After the final session, competitors returned to the High Force Hotel for the end‑of‑competition dinner and prizegiving. Thanks were extended to Paul Page and Andrew Green for collecting scorecards and inputting results throughout the weekend. Andrew Green also stepped in to control two sessions following an angler withdrawal. Appreciation was given to the High Force Hotel and the Raby Estate for hosting and supporting the event.

Results – 2026 National Rivers Championship
Champion: Dan Scott‑Paul
2nd: Paul Fairhurst
3rd: Peter Crowe
4th: Wian Terblanche
5th: Stuart Wake
6th: Harry Chance (Travelling Reserve)

Across the weekend, anglers caught 203 fish, giving a rod average of 8.46.

Country: IRELAND

Venue: Lough Lene, Killarney

Dates: 15th to 19th September (incl.)

Match date: Friday 18th September

Accommodation: Dromhall/Randles Court, Killarney

AT TEFF will be represented by: Mark Macleod (Captain), Tom Bird, Steve Cullen, Chris Evans, John Hood, Matt Kingdon, Jeff Mason, Ben Race, Paul Runec, Richard Slater, Neil Squires, Phil Thompson, Paul Wild, Graham Willis & Paul Angell (Manager).

The best of luck to everyone taking part.

Idaho Falls, USA – 13th-19th September

The 45th FIPS-Mouche World Fly Fishing Championships will be held in Idaho Falls, USA, from 13th-19th September 2026.

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES

Australia – Belgium – Canada – Czech Republic – England – Finland – France – Ireland – Italy – Japan – Lithuania ­– Mongolia – Netherlands – Poland – Scotland – Slovakia – Slovenia – South Africa – Spain – USA – Wales

AT Team England FF will be represented by: James Atkinson, Sean Brooks, Alan Clark, Howard Croston (Captain), Brian Lillie, Scott Nellins & Mark Withyman (Manager)

PROGRAMME

Day 1 – Sunday, Sept 13, 2026
2:00pm-4:00pm: Registration of teams and check-in
3:00pm-5:00pm: Captains’ Meeting
6:15pm: Parade of Nations
6:45pm: Opening Ceremony & Opening Banquet
7:45pm: Conservation Symposium
9:00pm: Return to hotels

Day 2 – Monday Sept 14, 2026
9:00am-1:00pm: 1st Session
12:30-2:00pm: Lunch
6:00pm-8:00pm: Dinner at WestBank Center

Day 3 – Tuesday Sept 15, 2026
9:00am-1:00pm: 2nd Session
12:30-2:00pm: Lunch
6:00pm-8:00pm: Dinner at WestBank Center

Day 4 – Wednesday Sept 16, 2026
9:00am-1:00pm: 3rd Session
12:30-2:00pm: Lunch
6:00pm-8:00pm: Dinner at WestBank Center

Day 5 – Thursday Sept 17, 2026
9:00am-1:00pm: 4th Session
12:30-2:00pm: Lunch
6:00pm-8:00pm: Dinner at WestBank Center

Day 6 – Friday Sept 18, 2026
9:00am-1:00pm: 5th Session
12:30-2:00pm: Lunch
6:30pm-9:00pm: Closing Ceremonies & Banquet

Day 7 – Saturday Sept 19, 2026
Breakfast – Departure – Travel home

SECTORS

Sector 1: Snake River (bank)
The Henry’s Fork is one of the most storied and scenic rivers in the United States. At over 175 kilometers the Henry’s Fork contains good numbers of trout and whitefish throughout its length. Some stretches of the river contain as many as 4,000 trout per kilometer. The Henry’s is incredibly diverse starting as a primarily spring fed river it transforms to tailwater stretches as it goes through various impoundments. Some of the stretches are among the most famous in the world; Box Canyon, Railroad Ranch, Cardiac Canyon and numerous world class float and wade fishing segments before it joins the South Fork of the Snake River. All age classes of fish can be found in the river. Above Mesa Falls the river contains mostly Rainbow Trout and Mountain Whitefish, with some Brook trout. Below the falls Brown Trout become common. There will be water available for practice on the river in advance of the championship. Target Fish Species: Brook trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow trout, Cutbows and Mountain Whitefish.

