FISH NORTH SUPPORTERS 2025
OUR SUPPORTERS
Blakes Baits is a respected UK bait manufacturer, producing high-quality fishing baits designed specifically for modern match fishing. With a strong focus on consistency, proven ingredients and real-world performance, the range has become a trusted choice for anglers competing on both commercial and natural venues.
The development of Blakes Baits products has been shaped by input from experienced match anglers who understand the demands of high-level competition. Anglers such as Paul Holland and Kristian Jones, alongside other leading names including Jimmy Brookes, Adam Richards, Paul Yates and Brad Lucas, have helped influence bait ranges that reflect real match conditions and modern feeding approaches. This practical involvement has played a key role in the continued success of ranges such as Commercial Masters.
Blakes Baits is proud to be a co-sponsor of Fish North and to support an event that showcases the very highest standards of match fishing. The brand looks forward to continuing its involvement as Fish North continues to grow and evolve in the years ahead.
B8 Kitchens & Bedrooms is a leading bespoke kitchen and bedroom design company based in Middlesbrough, renowned for delivering beautifully crafted interiors tailored to each individual home. With decades of experience behind the brand, B8 has built a reputation for exceptional design, precise craftsmanship and a customer-first approach from concept to completion.
Every kitchen and bedroom is expertly made in the UK by skilled craftsmen, ensuring outstanding quality, durability and attention to detail throughout. Working closely with their in-house design team, clients are guided through every stage of the process to create spaces that are both functional and visually striking — perfectly suited to modern living.
B8 Kitchens & Bedrooms is proud to support Fish North and looks forward to continuing its commitment to quality, performance and excellence both inside and outside the home.
Free Spirit Match represents the result of years of dedicated research, testing and refinement, bringing together a comprehensive range of match rods designed to meet the demands of modern competitive angling. Developed over more than five years, the range reflects a no-compromise approach to performance, balance and reliability.
The match rod lineup spans the Hi-‘S’ and CTX ranges and covers everything from Carp Wagglers and Carp Feeders to Long Range Feeder rods, specialist F1 models, and precision float rods for both stillwater and river fishing. Each rod has been designed with a clear purpose, ensuring anglers have the right tool for every venue, distance and target species.
Free Spirit Match has never followed convention for the sake of it. Alongside the proven Hi-‘S’ and CTX carbons, the range incorporates distinctive design features and progressive thinking that set these rods apart on the bank. The result is a match rod range built to perform under pressure — offering confidence, control and consistency in every situation.
Whatever the challenge, there’s a Free Spirit Match rod designed for the job.
RW Floats has become a highly respected name within the UK commercial match fishing scene, designing pole floats that are relied upon by anglers week in, week out. Built on years of experience and continual refinement, the range is widely recognised for its consistency, balance and reliability under match conditions.
The development of RW Floats has been heavily influenced by top-level match anglers, including Paul Holland, ensuring each pattern is shaped by real-world fishing demands rather than theory alone. This hands-on input has helped create floats that perform exactly as required when accuracy and control matter most.
The range covers a broad spectrum of fishing situations, from shallow carp and F1 fishing to deeper water approaches using maggots or pellets. Whether targeting fast bites up in the water or building steady weights at depth, RW Floats offers proven patterns to suit a wide variety of commercial match scenarios.
Elasto Tackle is a UK-based specialist in premium fishing elastic, recognised for producing some of the smoothest and most durable hollow and hybrid elastic available to match anglers today. Developed and rigorously tested over time by experienced competitors, Elasto’s range has earned a strong reputation within the match fishing community for dependable performance and consistency.
From traditional hollow elastics to advanced hybrid options, each product reflects careful design, quality materials and a practical understanding of what anglers need on the bank. Elasto’s range caters to a wide variety of fishing situations and preferences, making it a go-to choice for those who demand reliability under pressure.
Elasto Tackle is proud to support Fish North and stands alongside an event that celebrates the skill, precision and passion of competitive fishing in the UK. As Fish North continues to grow, Elasto remains committed to supplying products that help anglers fish with confidence.
Bilsdale Worms is a trusted UK supplier of premium Dendrobaena worms, bred and prepared to the highest standards for both fishing and composting use. All worms are carefully harvested fresh from their boxes on a daily basis, ensuring maximum vitality and consistency on delivery.
With a strong focus on quality and value, Bilsdale Worms has built a reputation for supplying worms that anglers and customers can rely on time and time again. Whether for match fishing, pleasure fishing or trade use, every order reflects a commitment to freshness and performance.
Bilsdale Worms supplies both the public and trade customers nationwide, delivering dependable quality and competitive pricing across the UK.
Middy is one of the most recognisable and respected names in UK match fishing, with a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality and performance-led tackle. For decades, Middy has been at the forefront of the sport, developing equipment trusted by anglers competing at every level of the match fishing scene.
The Middy range spans rods, poles, terminal tackle and accessories, all designed with a clear focus on precision, reliability and consistency. Products are developed through extensive testing and feedback from experienced anglers, ensuring they perform exactly as required under competitive conditions.
Middy’s continued commitment to advancing match fishing makes them a natural partner for events such as Fish North. Their support helps showcase the very best of the sport while reinforcing their position as a brand trusted by serious anglers across the UK.
At Forest Lane, our small dedicated team possess over 15 years of experience, conducting a variety of jobs within the construction sector.
Our group consists of Building, Plumbing & Electrical Services.
Covering the Easingwold and York areas, we can supply a fully comprehensive range of services for each sector. With 24-hour callout across the board, if you are looking for a full house build, electrical installs or bathroom fits, our group can provide them all.
Contact us on 01904 373023 for further details.