Welcome to our completed 2009 European Gallery Section.
GALLERIES of Sunday's match:
NOTE: The Galleries from Sunday, unlike Saturday's, have been broken down into sections. There are also a limited amount of them, as we included many in The Day of Reckoning article. Even so, there are still nearly 60 photos to view here:
Sections A & B
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Hungary's Szilard Magyar bends into an early 'bonus' before having to switch to small fish!
Hungary's Szilard Magyar bends into an early 'bonus' before having to switch to small fish!
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One of Russia's bright stars in the making, Yuriy Siptsov prepares to net a good fish in A section.
One of Russia's bright stars in the making, Yuriy Siptsov prepares to net a good fish in A section.
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Yuriy went on to register an excellent 2pts in his section which gave him an overall 4pts for the tournament.
Yuriy went on to register an excellent 2pts in his section which gave him an overall 4pts for the tournament.
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Always a solid performer for Portugal, Jose Calado had a good champs, finishing with 6pts. He will be looking forward to next years Euros in his home country... will we see you on the podium Jose???
Always a solid performer for Portugal, Jose Calado had a good champs, finishing with 6pts. He will be looking forward to next years Euros in his home country... will we see you on the podium Jose???
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Yet another solid Russian performer, Ilya Yakushin plays a quality fish under watchful eyes! Ilya finished 3rd in his section to post a final 4pts and helped his team keep their day one 6th place intact.
Yet another solid Russian performer, Ilya Yakushin plays a quality fish under watchful eyes! Ilya finished 3rd in his section to post a final 4pts and helped his team keep their day one 6th place intact.
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Frances' Jean Desque looks to have this quality fish nearly to the net, but it couldn't help him improve on a 9th place in section B.
Frances' Jean Desque looks to have this quality fish nearly to the net, but it couldn't help him improve on a 9th place in section B.
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Jean now prepares to feed again while waiting for his 'lolly' to disappear.
Jean now prepares to feed again while waiting for his 'lolly' to disappear.
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As the old (English) saying goes... "everything comes to he who waits"! Jean bends into a better fish than before. Regrettably, he didn't have enough of them.
As the old (English) saying goes... "everything comes to he who waits"! Jean bends into a better fish than before. Regrettably, he didn't have enough of them.
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Germany's Harald Windel stands up to swing in a slightly bigger 'small' fish as his fine elastic stretches beyond reach!
Germany's Harald Windel stands up to swing in a slightly bigger 'small' fish as his fine elastic stretches beyond reach!
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Switzerland's Andrea Pasini was his country's best performer on day two and also joint top scorer over the two days of competition.
Switzerland's Andrea Pasini was his country's best performer on day two and also joint top scorer over the two days of competition.
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Italian star Gabba Ferruccio, looks across at his near rival, Will Raison, while bringing in a small nase. Ferruccio lost ground to the current World Champion in the last hour and finished 2pts behind him.
Italian star Gabba Ferruccio, looks across at his near rival, Will Raison, while bringing in a small nase. Ferruccio lost ground to the current World Champion in the last hour and finished 2pts behind him.
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Will Raison swings in another nobhead to forge clear of Ferruccio next door.
Will Raison swings in another nobhead to forge clear of Ferruccio next door.
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A good net fish seals William's 2nd in section and helps England to victory on day two and a bronze team medal.
A good net fish seals William's 2nd in section and helps England to victory on day two and a bronze team medal.
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Welshman Nigel Evans brings in a good fish in B19 to snatch a fourth place by 20 grams from Sweden's Tommy Lindblom.
Welshman Nigel Evans brings in a good fish in B19 to snatch a fourth place by 20 grams from Sweden's Tommy Lindblom.
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Belgian star Eric Di Venti waits patienty for the scales, not really sure whether he's beaten England's Will Raison for the section!
Belgian star Eric Di Venti waits patienty for the scales, not really sure whether he's beaten England's Will Raison for the section!
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Eric checks his weight and finds very soon that he's pipped the World Champ for the section by just 100 grams!
Eric checks his weight and finds very soon that he's pipped the World Champ for the section by just 100 grams!
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Sections C & D
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One of Hungary's THREE day one section winners, Tibor Ambrus, starting to catch in C section.
One of Hungary's THREE day one section winners, Tibor Ambrus, starting to catch in C section.
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Tibor uses the distinctive 'foot' method of landing fish.
Tibor uses the distinctive 'foot' method of landing fish.
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Another small nase is swung in by Tibor on his way to a section 4th weight of 5.120kgs.
Another small nase is swung in by Tibor on his way to a section 4th weight of 5.120kgs.
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Gianluigi Sorti, finished well clear in his part of section C with a superb 7.480kgs to help his side maintain a top five finish.
Gianluigi Sorti, finished well clear in his part of section C with a superb 7.480kgs to help his side maintain a top five finish.
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Wales' Andrew Johnstone looks to be 'flying'... quite literally, judging by his groundbait bowls!!!
Wales' Andrew Johnstone looks to be 'flying'... quite literally, judging by his groundbait bowls!!!
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Denmark's Mark Holmboe concentrates hard in section C, because he's fishing against Sweden's Mikael Tone for Nordic pride. Unfortunately he could only finish behind his Swedish neighbour!
Denmark's Mark Holmboe concentrates hard in section C, because he's fishing against Sweden's Mikael Tone for Nordic pride. Unfortunately he could only finish behind his Swedish neighbour!
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FYR of Macedonia's Marjan Ristic, nets a good fish to go on and claim a 6th in C section. Marjan was by far the best of his countrymen, scoring a total of 14.5pts.
FYR of Macedonia's Marjan Ristic, nets a good fish to go on and claim a 6th in C section. Marjan was by far the best of his countrymen, scoring a total of 14.5pts.
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Sweden's Mikael Tono also got his head down to concentrate in the last half of the match. He need n0t have worried too much. He would beat his Scandinavian rival by a clear 2kgs and secure Sweden's Viking honour!
Sweden's Mikael Tono also got his head down to concentrate in the last half of the match. He need n0t have worried too much. He would beat his Scandinavian rival by a clear 2kgs and secure Sweden's Viking honour!
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A late fish for Mikael as he secures a well-deserved second place behind Italy's runaway section winner Gianluigi Sorti.
A late fish for Mikael as he secures a well-deserved second place behind Italy's runaway section winner Gianluigi Sorti.
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Having recovered from his gruelling hour plus marathon with the monster carp, the Czech Republic's Jan Heidenreich feeds for another one, which he didn't really need as his final 7.560kgs took the section... consisting of mainly... CARP!