Sector 2: Hebgen Lake (boat fishing)
Fed primarily by the Madison River as it exits Yellowstone National park, Hebgen is perhaps the highest quality trout lake in all of Montana. The lake covers about 12500 surface acres. Famous for its summer Gulper fishing there are plenty of dry fly fishing opportunities on the lake. Large Brown and Rainbow Trout with many exceeding 40 cm populate the lake. Mountain Whitefish can also be caught in the lake and there are possibilities to catch remnant Arctic Grayling and Cutthroat. Championship fishing will be limited to the Madison Arm of the lake. Because of the scarcity of rental boats, all practice will be coordinated by the organizer. Practice times will be limited and scheduled. Target Fish Species: Arctic Grayling, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow trout, Mountain Whitefish.

Sector 3: Teton River (bank fishing)
The Teton River in eastern Idaho is a renowned coldwater fishery and one of the last strongholds for native Yellowstone cutthroat trout in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. It originates on the west slope of the Teton Mountains. It flows roughly 70 miles through Teton Valley, then through a canyon section, before joining the Henrys Fork of the Snake River near Rexburg. Key fish species include: Native Yellowstone cutthroat trout (the signature/primary species; typically 12–16 inches, with some larger; catch-and-release only); Rainbow trout (common, especially lower river); Brook trout (common in upper reaches/tributaries); Brown trout (present, especially canyon and lower sections; some larger fish); Mountain whitefish (native and common). It is famous for its high-quality wild-trout fishery, excellent dry-fly fishing (hatches of mayflies, caddis, stoneflies, and hoppers), scenic backdrop of the Teton Range, and status as a stronghold for native Yellowstone cutthroats amid generally high-quality habitat. The upper meadow stretches offer accessible, rising fish, while the canyon holds bigger trout and is managed primarily as a wild trout fishery. Target Fish Species: Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow trout, Mountain Whitefish.

Sector 4: Sheridan Lake (boat fishing)
One of the premier trout lakes in North America, Sheridan is a private lake with restricted access. The lake covers about 250 surface acres and has an average depth of 3 meters with some areas as deep as 8 meters. The lake is stocked with primarily Kamloops Rainbow Trout. These are hard fighting and fast growing fish. It is possible to catch Cutthroat Trout in the lake as well. Most fish will exceed 35 cm in length with some achieving 50 cm or more. There will be no practice available at the lake in preparation for the championship. Target Fish Species: Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow trout.

Sector 5: Grey’s River (bank fishing)
The Grey’s River is the primary drainage river for the Wyoming Range in western Wyoming. 100 kilometers long the Grey’s ends in the Snake River as it enters Palisades Reservoir. Made up of primarily small snow melt creeks, the river experiences high spring and early summer flows that make the river habitat perfect for the native species. The Greys River presents perhaps the best opportunity to catch Snake River Fine Spotted Cutthroat Trout and Mountain Whitefish in good numbers. Many of both species will exceed 40 cm in length. There will be water available for practice on the river in advance of the championship. Target Fish Species: Brook trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow trout, Cutbows and Mountain Whitefish.

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Koppang, Norway – 27th July-2nd August

The 11th FIPS-Mouche Masters World Fly Fishing Championships (for competitors aged over 50) was held in Koppang, Norway, from 27th July-2nd August 2026.

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES

Australia – Belgium – Channel Islands – Czech Republic – England – Finland – France – Italy – Mongolia – Netherlands – Norway – South Africa – Spain – Sweden – USA

AT Team England FF was represented by: Simon Kidd, Bernie Maher, Andy Taylor, Graham Willis & Mark Withyman (Captain/Manager)

Manager Mark Withyman reports: ‘The 11th FIPS-Mouche World Masters Fly Fishing Championship is underway in Koppang, Norway, with Team England arriving full of optimism as the opening ceremony marked the official start of a week of world-class competition. Anglers from across the globe gathered in Innlandet to celebrate the sport before turning their attention to the challenging rivers and lakes that will decide the championship.
Representing England are Simon Kidd, Bernie Maher, Andy Taylor, Graham Willis, and Mark Withyman, who also serves as Captain/Manager. The squad brings a wealth of international experience and will be looking to build on England’s proud tradition in world fly fishing.
From an England perspective, the opening ceremony was about more than tradition—it marked the culmination of months of preparation and the beginning of a fresh challenge against many of the world’s strongest masters teams. With registration complete and the national flags proudly displayed, Team England now turns its full focus to the competition, aiming to make a strong start on Norway’s renowned trout and grayling waters and challenge for honours throughout the week.’

