World Catfish Classic 2012 Press Release

Following the great success of the inaugural World Catfish Classic I am delighted to be able to update you on the details of the 2012 World Catfish Classic.

The event will take place on 23rd -25th May on the River Ebro Spain and will see even greater numbers of the top catfish anglers from around the world assemble to battle it out for the Title of World Catfish Classic Champions 2012.

The river lived up to its reputation in the first event with a huge 203 lbs Catfish being caught by the French team and what a great fish it was. The event itself could not have been closer with the Dutch pair of Arnout Terlouw and Ron Beugelink just pipping the American Phil King and Tim Haynie by 600 gr in the last hour of the event to create a nail biting climax. The entire event had a tremendous atmosphere that was enjoyed by all and everybody who participated is looking forward to the forthcoming event.

There are going to be a few very slight changes for the next event and these are:

* The draw at the opening ceremony will decide the competitors peg for the first day and the zone order for the event. There will be a draw on each night for the two following nights to see what the peg numbers competitors will fish the following day. The zones will be decided on the first draw and follow on from that so for example if peg B5 was draw at the opening ceremony then on day 2
the competitors would fish in zone C and day 3 zone A.

* Change in possible angling combination: Pair (2 anglers) or Trio (3 anglers) but only 4 rods can be used.

* A clearly identified Team Runner will also be allowed in Pair's combination.

* 50 kg of bait can be used per day and this can be either squid, halibut pellets or boilies.

* If a fish is snagged competitors can call the marshal and it may then be allowed for one of the anglers to go out in a boat to free the fish from the snag. The rod must stay on the bank at all times. The freed fish will count in the event.

The rest of the rules remains the same.

I am pleased to confirm that Berkley are the event title sponsor for the second year and would like to welcome new sponsors Black Cat, Rod-Box and Carplove who will join PVTV as Zone Sponsors, Reuben Heaton as the official scales sponsor and a large selection of support sponsors.

There will be a tremendous £50,000 prize table for competitors to compete for and we are very grateful to our sponsors for their support in making this possible.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the environment, Friends of the Ebro will continue to campaign for clean riverbanks on the Ebro. I look forward to reporting on the situation following last year's massive clear up. Big thanks again to all those who helped last year. That was the start..... There is still plenty more to do so let's continue what has been started and make a difference responsibly.

10 places for Hungary and 10 places for Romania have already been snapped up highlighting the interest that there is in the 2012 event. If you would like to secure your place in the event register now by clicking here or going to the on line registration at www.worldcatfishclassic.com.

Its going to be a brilliant event don't miss it

Best wishes

Ross Honey

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