Having recovered from his gruelling hour plus marathon with the monster carp, the Czech Republic's Jan Heidenreich feeds for another one, which he didn't really need as his final 7.560kgs took the section... consisting of mainly... CARP!
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Jerome Vasseur was one of Frances' stars on day two. He helped pull his side back from a miserable 16th place to a more respectible 7th position.
Jerome Vasseur was one of Frances' stars on day two. He helped pull his side back from a miserable 16th place to a more respectible 7th position.
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England's Darren Cox balls-in at the start of day two. The final weigh statistics show that his section was really tight. Apart from the Czech's big carp, all the rest in the section were either just over 2 kilos above or below his final weight of 4.260kgs!
England's Darren Cox balls-in at the start of day two. The final weigh statistics show that his section was really tight. Apart from the Czech's big carp, all the rest in the section were either just over 2 kilos above or below his final weight of 4.260kgs!
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Hungarian Peter Milkovics eases a good fish towards the waiting net. Peter found day two somewhat harder than his day one section win and could only finish 4th in D section.
Hungarian Peter Milkovics eases a good fish towards the waiting net. Peter found day two somewhat harder than his day one section win and could only finish 4th in D section.
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The fish is safely netted and Peter earns four valuable points for his side to help keep them in the gold medal place!
The fish is safely netted and Peter earns four valuable points for his side to help keep them in the gold medal place!
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Peter Schuhrer swings in a small nase in the 'bottomless' D section. Peter managed 4th in his section but it was not enough to help Germany improve much on their lack-lustre day one performance... which must have been disappointing for them.
Peter Schuhrer swings in a small nase in the 'bottomless' D section. Peter managed 4th in his section but it was not enough to help Germany improve much on their lack-lustre day one performance... which must have been disappointing for them.
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Not something we normally associate Serbia's Goran Radovic with... fishing for 'tiddlers'. No barbel over the two days put the Serb star and his team at a disadvantage, as the river switched to a small fish attack!
Not something we normally associate Serbia's Goran Radovic with... fishing for 'tiddlers'. No barbel over the two days put the Serb star and his team at a disadvantage, as the river switched to a small fish attack!
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Luxembourg's Rene Stronck fished a 'blinder' over the two days and found the strong finishing Dutchman, Stefan Altena, taking his section, otherwise he would have been the new Euro Champ!
Luxembourg's Rene Stronck fished a 'blinder' over the two days and found the strong finishing Dutchman, Stefan Altena, taking his section, otherwise he would have been the new Euro Champ!
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Holland's young star, Stefan Altena, must be a welcome bonus for team manger Jan Van Schendel with the World Champs coming up in Almere this September. Stefan's two day score of 4pts highlights the young Dutchman's international future.
Holland's young star, Stefan Altena, must be a welcome bonus for team manger Jan Van Schendel with the World Champs coming up in Almere this September. Stefan's two day score of 4pts highlights the young Dutchman's international future.
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Section E
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The starting hooter's gone and Denmark's Rikard Jensen is first away in E section with this net fish.
The starting hooter's gone and Denmark's Rikard Jensen is first away in E section with this net fish.
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England's Steve Gardener is next to capture. Steve then went through a sticky patch by bumping and dropping the odd fish off.
England's Steve Gardener is next to capture. Steve then went through a sticky patch by bumping and dropping the odd fish off.
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A better fish comes to the net as Steve recovers and starts to build a (narrow) section winning weight of 6.460kgs.
A better fish comes to the net as Steve recovers and starts to build a (narrow) section winning weight of 6.460kgs.
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Switzerland's Franco Guercio also has a good fish as he begins to compile a creditable 5.270kgs.
Switzerland's Franco Guercio also has a good fish as he begins to compile a creditable 5.270kgs.
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Germany's Gunter Horler is one man capable of catching well in these situations. He would experience a peg-by-peg battle with his Dutch neighbour for the whole match.
Germany's Gunter Horler is one man capable of catching well in these situations. He would experience a peg-by-peg battle with his Dutch neighbour for the whole match.
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It's fair to say that the FYR of Macedonia's Ivanco Bogoevski suffered from a distinct lack of equipment during these Champs'. It is therefore to his great credit that he overcame such disadvantages and produced an excellent display to finish with 4.930kgs in such a 'hot' section!
It's fair to say that the FYR of Macedonia's Ivanco Bogoevski suffered from a distinct lack of equipment during these Champs'. It is therefore to his great credit that he overcame such disadvantages and produced an excellent display to finish with 4.930kgs in such a 'hot' section!
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Jacopo Falsini is one of Italy's main men. After a good day one, Jacopo sets about building a better day two score...
Jacopo Falsini is one of Italy's main men. After a good day one, Jacopo sets about building a better day two score...
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... however Jacopo looks to have a problem with his top after netting a good fish.
... however Jacopo looks to have a problem with his top after netting a good fish.
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He starts to look for another one while his neighbour Ivanco Bogoevski plays a fish.
He starts to look for another one while his neighbour Ivanco Bogoevski plays a fish.
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Having found a new top he checks it out...
Having found a new top he checks it out...
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... while his coach comes down to see what's the matter. Ivanco safely nets his fish in the meantime. Whether this two minute delay caused a loss of position we shall never know, but Holland's Arjan Klop finished with 60 grams more than Jacopo at the end!
... while his coach comes down to see what's the matter. Ivanco safely nets his fish in the meantime. Whether this two minute delay caused a loss of position we shall never know, but Holland's Arjan Klop finished with 60 grams more than Jacopo at the end!
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Gunter Horler keeps picking up decent fish on E18!
Gunter Horler keeps picking up decent fish on E18!
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Franco Guercio also has one on!
Franco Guercio also has one on!
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And is eventually netted. Franco's disappointing tournament reflect that of his team, who finished in a poor 23rd. They would nevertheless have been pleased to beat their neighbours, Austria, by some 15pts!
And is eventually netted. Franco's disappointing tournament reflect that of his team, who finished in a poor 23rd. They would nevertheless have been pleased to beat their neighbours, Austria, by some 15pts!
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Steve Gardener keeps fish coming throughout the day to build-up a winning weight.
Steve Gardener keeps fish coming throughout the day to build-up a winning weight.
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Gunter Horler's distinctive reach when netting a fish with that incredibly long landing net... surely he could spare a section of it for Ivanco!!!
Gunter Horler's distinctive reach when netting a fish with that incredibly long landing net... surely he could spare a section of it for Ivanco!!!