RESULTS

Session 1
Captain/Manager Mark Withyman led Team England’s charge in the 1st session of the World Masters with 4 fish and 3rd place at Lake Isteren, one of the two boat sectors. On the other boat sector, Sølensjøen Lake, Graham Willis avoided a blank to finish 11th. On the river sectors, Andy Taylor scored 10 fish to come 8th on the River Glomma, while Bernie Maher finished 9th on the Nordre Rena/Unsetaa River with 8 fish, and Simon Kidd was 11th with a brace on the Femundselva River. England started the competition in 9th with 42 placing points, while Spain were out in the lead with 12pts, ahead of the USA 2nd and France 3rd, both with 24pts.

Session 2
The second session saw the better results for England on the two boat sectors, with Bernie Maher scoring 2 fish for 5th place on Lake Isteren, while Andy Taylor came 6th with 3 fish on Sølensjøen Lake. On the river sectors Simon Kidd was 11th with 2 fish on the River Glomma, while Mark Withyman came 12th with 6 fish on the Femundselva River, and Graham Willis failed to catch on the Nordre Rena/Unsetaa River. England dropped a place to 10th with 89pts, while the top three positions remained unchanged, with Spain 1st with 30pts, the USA 2nd with 39pts, and France 3rd with 53pts. Spain were also doing well individually, with Jordi Oliveras Cortina the leader with 3pts, teammate Juan Jose De La Fuente 2nd, also with 3pts, and Francois Deloup 3rd with 4pts.

Manager Mark Withyman reports: ‘Team England have completed the opening two sessions of the 11th FIPS-Mouche World Masters Fly Fishing Championship in Koppang, Norway, with the squad producing a determined performance against some of the world’s strongest over-50 international anglers.
Fishing across the spectacular rivers and lakes of the Innlandet region, competitors faced challenging conditions that demanded adaptability, precision and consistency throughout the opening day of competition. With three sessions remaining, England will continue to focus on consistency as the competition moves towards its conclusion, with every placing point likely to prove crucial in the race for team honours.’
Mark Withyman commented “We’re pleased with the commitment shown by every member of the team. Norway has presented some demanding venues, but the anglers have worked hard, adapted well and continued to battle for every fish. There is still a long way to go in this championship and plenty of opportunities to move up the leaderboard”.

Session 3
Captain/Manager Mark Withyman was again England’s top performer in the third session, scoring 13 fish on the River Glomma to come 5th in his section. Elsewhere on the rivers, Andy Taylor finished 11th on the Nordre Rena/Unsetaa River with 5 fish, while Bernie Maher was 14th on the Femundselva River. On the boat fishing sectors on the lakes, Simon Kidd was 9th with 3 fish on Sølensjøen Lake, while Graham Willis was one of several who failed to catch on Lake Isteren. England dropped two more places to 12th with 142 placing points, one behind Sweden, while the first two team places stayed the same, with Spain some way ahead in 1st place on 54pts, with the USA still 2nd with 78pts, the same points score as Italy who moved up into 3rd place. A 2nd place in his session saw Jordi Oliveras Cortina (Spain) retain the top Individual spot with 5 placing points, with Karl Engerbrecht (South Africa) 2nd, and David Sokolowski (Czech Republic) 3rd, both on 6pts.

Session 4
Two of England’s better performances were again on the lakes, with Andy Taylor scoring 2 fish to finish 4th on Lake Isteren, in a session that saw half the field blank, and Mark Withyman counting 5 fish to come 5th on Sølensjøen Lake. On the river sectors, Graham Willis was 10th on the Femundselva River, while Simon Kidd was 11th on the Nordre Rena/Unsetaa River, and Bernie Maher 12th on the River Glomma. England rose two places to 10th with 184pts, with Spain consolidating their 1st place on 67pts, some way ahead of Italy, which moved into 2nd on 101pts, with the USA 3rd on 110pts, and France 4th on 114pts. Jordi Oliveras Cortina (Spain) remained top Individual with 8 placing points, joined by teammate Unai Urkia Irastorza in 2nd with 13pts, with Francois Deloup (France) 3rd, and David Sokolowski (Czech Republic) 4th, also on 13pts.

