Bait-Tech Young Angler – Sam Hughes

16 year old Sam Hughes from the Forrest of Dean has shown huge ability against formidable opponents topped his year off by winning the junior Fish O Mania. A win in that he doubled 2nd place weight and caught almost as much as the senior internationals who were also fishing that day. A skilled precise performance from a very talented lad

Sam Hughes


Biog

Age: 16

Lives: Royal Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire

Occupation: Apprentice carpenter

Team: Fox Match Tameside

Sponsor: Bait-Tech

Favourite methods: Worm and caster fishing on the pole, and method feeder fishing

Favourite Product: N-Tice meaty mix, Special ‘G’ Green

Biggest Match Weight: 164lb

Favourite Venues: White Acres, Larford Lakes

Top Tip: Never give up until the final whistle blows!!

Achieved in Angling

Fish-o-mania champion 2011
Preston Innovations White Acres Intermediate Festival 2012 – 2nd Overall
National team champions – 2011, 2x runners up 2009 & 2010
Garbolino club angler of the year finalist and 4th overall 2011
Evesham junior festival 3rd   2010
Drennan international White acres junior festival, runner up 2009 & 2011
Browning youth masters champion 2009