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A good 'nobhead' for Gunter but it would be a close finish between himself and Arjan...
A good 'nobhead' for Gunter but it would be a close finish between himself and Arjan...
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... he might need another one at least!
... he might need another one at least!
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Steve Gardener goes to 13 metres in the last hour as his small fish are drying up. England would not fall victim to this big fish line today!
Steve Gardener goes to 13 metres in the last hour as his small fish are drying up. England would not fall victim to this big fish line today!
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Coach Steve Sanders sits close-by as Stevie 'G' feeds 13m.
Coach Steve Sanders sits close-by as Stevie 'G' feeds 13m.
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A good throwing style is needed when feeding by hand at 13m... a little like throwing a dart, it needs a good follow through!
A good throwing style is needed when feeding by hand at 13m... a little like throwing a dart, it needs a good follow through!
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Steve gets due reward from 13m by hitting what turns out to be a 1lb+ (500gr) carassio in the dying minutes.
Steve gets due reward from 13m by hitting what turns out to be a 1lb+ (500gr) carassio in the dying minutes.
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... and Finally
GALLERIES of Saturday's match:
NOTE: We have placed some countries with other because of we have limited photos available of them, but each Gallery is clearly marked with the countries included. These Galleries do not follow any alphabetical order.
Wales
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Welsh star Lee Edwards nets a bonus nase in A section.
Welsh star Lee Edwards nets a bonus nase in A section.
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Lee brings up his net, after a wet end to the match, which went 3.950kg for a 3rd in section.
Lee brings up his net, after a wet end to the match, which went 3.950kg for a 3rd in section.
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Andy Amos nets a decent fish in E section to keep pace with England's Steve Gardener two pegs away. Andy fell away in the final stages but still managed a respectable 6.460kg for a 7th in what was a high scoring section.
Andy Amos nets a decent fish in E section to keep pace with England's Steve Gardener two pegs away. Andy fell away in the final stages but still managed a respectable 6.460kg for a 7th in what was a high scoring section.
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Andy tips his net into the scales net while Steve Gardener looks on.
Andy tips his net into the scales net while Steve Gardener looks on.
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Andy worked hard for this 6.460kgs, which would have been good enough to win other sections on the river!
Andy worked hard for this 6.460kgs, which would have been good enough to win other sections on the river!
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Nigel Evans sets up his 'Torpedo' rig ready for the off on Saturday... I hope he's going to check the depth first, he may find it's a bit deeper than that!!!
Nigel Evans sets up his 'Torpedo' rig ready for the off on Saturday... I hope he's going to check the depth first, he may find it's a bit deeper than that!!!
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Andy Johnstone has his 'fairy-godfather' watching over him (team manger Eric) in D section!
Andy Johnstone has his 'fairy-godfather' watching over him (team manger Eric) in D section!
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Like many in D section, Andy found cupping out was not easy sitting down because of the high bank behind.
Like many in D section, Andy found cupping out was not easy sitting down because of the high bank behind.
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Andy nets a good nobhead in7 metres of water and finishes the day down in 11th place with just 1.450kgs. He recovered the following day with 3.510kg to earn a 4th in section C.
Andy nets a good nobhead in7 metres of water and finishes the day down in 11th place with just 1.450kgs. He recovered the following day with 3.510kg to earn a 4th in section C.
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Russia and Serbia
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Russia's Ilya Yakushin was in touch with a gold medal after his day one section win.
Russia's Ilya Yakushin was in touch with a gold medal after his day one section win.
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Evgeniy Sereda had a poor tournament for Russia, in comparison to some of his team mates. His day one score of 6pts grow worse on day two with a 9th in C section again, this time off C25.
Evgeniy Sereda had a poor tournament for Russia, in comparison to some of his team mates. His day one score of 6pts grow worse on day two with a 9th in C section again, this time off C25.
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Russia's Sergey Fedorov actually turned round a poor first day into a 3rd in section for day two. His team did fish consistently for a 6th place over the two days, but the reigning European Champions would soon be losing their crown to the dominant Hungerians!
Russia's Sergey Fedorov actually turned round a poor first day into a 3rd in section for day two. His team did fish consistently for a 6th place over the two days, but the reigning European Champions would soon be losing their crown to the dominant Hungerians!
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Serbian star Goran Radovic dips the net under a good nase on his way to a 6th in section A.
Serbian star Goran Radovic dips the net under a good nase on his way to a 6th in section A.
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Goran had a bad day by his standards, likewise his teams performance, which over the two days did them no justice. Many rated them for a higher position and I'm sure they will bounce back soon, but perhaps not in Holland though!
Goran had a bad day by his standards, likewise his teams performance, which over the two days did them no justice. Many rated them for a higher position and I'm sure they will bounce back soon, but perhaps not in Holland though!
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As always, Goran is keen to display his catch, unfortunately it was not one of his favourite barbel!
As always, Goran is keen to display his catch, unfortunately it was not one of his favourite barbel!
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Not sure why Serbian angler, (and a MA Plus member) set up a bolognese... the word was that the water was too coloured for it to work.
Not sure why Serbian angler, (and a MA Plus member) set up a bolognese... the word was that the water was too coloured for it to work.
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That's better Predrag, fish short and feed a ball a chuck was the main method for many of the higher placed teams, including England.
That's better Predrag, fish short and feed a ball a chuck was the main method for many of the higher placed teams, including England.
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Predrag lifts a bonus fish in to help him to a 7th in section C with 3.9kgs. He would improve on day two to take 4pts in section E.
Predrag lifts a bonus fish in to help him to a 7th in section C with 3.9kgs. He would improve on day two to take 4pts in section E.
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Another good fish is hooked for Predrag.
Another good fish is hooked for Predrag.
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A bonus nase, the dominant species of the River Sava.
A bonus nase, the dominant species of the River Sava.
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Vladimir Danilovic pots out some maggot as he set about trying to catch the rivers bigger species. This I believe was the team plan but the Sava's changing colour meant that the darker it became, the more the smaller fish would feed which does not play to Serbia's strengths.
Vladimir Danilovic pots out some maggot as he set about trying to catch the rivers bigger species. This I believe was the team plan but the Sava's changing colour meant that the darker it became, the more the smaller fish would feed which does not play to Serbia's strengths.
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Vladimir's catch is tipped into the weigh net and registers 6.290kgs. In any other section, that would have secured him 1 or 2pts. Unfortunately for Vladimir, E section was the best on all the river and you needed over 7kgs to get good points!
