Just a few simple rules and guidelines to follow...

1. Fishing starts on the 1st January and finishes on 31st December.
2. Entrance fee is a mere £20 payable by January 31st and winner takes all. In the event of a tie then a one day nominated fish-in will take place. A trophy will be purchased from the entrance fees and presented to "The Ultimate Fisherman - 2004."
4. Exclusions - fish caught in garden ponds, fish tanks or rock pools do not qualify. Also in the interest of fairness fish caught overseas and in non UK waters do not also count. As a recognition of their lack in sporting value mini species from the sea do not count. Freshwater mini species such as minnows & sticlebacks do not count either.
3. All other fish count... Freshwater - from lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, PAAS waters, lochs, etc. All Saltwater & Gamefish too.
4. Boats and shore fishing are both allowed.
5. Proof of capture. Without mentioning any names, we all know about the fellow who only caught big tench when he was fishing on his own so proof of capture is a must. Fish must either be witnessed by a fellow competitor or ideally a picture taken of fish and angler, or identifying item of tackle, which can then be uploaded to the web site.

You're not to scared to enter then are you...? Surely you're not conceding defeat already...?

So... forget those dreams of Blue-Fin Tuna and Big Sharks, sort out your tackle, dig out that camera, get down Adlington canal and start catching those gudgeon... Errmmm...!!! top venue...!!! I'm giving away my tactics already... doh...!!!