Session 5
The final session saw Simon Kidd come 3rd with 4 fish on Lake Isteren, where again there were several blanks, and Bernie Maher score 3 fish for 12th place on Sølensjøen Lake. On the rivers, Graham Willis came 8th with 6 fish on the River Glomma, while Mark Withyman was 7th with 10 fish on the Nordre Rena/Unsetaa River, and Andy Taylor also 7th with 4 fish on the Femundselva River. England finished the competition in 10th position with 222 placing points. Their top individual was Captain/Manager Mark Withyman who ended up in 22nd place with 32pts. Spain maintained their lead to become the 2026 World Masters Champions with 87pts, well clear of Italy in 2nd place with 127pts, France 3rd with 132pts, and the USA 4th with 133pts. Another 1st place in his session saw Jordi Oliveras Cortina (Spain) take the Individual top spot with 8pts, again some distance ahead of Francois Deloup (France) in 2nd with 14pts, and Pat Weiss (USA) 3rd with 15pts.
The Ladies’ World Championships, run concurrently, saw a close-run contest with South Africa finishing in 1st place with 82pts, ahead of France 2nd, and Finland 3rd, both on 83pts. Maria Elizabeth Heyns (South Africa) was Individual Champion with 9pts, with Julie Quillard (France) 2nd, and Maria Tuominen (Finland) 3rd, both on 10pts.

The Angling Trust reports:

England’s young guns eyeing up Loch Style Home Nations glory!

This weekend sees England’s Loch Style Youth side do battle in the Home International on Ireland’s Lough Lene, with the squad taking part across the five days of action now announced!
Pulling on the shirt will be Jack Blakey, Sam Brain, Hannah Dev, Matthew Edgerton, Michael Ewing, Jesse Gale, Jayden Heppell, Olly Hutton, Lewis Jackson-Herdman, Alex Langford, Louis Pearn, Wilbur Leoviriyakit, Flo Ritchie, Jack Pickstone, Sam Shepherd and Will Wellman, managed by the duo of John Hood and Tim Wellman.
These 16 talented youngsters will face off against sides from hosts Ireland, Scotland and Wales, starting this Sunday, July 26 and finishing on Friday July 31, continuing a proud tradition of youth fly fishing that has helped develop many of the sport’s top international anglers. After months of training, preparation and teamwork, the squad is ready to test themselves against the very best.
“It’s been fantastic to watch this squad grow in confidence, skill and teamwork as we prepare for the Youth Loch Style International,” said Tim Wellman. “Every member of the squad has worked incredibly hard to earn their place, and I know they will represent England with pride, respect and determination. We wish every one of them the very best in Ireland.”
“I’m equally excited about what comes after the competition,” he continued. “This group has the passion to inspire the next generation of young fly fishers, and their involvement in our future community initiatives will help ensure England Youth Fly Fishing continues to grow for years to come.”

RESULTS

1st Ireland 54 fish
2nd Scotland 44 fish
3rd Wales 30 fish
4th England 18 fish

October 2025

Sunday 12th October – Lower Itchen – Organiser: Tony Fox

Overall Results: 1. Julian Erbsloeh 2. Jay Curry 3. Tim Pottage 4. Alex Adams 5. Alex Tipping 6. Andrew Smith 7. Vinnie King 8. M Cave 9. Baz Reece 10. S Crowder 11. Mike Heritage 12. Harry Chance 13. Gavin Walsh 14. John Bowen 15. Jim Dillon 16. O Palmer 17. Alan Williams 18. John Waters

May 2026

Sunday 17th May – River Tees, Raby Estate – Organiser: Harry Chance

Overall Results: 1. Scott Nellins 2. Anthony McKenna 3. Paul Fairhurst 4. Stewart Wake 5. Peter Crowe 6. Karl Watson 7. Tom Speak 8. Paul Baker 9. Tim Pottage 10. Gary Clews 11. Kevin Moran 12. Nick Craigs 13. Chris Richardson 14. Peter Scholes