Vladimir's catch is tipped into the weigh net and registers 6.290kgs. In any other section, that would have secured him 1 or 2pts. Unfortunately for Vladimir, E section was the best on all the river and you needed over 7kgs to get good points!
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England 1
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Steve Hemingray starts off well on C3 with plenty of small fish coming to double bloodworm.
Steve Hemingray starts off well on C3 with plenty of small fish coming to double bloodworm.
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Steve now 'latches' onto something decent.
Steve now 'latches' onto something decent.
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It's one of the Sava's quality vimba's.
It's one of the Sava's quality vimba's.
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As usual the rain comes down near packing-up time. Steve Hemingray looks round thinking... "all this rain is making me homesick"!!!
As usual the rain comes down near packing-up time. Steve Hemingray looks round thinking... "all this rain is making me homesick"!!!
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Steve waits patiently while the stewards 'zero' the digital scales.
Steve waits patiently while the stewards 'zero' the digital scales.
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A nice days work. Over 6 kilos of prime roach and 'nobheads', plus the odd small barbel for a relatively comfortable section win.
A nice days work. Over 6 kilos of prime roach and 'nobheads', plus the odd small barbel for a relatively comfortable section win.
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Like Steve, Sean has started well on D5. He would have a neck-an-neck battle with next door neighbour Tamas, all through the match!
Like Steve, Sean has started well on D5. He would have a neck-an-neck battle with next door neighbour Tamas, all through the match!
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Sean swings in another small fish to keep pace with Tamas next door.
Sean swings in another small fish to keep pace with Tamas next door.
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Steve Gardener hooks a better vimba up on E section.
Steve Gardener hooks a better vimba up on E section.
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Steve is also picking up plenty of weight-building roach and vimba while the Ukranian, Sergiy Veremeychuk, hits a quality fish next peg at full distance.
Steve is also picking up plenty of weight-building roach and vimba while the Ukranian, Sergiy Veremeychuk, hits a quality fish next peg at full distance.
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Steve's weight of 7.810kg is held aloft for all weigh-followers to see and it ties with Portugal's Ricardo Sousa on E16. Both anglers get 4.5pts.
Steve's weight of 7.810kg is held aloft for all weigh-followers to see and it ties with Portugal's Ricardo Sousa on E16. Both anglers get 4.5pts.
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Plenty of smaller species for Steve but unfortunately no really big bonus ones like others in his section.
Plenty of smaller species for Steve but unfortunately no really big bonus ones like others in his section.
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England 2
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Where ever England's 5x World Champion is, there's sure to be an audience behind him.
Where ever England's 5x World Champion is, there's sure to be an audience behind him.
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FIPSed official and Wales' team manager, Eric Humphries, checks C section, including Englands Steve Hemingray.
FIPSed official and Wales' team manager, Eric Humphries, checks C section, including Englands Steve Hemingray.
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Englands first day runner Darren Cox keeps an eye on fellow member Sean Ashby in D section, set against a stunning Slovenian bakground.
Englands first day runner Darren Cox keeps an eye on fellow member Sean Ashby in D section, set against a stunning Slovenian bakground.
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Sean's bait is inspected by the world and his fellow angler!
Sean's bait is inspected by the world and his fellow angler!
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Both of England's management make final inspections of their troops prior to the 'off' on Saturday.
Both of England's management make final inspections of their troops prior to the 'off' on Saturday.
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Sean's off and running on D5.
Sean's off and running on D5.
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Will Raison is struggling in section A, but still manages to pick up the odd fish. Unfortunately Will suffered like some of the team when it came to catching bigger fish.
Will Raison is struggling in section A, but still manages to pick up the odd fish. Unfortunately Will suffered like some of the team when it came to catching bigger fish.
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Will is caught out in the rain in A section towards the end of the match but managed to latch onto a better bonus fish. There are not many minutes left and Will is a master at getting them in sharpish!
Will is caught out in the rain in A section towards the end of the match but managed to latch onto a better bonus fish. There are not many minutes left and Will is a master at getting them in sharpish!
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Told You So!
Told You So!
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The moment of truth was not very palatable for Englands current World Champion. The expectation he sets himself, like the rest of the team, is alway high.
The moment of truth was not very palatable for Englands current World Champion. The expectation he sets himself, like the rest of the team, is alway high.
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Hungary, Latvia, Portugal and Ukraine
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Tamas will no doubt sprout wings and get a flying start! (judging by the drink in his hand!)
Tamas will no doubt sprout wings and get a flying start! (judging by the drink in his hand!)
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Not flying at the moment, but the double world champion will push England's Sean Ashby all the way. Maybe that drink did do some good!
Not flying at the moment, but the double world champion will push England's Sean Ashby all the way. Maybe that drink did do some good!
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Hungarian Tibor Ambrus becomes one of his teams hero's after the first day. Unfortunately the team plan didn't work for both days and he finished fourth in section C on day two, for an overall championship 5pts.
Hungarian Tibor Ambrus becomes one of his teams hero's after the first day. Unfortunately the team plan didn't work for both days and he finished fourth in section C on day two, for an overall championship 5pts.
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Hungarian master Szilard Magyar (sorry if I've got his name round the wrong way in some areas) nets a quality fish to spearhead his teams remarkable day one result.
Hungarian master Szilard Magyar (sorry if I've got his name round the wrong way in some areas) nets a quality fish to spearhead his teams remarkable day one result.
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Szilard hits another fish. This time it's even bigger, as the following picture shows!
Szilard hits another fish. This time it's even bigger, as the following picture shows!
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Nice one Szilard... one of the best barbel taken during the two days. Look at the quality fish in Szilard's net... and all on multiple maggots!
Nice one Szilard... one of the best barbel taken during the two days. Look at the quality fish in Szilard's net... and all on multiple maggots!
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Another bright star for Hungary on day one, Peter Milkovics, with a narrow win in section A from Russia's Yuriy Siptsov. Just 70 grams separated them.
Another bright star for Hungary on day one, Peter Milkovics, with a narrow win in section A from Russia's Yuriy Siptsov. Just 70 grams separated them.
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Latvia's star performer Rita Verza Grabovska prepares for the off in C section. She eventually finishes 4th in section and later goes on to pick up another 7pts on Sunday from section A.
Latvia's star performer Rita Verza Grabovska prepares for the off in C section. She eventually finishes 4th in section and later goes on to pick up another 7pts on Sunday from section A.
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Latvia's Normunds Grabovskis is always a solid performer for his country, ever since he took an individual silver medal during the 2007 WC in Hungary. Unfortunately, this was not one of those occasions and he finished the championships down in 102nd place.
