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21:52 10/08/2004
136lb of Danish Bream taken during the 1997 Embassy pairs final in 1997 helped on the way to bronze medal position.
Silver medal in the 2001 Division 4 National with 15.670kg - a catch made up of a carp scaling 3.870kg, three tench to 1.4kg and eight bream to 1.2kg.
What is the PAA ?
The Professional Anglers Association is a body of experienced anglers who have been specially selected and trained to help get you started and to develop your interest and skills.
Every PAA coach is an expert in their chosen field, particularly in their area. He or she can give you free advice about the best places to fish, obtaining a licence, the right tackle and bait, bankside safety in fact everything you need to know about starting this rewarding, exciting hobby.
Waveney Valley Coach Martin Riches
At the present time I am the only PAA coach in the Waveney Valley area. I use the excellent Weybread fishing complex run by Harleston and Wortwell Angling club as my home base, with its six lakes and the River Waveney around Harleston there is plenty of variety to learn most fishing styles.
- More Info Contact
- Martin Riches
- 8 Victoria Terrace
- Fressingfield, Eye
- Suffolk
- IP21 5QA
- Tel: 01379 586795
- Mobile: 07833323990
- martinriches@supanet.com
Experience I have been a regular angler for 25 years, starting my fishing career on the clear waters of the River Waveney behind the farm my father used to work at, catching the small roach, dace and gudgeon which could be seen swimming on the sand bars.
After a couple of years practice on the river I joined the local club and fished all the competitions I could, to try win money for new fishing tackle. I done well as a junior winning all the club trophies, and representing both the club and county fishing teams.
Since 1995 I have concentrated my match fishing on the high profile big money competitions such as Barry Hearns Sky TV covered Fish O'Mania and the Embassy Challenge. These competitions attract a large high quality turnout with up to 500 anglers attending some of the competitions. The matches are held on a wide range of the countries top match waters giving me top quality experience of the countries major canal and river systems.
Tuition and Coaching.
Who needs coaching and tuition ?
Easy question everybody needs some sort of coaching, right from the top class anglers representing their Country to the beginner. At some point you will get stuck and need some new information if you want to progress.
Price List
- Free Fishing Tuition
- Junior anglers can receive free coaching by fishing the Harleston and Wortwell junior competitions held at weybread. Top match angler Nick Larkin runs some free tuition days on the River Yare from June till October on a monthly basis, they are limited to 10 anglers per session.
- Beginners Fishing Introduction
- A three hour fishing session at Weybread club pit with all bait, tackle and tickets supplied. This lesson needs no fishing experience and provides a short but vital introduction to the sport of Angling with minimal expense. Also a money back guarantee should you fail to catch.
- Beginners Fishing Lessons
- A three hour one to one session for the novice angler wishing to learn the basics. Topics include safety, how to choose the right peg, setting up the fishing tackle, bait and fish welfare.
- Advanced Tuition.
- For anglers with a basic understanding of the sport, but would like to improve.All fishing sessions are tailored to suit the individuals fishing requirements.
Picture Martin Riches- 2lb 6oz Grand Union Tench 2002www.weybreadpits.freeserve.co.uk/