June 2026

Sunday 28th June – River Ure, Wensley – Organiser: Paul Page

Overall Results: 1. James Atkinson 2. Kevin Moran 3. Tom Speak 4. Keith McAdam 5. Paul Baker 6. Karl Watson 7. Stuart Wake 8. Paul Smith 9. Chris Richardson 10. Dan Scott Paul 11. Gary Clewes 12. Peter Crowe

July 2026

Sunday 26th July – River Dee, Llangollen – Organiser: Harry Chance

Overall Results: 1. Steve Cullen 2. John Bowen 3. Richard Baxendale 4. Wian Terblanche 5. Andrew Baker 6. Harry Chance 7. Deidre Dunbar 8. Kevin Moran 9. Keith McAdam 10. Paul Smith

National Rivers Final

R. Tees – 5th-6th September 2026 [by kind permission of the Raby Estate]

Rivers Qualifier Organiser – Harry Chance westcountryff@gmail.com

Entries, Results & National Allocation Spreadsheet

Koppang, Norway – 27th July-2nd August

The 11th FIPS-Mouche Masters World Fly Fishing Championships (for competitors aged over 50) was held in Koppang, Norway, from 27th July-2nd August 2026.

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES

Australia – Belgium – Channel Islands – Czech Republic – England – Finland – France – Italy – Mongolia – Netherlands – Norway – South Africa – Spain – Sweden – USA

AT Team England FF was represented by: Simon Kidd, Bernie Maher, Andy Taylor, Graham Willis & Mark Withyman (Captain/Manager)

PROGRAMME

Day 1 – Monday, July 27, 2026
9:00am-12:00pm: Arrival, Registration (Storstua), & Check in at the Hotel
1:00pm-2:20pm: Captains’ Meeting
6:00pm-7:00om: Opening Ceremony in Koppang
7:20pm-9:00om: Opening Dinner in Storstua, Koppang

Day 2 – Tuesday July 28, 2026
10:00am-1:00pm: 1st Session
1:30-2:30pm: Lunch
7:00pm-8:30pm: Dinner at Hotel Stor-Elvdal

Day 3 – Wednesday July 29, 2026
10:00am-1:00pm: 2nd Session
1:30-2:30pm: Lunch
7:00pm-8:30pm: Dinner at Hotel Stor-Elvdal

Day 4 – Thursday July 30, 2026
10:00am-1:00pm: 3rd Session
1:30-2:30pm: Lunch
6:00pm-7:20pm: Symposium, together with WMFFC – Engedal
7:30pm-9:10pm: Dinner, together with WMFFC – Engedal
9:15pm: Bus return to hotel

Day 5 – Friday July 31, 2026
10:00am-1:00pm: 4th Session
1:30-2:30pm: Lunch
7:00pm-8:30pm: Dinner at Hotel Stor-Elvdal

Day 6 – Saturday Aug 1, 2026
10:00am-1:00pm: 5th Session
1:30-2:30pm: Lunch
5:30pm-6:45pm: Closing Ceremony, medals, location Åkrestrømmen
6:45pm-7:10pm: Bus transport to Storstua, Koppang
7:30pm-12:00pm: Closing Banquet

Day 7 – Sunday Aug 2, 2026
Breakfast – Travel home

SECTORS

1. Glomma River (bank)
Glomma is Norway’s longest river and is partly regulated through hydropower. In Stor-Elvdal it has long free-flowing stretches. Water depth varies greatly; calm sections can be 5–15 meters, while rapids and shallow areas dominate elsewhere. Main fish species are trout, grayling, pike, whitefish, and perch. Distribution: grayling (40–50%), trout (30–35%), pike and perch (15–20%), whitefish (5–10%). The river is renowned as one of Norway’s best fly-fishing rivers, with catch limits to preserve large fish. Anglers from across Europe visit Glomma annually for its rich fishing opportunities. Target Fish Species: Brown Trout, Grayling, Arctic Char, Whitefish.