Latvia's Normunds Grabovskis is always a solid performer for his country, ever since he took an individual silver medal during the 2007 WC in Hungary. Unfortunately, this was not one of those occasions and he finished the championships down in 102nd place.
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Portugal's next best performer behind their star player, Jose Calado, was Ricardo Sousas on E16. His big fish approach saw him draw level on weight with England's Steve Gardener, no mean achievement by anyones standard.
Portugal's next best performer behind their star player, Jose Calado, was Ricardo Sousas on E16. His big fish approach saw him draw level on weight with England's Steve Gardener, no mean achievement by anyones standard.
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Here, Ukraine's Sergiy Veremeychuk brings a quality fish towards the waiting net.
Here, Ukraine's Sergiy Veremeychuk brings a quality fish towards the waiting net.
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Sergiy was next peg to Steve Gardener and would no doubt have dearly wished to beat the England star. This decent nobhead nearly achieved that wish!
Sergiy was next peg to Steve Gardener and would no doubt have dearly wished to beat the England star. This decent nobhead nearly achieved that wish!
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Italy
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Jacopo Falsini nets a good fish early on to power towards a high section finish.
Jacopo Falsini nets a good fish early on to power towards a high section finish.
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Another good fish for Jacopo. This time he needs to get some leverage on it!
Another good fish for Jacopo. This time he needs to get some leverage on it!
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This looks to be an even better fish for the Italian star!
This looks to be an even better fish for the Italian star!
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It certainly is giving him trouble. Our sources tell us that he lost the monster shortly after this shot was taken, so we are unable to bring you more!
It certainly is giving him trouble. Our sources tell us that he lost the monster shortly after this shot was taken, so we are unable to bring you more!
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It looks as though Jacopo is back to the small fish approach again. Italy were another team who's small fish tactics worked well. They finished day one, half a point in front of England, but lost their way slightly on day two.
It looks as though Jacopo is back to the small fish approach again. Italy were another team who's small fish tactics worked well. They finished day one, half a point in front of England, but lost their way slightly on day two.
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Jacopo swings in again, as he picks up the pace and eventually finishes second in section with 5.650kgs.
Jacopo swings in again, as he picks up the pace and eventually finishes second in section with 5.650kgs.
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England's Darren Cox eye-balls Italy's Umberto Ballabeni during pre-baiting on day one. To his right is Tamas Walter and team mate Sean Ashby. Although Tamas and Sean had only grams separating them, Umberto dropped off the pace and was a clear kilo behind Sean at the end.
England's Darren Cox eye-balls Italy's Umberto Ballabeni during pre-baiting on day one. To his right is Tamas Walter and team mate Sean Ashby. Although Tamas and Sean had only grams separating them, Umberto dropped off the pace and was a clear kilo behind Sean at the end.
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Italian Gianluigi Sorti prepares for the 'off' in what looks to be another rubbish peg!
Italian Gianluigi Sorti prepares for the 'off' in what looks to be another rubbish peg!
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Gianluigi obviously expects rain at some point in the match and has a reserve brolly close by in case his main one falls over!
Gianluigi obviously expects rain at some point in the match and has a reserve brolly close by in case his main one falls over!
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Gianluigi Sorti sets his float in C5.
Gianluigi Sorti sets his float in C5.
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Gianluigi was only two pegs away from England's section winning Steve Hemingray and would have taken full advantage had Steve suffered any poor form.
Gianluigi was only two pegs away from England's section winning Steve Hemingray and would have taken full advantage had Steve suffered any poor form.
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A good net fish for the Italian star, which would ultimately help him secure 2 section points.
A good net fish for the Italian star, which would ultimately help him secure 2 section points.
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Italy's star player kept the fish coming and ended with 5.360kgs for a second in section.
Italy's star player kept the fish coming and ended with 5.360kgs for a second in section.
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A final net fish for Gianluigi which proved the peg was not that rubbish after all!
A final net fish for Gianluigi which proved the peg was not that rubbish after all!
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It looks good for Italy's Gianluigi as his catch is emptied into the weigh net.
It looks good for Italy's Gianluigi as his catch is emptied into the weigh net.
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Eric Humphries conducts Umberto's bait check midst a sea of blue and a couple of 'godfathers' looking on!
Eric Humphries conducts Umberto's bait check midst a sea of blue and a couple of 'godfathers' looking on!
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Section D was a difficult section, not least because of the extreme depths, but also due to the steep banks which some of the competitors had to fish against, making cupping out a little difficult if you were sitting down!
Section D was a difficult section, not least because of the extreme depths, but also due to the steep banks which some of the competitors had to fish against, making cupping out a little difficult if you were sitting down!
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Umberto waits patiently for a bite in around 7-8 metres of water.
Umberto waits patiently for a bite in around 7-8 metres of water.
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Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland and Sweden
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Austrian Ralf Weber nets on B2 but it didn't help him too keep away from the bottom of the section.
Austrian Ralf Weber nets on B2 but it didn't help him too keep away from the bottom of the section.
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Daniel Bernscherer prepares for the start of day one on C8.
Daniel Bernscherer prepares for the start of day one on C8.
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Daniel, in comparison to other teams, had limited resources and the best he could do one day one would not get any better on Sunday!
Daniel, in comparison to other teams, had limited resources and the best he could do one day one would not get any better on Sunday!
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Towards the end the rain came down, but Daniel manages to net a fish despite being soaked.
Towards the end the rain came down, but Daniel manages to net a fish despite being soaked.
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Helmut Malik on D14 was Austria's best performer in what proved a disappointing championship for the team, surprising when you consider how close they are to the venue.
Helmut Malik on D14 was Austria's best performer in what proved a disappointing championship for the team, surprising when you consider how close they are to the venue.
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Czech Republic's Jan Heidenreich on B4 waits patiently. His reward will come next day.
Czech Republic's Jan Heidenreich on B4 waits patiently. His reward will come next day.
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Czech star Josef Konopasek took D section with 5.290kg, courtesy of this 1kg+ barbel.
Czech star Josef Konopasek took D section with 5.290kg, courtesy of this 1kg+ barbel.
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Denmark's Rikard Jensen obviously knows there's some rain on the way so makes sure he's well covered up on B25!
Denmark's Rikard Jensen obviously knows there's some rain on the way so makes sure he's well covered up on B25!
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Ole Haugnes weighs in on A14 and secures 6 valuable points for his Danish team. There was some Viking competitiveness creeping in during the tournament on who would be the best team in Scandinavia!
