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Whats the craic'?

"Here to enjoy the fishing, some Irish craic' and pick up a few tips along the way"  Tengku Izzudin

Read how the first ever Asian angler all the way from Kuala Lumpur fished his way through the Lakelands and the World Pairs.

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The Opening Night

7/9/2014

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Opening night at the Standing Stone hotel. Was greeted at Ryan and Tony Kersley at the door, they made me feel welcomed, then was called over by the reigning pairs champs Cathal & Jacko for a chat. All the big names and legends whom I till now only saw in mags and online were there!

Everyone was very friendly and shared useful tips and wished me luck but I politely reminded them not to put any money on me
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Ryan & Tony Kersley and Dara Finnegan
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Cathal & Jacko - the one's to beat!
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In the 'Who's Tallest Competition' Polly was rather excited to meet me!
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Rotation 5 - Kevin & I would be close to home on the first day and draw in Ballinamore
After receiving a surprise goodie bag of tourist information, a new cap and two bags of Pro-Natural from Bait-Tech who provided for every angler, it was time to be serious. 
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Here I am with Colm Breheny, Lakelnds & Inland Waterways, Fiona Beeby the very first lady entrant to the Pairs and Bob Nudd 4 x World Champion.
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    Tengku Izzudin bin Tengku

    Better known as 'Guv' for short, lives and works in sunny Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with his lovely missus and 3 young boys (who are not unlike leather carps; smooth skinned, good fighters and ferocious eaters!). When he's not too busy working on underground power cable systems, he's seen pole fishing at his favourite fishery or chucking a lure for snakeheads in a remote location somewhere where his bosses can't get hold of him.
    At the time of the World Pairs, he is 28 years and err..126 months old. Been fishing since childhood days, he had a brief affair with fly fishing and beach casting while studying in Caterham before fully converting to the joys of coarse fishing after moving to Nottingham in the mid 90s. It was in Nottingham that he discovered his passion (and obsession) for match fishing with the Keyworth & District Angling Club and Nottingham Anglers Association.

    He has a regular column in a few local Malaysian angling mags called ' A Cup Of Tea With The Guv'nor' where he's been writing on and promoting coarse & match fishing since 2001. From his tireless efforts the number of Malaysia's pole anglers has surged by 300% and now they boast 4 pole anglers throughout the country.

    Apart from coaching some new and budding local coarse anglers, Guv works towards so that coarse fishing will be more accepted among Malaysian anglers and is helping to set up a Malaysian Feeder Fishing Team to compete in the World Championships.

    The Guv'nor is also active in river conservation and safeguarding Malaysia's native fish species and hopes that Crystal Palace FC will fare better in the Premiership this season.

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  • Sponsors
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  • Format
    • Pairs Prize Fund
    • The DAIWA Cup
    • BOOKING
    • How it works
    • Registration & Draw
    • Grand Presentation
    • Draw Locations
    • Bait Supplies
    • Competition Rules
    • Bio-Security
  • Gallery
    • 2019
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      • Lough Garadice, Co. Leitrim
      • Inish Fovar, Lough Erne
      • Haughtons Shore, Brackley & Bunerky
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  • News
    • Guv's Blog
    • Cathal Hughes
    • Match Fishing Features
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    • Day Five Friday
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      • Friday 12th September
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      • Tuesday 9th September
      • Monday 8th September
    • Final Results 2013 >
      • The 2013 Event
      • Thursday 12th September
      • Wednesday 11th September
      • Sunday 8th September - Pre-Match Open & Registration
      • Sat 7th September - Practice
      • Monday 9th September
      • 2013 Venues
    • Final Results 2012 >
      • DAIWA Cup Results
      • The Inaugural Match
      • How It Was Won!
      • Testimonials
      • 2012 Venues