2. Sølensjøen Lake (boat fishing)
Sølensjøen is a natural lake without regulation, part of the Trysil watercourse. Located at 688 m a.s.l., it covers 22.5 km² and reaches a maximum depth of 58 meters. Avarage depth 15m. Key fish species are char, whitefish, trout, grayling, pike, burbot, and perch. Distribution: whitefish (40–50%), char (20–30%), trout and grayling (15–20%), others minor. Annual whitefish catch is significant, around 18–20 tons, much used for fermented fish (rakfisk). Fiskevollen at the northwest end is Norway’s largest inland fishing village, with long traditions. Target Fish Species: Brown Trout, Arctic Char, Grayling, Whitefish

3. Nordre Rena / Unsetaa river (bank fishing)
The river is not regulated; it flows naturally from Lake Finnstadsjøen and forms Nordre Rena together with Tysla. Flow varies seasonally, with depths usually 1–4 meters, deeper in pools. Key fish species are trout, grayling, and whitefish, with some perch and occasional pike. Distribution: grayling (40–50%), trout (30–35%), whitefish (10–15%), others minor. The river is famous for fly fishing, with a designated fly-only zone of about 12 km. Target Fish Species: Brown Trout, Grayling, Whitefish.

4. Isteren Lake (boat fishing)
Isteren is a natural lake without regulation, situated between Lake Femunden and the Sølen massif. The lake covers about 30 km², relatively shallow, with maximum depth around 20–25 meters. Key fish species are trout, pike, whitefish, grayling, perch, and burbot. Distribution: whitefish (40–45%), trout (25–30%), pike (10–15%), grayling and perch (10–15%), others minor. Large fish are common: trout up to 3–4 kg and pike up to 4–5 kg are regularly caught. Popular for trolling, ice fishing, and canoeing, with strict fishing rules (e.g., max two trout per day over 40 cm). Target Fish Species: Brown Trout, Grayling, Whitefish.

5. Femundselva River (bank fishing)
The river is unregulated, flowing naturally from Lake Galtsjøen southward toward Trysil. Water levels vary with snowmelt; depths are usually 1–5 meters, with deeper pools. Key fish species are trout, grayling, and whitefish, with some char and perch. Distribution: grayling (40–50%), trout (30–35%), whitefish (10–15%), others minor. The Femundselva are well-known fly-fishing areas and is referred to as a classic fly-fishing river, known for large grayling and trout over 1–2 kg. Target Fish Species: Brown Trout, Grayling, Whitefish.

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The 23rd FIPS-Mouche Cortland Youth [U19 & U24] World Fly Fishing Championships took place in Ballybofey, Ireland, from the 16th to the 22nd July 2026.

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

YOUTH U19

Czech Republic – England – Finland – France – Ireland – Slovakia – Slovenia – South Africa – USA

YOUTH U24

Czech Republic – France – Ireland – Poland – Slovakia – South Africa – Spain

The Angling Trust Youth U19 team was: Nicholas Blisset, Inigo Burkinshaw, Marcus Cordingley, Haruki Sasaki, Harry Sharrett, Simon Sharrett (captain), Alex Turnbull, Martyn Cordingley and Marsha Blisset (manager).

RESULTS

Session 1
England’s U19 squad got off to a good start in the first session with Nicholas Blissett winning on Lough Anure, a boat sector, with 6 fish, while Alex Turnbull scored 2 fish to come 2nd on the River Quiggery, and Marcus Cordingley got a 3rd place on Lough Deele, a bank sector, with 6 fish. The rest of the team also caught, with Harry Sharratt 5th on Lough Craghy, a boat sector, and Inigo Burkinshaw also 5th on the River Dennet, where four of the field failed to catch. England were lying 2nd with 16 placing points, two behind the Czech Republic in 1st place with 14pts, with Slovakia 3rd on 23pts, and Ireland 4th with 25pts.
In the U24 event, Ireland were sitting in the top spot with 13 placing points, with Spain 2nd on 15pts, and Slovakia 3rd with 20pts.

Session 2
The England U19 team found the second session more of a challenge, although Harry Sharratt came 4th on the River Dennet (see above) with 2 fish, and Nicholas Blissett avoided a blank on the River Quiggery to come 7th=. On the lake sectors Alex Turnbull came 6th off the bank on Lough Deele, while off the boats Marcus Cordingley came 7th= on Lough Craghy, with Inigo Burkinshaw failing to catch on Lough Anure. England dropped to 6th with 49 placing points, while Ireland moved into 1st place on 42pts, with the Czech Republic 2nd and Slovakia 3rd, both on 44pts. Individually, Louis Porter of Ireland was sitting in the top spot with two 1st places, with Dominik Havko (Slovakia) 2nd and Anton Starmans (Finland) 3rd, both with 4 placing points.
Ireland were also still leading in the U24 event, on 32 placing points, with Spain remaining 2nd with 34pts and Slovakia 3rd with 37pts. Adam Adcock (Ireland) was top individual, on 2 placing pts, with Lucas Gomez Fierro (Spain) 2nd with 3pts, and Miroslav Bumbera (Slovakia) 3rd with 4pts.