Ole Haugnes weighs in on A14 and secures 6 valuable points for his Danish team. There was some Viking competitiveness creeping in during the tournament on who would be the best team in Scandinavia!
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Finland's Lasse Laukkarien did everything possible to keep his team in contention for the best of the Scania's with 5.5pts from C27.
Finland's Lasse Laukkarien did everything possible to keep his team in contention for the best of the Scania's with 5.5pts from C27.
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Sweden's Thomas Soderlund gets ready for the off in C section, the same as Finland's Lasse, but unfortunately he could'nt get past him.
Sweden's Thomas Soderlund gets ready for the off in C section, the same as Finland's Lasse, but unfortunately he could'nt get past him.
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Thomas is a MA Plus member and I promised I'd put his picture in... hope he catches a fish for the camera on Sunday! Current score on Saturday in the 'Battle of the Vikings' is (in reverse order) Sweden 62, Finland 52.5, Denmark 52. Watch out for Sunday's result, but don't put any money on Denmark!
Thomas is a MA Plus member and I promised I'd put his picture in... hope he catches a fish for the camera on Sunday! Current score on Saturday in the 'Battle of the Vikings' is (in reverse order) Sweden 62, Finland 52.5, Denmark 52. Watch out for Sunday's result, but don't put any money on Denmark!
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Belgium
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Belgian star Guido Nullens and a former champion, gets ready for the off on day one.
Belgian star Guido Nullens and a former champion, gets ready for the off on day one.
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Guido's quickly into his stride by netting this small vimba.
Guido's quickly into his stride by netting this small vimba.
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Guido's got a good fish on...
Guido's got a good fish on...
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...safely in the net, a bonus roach!
...safely in the net, a bonus roach!
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Guido waits for the scales to come knowing that he's done well in his section.
Guido waits for the scales to come knowing that he's done well in his section.
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Guido's trademark 'wellies' give him away as he empties his catch into the weigh net.
Guido's trademark 'wellies' give him away as he empties his catch into the weigh net.
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A successful day off B17 for Guido. 4.850kgs and 4pts for his team.
A successful day off B17 for Guido. 4.850kgs and 4pts for his team.
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Frans Schoubben's board after the first two hours show his progress in C section.
Frans Schoubben's board after the first two hours show his progress in C section.
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Frans concentrates on feeding short. The Belgians were more than a match for England when it came to speed fishing!
Frans concentrates on feeding short. The Belgians were more than a match for England when it came to speed fishing!
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Frans swings in another small roach on his way to a section 4th.
Frans swings in another small roach on his way to a section 4th.
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Stewards help tip Hans Slegers catch into the weigh net on E section.
Stewards help tip Hans Slegers catch into the weigh net on E section.
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The steward holds up Has' weight after he registers 8.160kgs and takes 2pts in the section.
The steward holds up Has' weight after he registers 8.160kgs and takes 2pts in the section.
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Hans Slegers, or as he is now known, 'End Peg Billy', produced this superb net of vimba, skimmers, roach and carassio for two points off the end peg in E section, which I'm sure pleased his manager Roland!
Hans Slegers, or as he is now known, 'End Peg Billy', produced this superb net of vimba, skimmers, roach and carassio for two points off the end peg in E section, which I'm sure pleased his manager Roland!
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San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia
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San Marino's Romano Valeriani waits patietly for the hooter to start the 2009 Euro Champs.
San Marino's Romano Valeriani waits patietly for the hooter to start the 2009 Euro Champs.
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San Marino's Sergio Scarponi starts his initial feeding hoping it will bring some fish. It doesn't and leaves him lying at the bottom of the section. His weight is used to balance out the other half of section C but as his weight is low it has no bearing on the other part and counts for 14th again!
San Marino's Sergio Scarponi starts his initial feeding hoping it will bring some fish. It doesn't and leaves him lying at the bottom of the section. His weight is used to balance out the other half of section C but as his weight is low it has no bearing on the other part and counts for 14th again!
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Slovakian Marian Rybnikar had a good first day, registering 4.5kgs for a 6th in section.
Slovakian Marian Rybnikar had a good first day, registering 4.5kgs for a 6th in section.
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Slovenian Jernej Ambrozic was his teams best performer on the first day from C21.
Slovenian Jernej Ambrozic was his teams best performer on the first day from C21.
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Jernej nets another good fish on his way to a well deserved section win. It placed him in an individual medal winning position but a poor day two left him with 12pts overall and pushed him down to 47th place overall.
Jernej nets another good fish on his way to a well deserved section win. It placed him in an individual medal winning position but a poor day two left him with 12pts overall and pushed him down to 47th place overall.
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Jernej's team mate Mitja Kmetec bends into a good fish in deep section D. He finished with 3.230kgs and a 4th in section. A 7th place on Sunday gave him an overall 11pts, the second best scorer in his team.
Jernej's team mate Mitja Kmetec bends into a good fish in deep section D. He finished with 3.230kgs and a 4th in section. A 7th place on Sunday gave him an overall 11pts, the second best scorer in his team.
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Petar Dimitrovski had loads of Slovenian support behind his peg in E section and he didn't disappoint them. He went on to take 8.040kgs for a superb 3pts in a section which included England's Steve Gardener and Italian Stefano Defendi! Not sure who the 'gatecrasher' is though!
Petar Dimitrovski had loads of Slovenian support behind his peg in E section and he didn't disappoint them. He went on to take 8.040kgs for a superb 3pts in a section which included England's Steve Gardener and Italian Stefano Defendi! Not sure who the 'gatecrasher' is though!
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The Swiss always look to be out of their depths in these competitions. The weekend proved no exception and their best angler, Franco Guercio , could only manage a 10th in section.
The Swiss always look to be out of their depths in these competitions. The weekend proved no exception and their best angler, Franco Guercio , could only manage a 10th in section.
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It might be worth mentioning that no England manager or runner would ever... ever, stand next to one of their anglers during the competition, it's called 'skylining' and can have a serious effect on an anglers ability to catch. Perhaps this is something the Swiss may take onboard for future events?
It might be worth mentioning that no England manager or runner would ever... ever, stand next to one of their anglers during the competition, it's called 'skylining' and can have a serious effect on an anglers ability to catch. Perhaps this is something the Swiss may take onboard for future events?
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Switzerland's Andrea Pasini is another who suffered from a spot of 'skylining'. Fortunately it was prior to the 'OFF' and may not have played any part in his final 12th in section!
