About this Event
Canal Pairs
Now in it’s 11th year, the Canal & River Trust is again pleased to host the National Canal Pairs competition.
The 2024 competition will comprise of fewer larger qualifying heats with the objective being a grand final line up of around 100 pairs (200 pegs). In the final, the top ten pairs will be paid out from the prize pot. (to be paid by BACS) The winning pair in the final will receive a minimum payout of £2000.
As in 2023, there will again be no requirement for participants to be members of Angling Trust or a Friend of Canal & River Trust.
With parental permission and appropriate supervision, young people aged 13 and over on the day may enter as a pair or as part of a participating pair. Parents, carers or guardians must pay for any optional pools and would also receive any prize monies earned. For the avoidance all young people who choose to enter the competition must fish unaided at all times.
Event Details
The local organiser for this heat is:
The cost of entry is £30.00 per pair: £24.00 going directly to the final prize top, (the top 10 pairs will be paid out) £3.00 goes to Eventbrite in Fees, £1.50 goes in Administration and £1.50 goes to support the Let's Fish programme.
If you have already qualified
For anyone who has already qualified you do not need to pay the entry fee. However, you must book directly with the local organiser at least 72 hours in advance.Mandatory peg fees and optional pools are paid on the day at the draw.
All qualifiers also contribute to "Hot Fishin" Points
Your local organiser is: Chris Howard 07711 086436
Draw Location: Heart of England pub Weedon Bec, Northampton NN7 4QD
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Draw Time: 8.30am
Fishing Time: 11.00 to 4.00pm
Breakfast available: Contact organiser for details
The Rules
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/fishing/matches-and-competitions/canal-pairs-championships-2024
Previous Canal Pairs winners;
2014 Simon Preece & Simon Mottram
2015 Kevin Clarke & Dave Edgerley
2016 Steve Dudley & Simon Nickless
2017 Dave Brown and Robert Lloyd
2018 Paul Gough and Dave Middleton
2019 Paul Murrin and Dave McCall
2020 Richard Chave & Lee Trevitt
2021 Simon Preece & Simon Mottram
2022 Simon Preece & Simon Mottram
2023 Ben Clarke & Richard Weaver
So who will be crowned 2024 Champion?
Could it be you?
Further information
You can contact Canal & River Trust at
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Grand Union Canal, Heart of England pub, Northampton, United Kingdom
GBP 30.00