Session 3
The third session was another tough one for the England U19 team, although Inigo Burkinshaw managed to save a blank on the River Quiggery to come 4th, as did Harry Sharratt on Lough Anure to finish 6th=, while Nicholas Blissett caught a couple of fish on Lough Deele to come 7th. It was a different story on Lough Craghy and the River Dennet, where Alex Turbull and Marcus Cordingley both failed to catch. England dropped to 8th with 84 placing points, while it still remained tight at the top, with Ireland 1st on 61pts, the Czech Republic 2nd with 64pts, Slovakia 3rd, also with 64pts, and the USA 4th with 65pts. It was also close in the individual rankings, with Anton Starmans (Finland) 1st on 7 placing points, Rastislav Sikulaj (Finland) 2nd with 8pts, and Louis Porter (Ireland) 3rd, one of three competitors with 9pts.
In the U24 event, after four of their team won their session, the Czech Republic moved into 1st with 53 placing points, with Ireland dropping to 2nd on 55pts, four ahead of Spain in 3rd place with 59pts. Individually, Jonáš Vceliš (Czech Republic) was 1st with 5 placing points, with Iker De Roque Cardena (Spain) 2nd on 7pts, and Adam Adcock (Ireland) 3rd, also on 7pts.

Session 4
Session 4 saw Alex Turnbull catch three fish on the River Dennet to come 4th in his group, while Harry Sharratt was 6th on the River Quiggery with a brace, and Marcus Cordingley 7th on Lough Anure. Nicholas Blissett was fishless on Lough Craghy, while Inigo Burkinshaw was one of four not to catch off the bank on Lough Deele. England moved up one place to 7th with 119pts, while Ireland held on to 1st place with 77pts, with Slovakia going up to 2nd on 80pts, and the USA moving into 3rd with 84pts. Anton Starmans (Finland) remained top individual with 9 placing points, with Adriaan De Haan (South Africa) 2nd on 11pts, and Rastislav Sikulaj (Finland) dropping to 3rd with 12pts, ahead of Louis Porter (Ireland) in 4th place with 13pts.
The U24 event saw Ireland reclaim the top spot with 69 placing points, two ahead of the Czech Republic in 2nd with 71pts, with Slovakia 3rd with 78pts. Individually, Jonáš Vceliš (Czech Republic) remained in 1st place with 7pts, while Adam Adcock (Ireland), after winning his session, moved into 2nd with 8pts, with Jack Reidy (Ireland), who also won his session, in 3rd place with 10pts.

Session 5
In the final session Nicholas Blissett scored 2 fish to come 5th on the River Dennet, with Marcus Cordingley avoiding a blank on the River Quiggery for 6th= place, as did Harry Sharratt off the bank on Lough Deele to also come 6th. Inigo Burkinshaw and Alex Turnbull found it tougher, though, with blanks off the boat on Lough Craghy and Lough Anure respectively. England ended the competition in 8th place with 154pts, while Ireland consolidated their top place to become the 2026 Youth U16 World Champions with 92pts, some way clear of the USA in 2nd with 104pts, and Slovakia 3rd with 106pts. Anton Starmans (Finland) added a 2nd in his session to retain the individual top spot on 11 placing points, with Jacob Griffin (Ireland) 2nd on 14pts, and Blake Hall (USA) 3rd on 15pts.
Ireland were also well clear in the U24 event, ending with 78pts for 1st place, with the Czech Republic 2nd on 92pts, and Slovakia 3rd on 101pts. Another 1st in his session saw Jonáš Vceliš (Czech Republic) take the Individual gold, with 8pts, one ahead of Adam Adcock (Ireland) 2nd on 9pts, with Jack Reidy (Ireland) 3rd on 11pts.

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