Switzerland's Andrea Pasini is another who suffered from a spot of 'skylining'. Fortunately it was prior to the 'OFF' and may not have played any part in his final 12th in section!
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Switzerland's Ivan Junakovic nets a fish in D section, but could only managed 13th in section with 1.020kg.
Switzerland's Ivan Junakovic nets a fish in D section, but could only managed 13th in section with 1.020kg.
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This Gallery deals with the catch boards which are
placed behind every competing angler.
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Stanislaw Lis, 5th in section.
Stanislaw Lis, 5th in section.
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Ulrik Moller, 12th in section.
Ulrik Moller, 12th in section.
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Steve Hemingray, 1st in section.
Steve Hemingray, 1st in section.
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Zoltan Miskolsi, 10th in section.
Zoltan Miskolsi, 10th in section.
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Gianluigi Sorti, 2nd in section.
Gianluigi Sorti, 2nd in section.
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Frans Scoubben, 4th in section... apologise to Holland's Stefan Altena, we didn't get his board. He was 3rd in section from peg 13... obviously not that unlucky!
Frans Scoubben, 4th in section... apologise to Holland's Stefan Altena, we didn't get his board. He was 3rd in section from peg 13... obviously not that unlucky!
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Catch boards are extremely important and an integral part of international matches. They inform all teams as to how their competitors are doing. There are no secrets on the bank, within reason everyone knows what everyone is doing. What these first six boards in C section show is how the section is starting to 'pan-out'. What is most noticeable is the English, Italian and Belgian catch rates for the first hour, in particular the Belgian Frans Schoubben. His rate emphasised the speed at which Belgian anglers were catching small fish, something which impressed England manager Mark Downes. These three countries shared three out of the top four section places, with England's Steve Hemingray ultimately winning the battle for the section and setting himself up with a 'golden' opportunity on day two.
Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia and France
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Bosnia and Herzegovina's Andrija Zunic nets one of the Sava's many vimba to finish 8th in A section.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Andrija Zunic nets one of the Sava's many vimba to finish 8th in A section.
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Narmin Piknjac went one better than his team mate Andrija with a 7th in B section
Narmin Piknjac went one better than his team mate Andrija with a 7th in B section
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Narmin kept the fish coming and to his credit, finished in front of England's 5x World Champion Alan Scotthorne. That will no doubt remain in his memory for many years!
Narmin kept the fish coming and to his credit, finished in front of England's 5x World Champion Alan Scotthorne. That will no doubt remain in his memory for many years!
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Bosnia's Muris Djug and another MA Plus member nets this fish on C15 to post another 7pt credible score for his country.
Bosnia's Muris Djug and another MA Plus member nets this fish on C15 to post another 7pt credible score for his country.
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Ragib Pilav was another consistent points scorer for his country with a 2.960kg weight from D4. Unfortunately Bosnia and Herzegovina could only finish in 20th place. They did however improved by one place on Sunday.
Ragib Pilav was another consistent points scorer for his country with a 2.960kg weight from D4. Unfortunately Bosnia and Herzegovina could only finish in 20th place. They did however improved by one place on Sunday.
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Alija Filipovic empties his net into the weigh net, but could only manage 12pts in what was a very tough E section, containing such anglers as Szilard, Gardener, Slegers and Defendi.
Alija Filipovic empties his net into the weigh net, but could only manage 12pts in what was a very tough E section, containing such anglers as Szilard, Gardener, Slegers and Defendi.
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Croatian Kruno Lesic on D24 brings a good fish to the net to help him score a 3rd in section. His team had a good first day, finishing in 8th place, but slipped down the order to 14th after a poor last day.
Croatian Kruno Lesic on D24 brings a good fish to the net to help him score a 3rd in section. His team had a good first day, finishing in 8th place, but slipped down the order to 14th after a poor last day.
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Kruno's excellent 5.030kg net of vimba, roach and nase which gained him three valuable points for his team. Croatia's poor showing on the last day would have been a big diappointment to them after such a good first day's 8th place and unusual considering their undoubted knowledge of the river... it does run through their country as well!
Kruno's excellent 5.030kg net of vimba, roach and nase which gained him three valuable points for his team. Croatia's poor showing on the last day would have been a big diappointment to them after such a good first day's 8th place and unusual considering their undoubted knowledge of the river... it does run through their country as well!
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Frenchman Philippe Capoulade on B18, balls-in at the start of day one. Philippe got severely hammered on both sides to finish way down in 12th position in section. It added to Frances' poor first day when they could only finish in 16th place.
Frenchman Philippe Capoulade on B18, balls-in at the start of day one. Philippe got severely hammered on both sides to finish way down in 12th position in section. It added to Frances' poor first day when they could only finish in 16th place.
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Philippe Capoulade concentrates for a bit while all around him catch. Unlike England, France surprisingly did not replace their lowest points scorer for day two. Philippe showed his appreciation by repairing some of the damage with an excellent 3rd in section and help pull France up to a more respectible position on Sunday.
Philippe Capoulade concentrates for a bit while all around him catch. Unlike England, France surprisingly did not replace their lowest points scorer for day two. Philippe showed his appreciation by repairing some of the damage with an excellent 3rd in section and help pull France up to a more respectible position on Sunday.
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French officials, keeping an eye on their Louis Paul Lafont, look toward Portugal's Pedro Vilelas on C10 as he lands another fish.
French officials, keeping an eye on their Louis Paul Lafont, look toward Portugal's Pedro Vilelas on C10 as he lands another fish.
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Louis Paul Lafont swings in another small fish. The contest between France and Portugal finished very close, with Louis just beating Pedro for eigth place by just 10 grams!!!
Louis Paul Lafont swings in another small fish. The contest between France and Portugal finished very close, with Louis just beating Pedro for eigth place by just 10 grams!!!
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A better net fish this time for Louis Paul.
A better net fish this time for Louis Paul.
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It's a good roach which he sorely needed. Louis Paul improved his points total on day two to help France to a final 7th position overall.
It's a good roach which he sorely needed. Louis Paul improved his points total on day two to help France to a final 7th position overall.
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Stephane Linder was another of the French contingent who had a poor first day from D9. He showed true class to take his section on day two from Belgian star and former Euro Champ, Guido Nullens, by 90 grams.
Stephane Linder was another of the French contingent who had a poor first day from D9. He showed true class to take his section on day two from Belgian star and former Euro Champ, Guido Nullens, by 90 grams.
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Some General shots for your pleasure
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An interesting contest between these three I'd imagine (Umberto Ballabeni D7, Tamas Walter D6 and Sean Ashby D5).
An interesting contest between these three I'd imagine (Umberto Ballabeni D7, Tamas Walter D6 and Sean Ashby D5).
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THREE faces of French angling... Jackie Dupuis, President of the French Fishing Federation (as well as FIPSed Secretary General & Treasurer)... Nicolas Beroud, angling magazine guru/entrepreneur... Alain Dewimille, top French international with his running 'wellies' on! Could they combine and bring back France from a poor day one?
THREE faces of French angling... Jackie Dupuis, President of the French Fishing Federation (as well as FIPSed Secretary General & Treasurer)... Nicolas Beroud, angling magazine guru/entrepreneur... Alain Dewimille, top French international with his running 'wellies' on! Could they combine and bring back France from a poor day one?
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As always on MA.com, we like to include local scenery to give everyone a flavour of the places we are visiting. We've highlighted one particular view which you may find pleasing!
As always on MA.com, we like to include local scenery to give everyone a flavour of the places we are visiting. We've highlighted one particular view which you may find pleasing!
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Our highly-rated guide and friend Gido, helps one of the officials set up the scales for weighing in at the start of C section. (Gido's the one in 'wellies')
Our highly-rated guide and friend Gido, helps one of the officials set up the scales for weighing in at the start of C section. (Gido's the one in 'wellies')
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Gido gives a broad smile to Rob Hewison behind the camera... or maybe it's because he has seen the German competitor have a quick scratch!!!
Gido gives a broad smile to Rob Hewison behind the camera... or maybe it's because he has seen the German competitor have a quick scratch!!!
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Two of their countries finest... Guido Nullens and Alan Scotthorne.
Two of their countries finest... Guido Nullens and Alan Scotthorne.
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Tamas organises the gallery behind himself and Sean Ashby prior to the 'off'.
Tamas organises the gallery behind himself and Sean Ashby prior to the 'off'.
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Both Tamas and Sean were neck-and-neck throughout the whole day. In the end only 20 grams separated them!
Both Tamas and Sean were neck-and-neck throughout the whole day. In the end only 20 grams separated them!
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Tamas Walter and Sean Ashby in a fitting catchshot together. A great camaraderie and mutual respect exists between Hungary and England, as typified by these two!
Tamas Walter and Sean Ashby in a fitting catchshot together. A great camaraderie and mutual respect exists between Hungary and England, as typified by these two!
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Rain was the main concern during the championships. Here, Friday nights' downpour left the field looking more like a bog!
Rain was the main concern during the championships. Here, Friday nights' downpour left the field looking more like a bog!
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As always the weigh-in is followed with great anticipation by everyone wishing to see if their anglers have done well.
As always the weigh-in is followed with great anticipation by everyone wishing to see if their anglers have done well.
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5x World Champ Alan Scotthorne looks up at his mate Lee Kerry, no doubt thinking... why does it always ******* rain when you're packing up?
5x World Champ Alan Scotthorne looks up at his mate Lee Kerry, no doubt thinking... why does it always ******* rain when you're packing up?
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Germany, Holland and Luxembourg
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There were a few rubbish pegs on the venue... Germany's Rene Bredereck drew this one (B21)!
There were a few rubbish pegs on the venue... Germany's Rene Bredereck drew this one (B21)!
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Photographic proof that the 2008 European Champion can catch smaller fish! German star Gunter Horler sets about showing a clean pair of heals to the rest of Section A as he puts together a 5.950kg haul.
Photographic proof that the 2008 European Champion can catch smaller fish! German star Gunter Horler sets about showing a clean pair of heals to the rest of Section A as he puts together a 5.950kg haul.
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Germany's Burkhard Heil nets a quality fish from C9.
Germany's Burkhard Heil nets a quality fish from C9.
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Looks like a nase from here... he could have done with a few more to move him off the bottom of the section.
Looks like a nase from here... he could have done with a few more to move him off the bottom of the section.
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German Harald Winkel was fishing in the deep D section where depths ran to nearly NINE METRES!
German Harald Winkel was fishing in the deep D section where depths ran to nearly NINE METRES!
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Dutchman John Savelkoul really struggled in peg 4, A section. The best he could finish with was 11pts.
Dutchman John Savelkoul really struggled in peg 4, A section. The best he could finish with was 11pts.
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Dieter Freidereichs was perhaps Holland's best angler during practice... could he maintain that form during the competition?
Dieter Freidereichs was perhaps Holland's best angler during practice... could he maintain that form during the competition?
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Dietar starts well, netting this good barbel in peg B19.
Dietar starts well, netting this good barbel in peg B19.
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This 2.5kg barbel shot Dieter up the section and a well deserved 3 points... how would he fare on day two?
This 2.5kg barbel shot Dieter up the section and a well deserved 3 points... how would he fare on day two?
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Stefan Altena showed a cool approach to 'nick' third place in section C from Belgium's seasoned campaigner Frans Schoubben by just 20 grams.
Stefan Altena showed a cool approach to 'nick' third place in section C from Belgium's seasoned campaigner Frans Schoubben by just 20 grams.
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Stefan about to net another good fish on his way to weighing 4860kgs and securing 3pts for his Dutch team.
Stefan about to net another good fish on his way to weighing 4860kgs and securing 3pts for his Dutch team.
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Dutchman Jurgen Spierings on D21, with this 2.750kg net which was only worth 6pts in a section won with 7.360kgs
Dutchman Jurgen Spierings on D21, with this 2.750kg net which was only worth 6pts in a section won with 7.360kgs
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Luxembourg's Rene Stronck on D18, starts well in this deep section.
Luxembourg's Rene Stronck on D18, starts well in this deep section.
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Rene's flying after the first hour, can he keep it going?
Rene's flying after the first hour, can he keep it going?
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Another good fish comes to the net for Rene. It looks as though the section is going to Luxembourg.
Another good fish comes to the net for Rene. It looks as though the section is going to Luxembourg.
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The scales confirm Rene's section win... could Luxembourg be on course for their first European medal? They have never won anythings since the Europeans where formed in 1995!
The scales confirm Rene's section win... could Luxembourg be on course for their first European medal? They have never won anythings since the Europeans where formed in 1995!
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Claude Jacoby was another of Luxembourg's three good points scorers with a section third from C23. The team were having a good championships with a first day's 9th placing, just 9 points off second place Belgium on 19pts!
Claude Jacoby was another of Luxembourg's three good points scorers with a section third from C23. The team were having a good championships with a first day's 9th placing, just 9 points off second place Belgium on 19pts!
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