John Harvey

My Story

John is a proud Welsh angler who has been match fishing since the age of 12. His journey in the sport began on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Wales with a local club, where he quickly developed a passion for competition that eventually led him to represent Wales at World Championship level. Those early years on canals and rivers helped build the strong foundations of his match fishing career.

Over the years John has competed across a wide range of venues including canals, rivers and commercial fisheries, gaining valuable experience in major events along the way. Known for his calm and composed approach on the bank, he prides himself on staying measured under pressure while also knowing when to take a chance. Being part of the inaugural Fishub Premier League is an opportunity he is excited about, and he is looking forward to testing himself against some of the very best anglers in the sport.

Factfile!

Age
41
Hometown
Risca
Nickname
Big Harv
Sponsors
Sensas
Biggest Angling Achievement
Parkdean Masters Final Winner 2023
Favourite Venue
Tunnel Barn Farm
Favourite Species
F1s
Favourite Method
Shallow Fishing
Favourite Food
Poached Eggs on Toast
Hobbies Outside of Fishing
Watching Football and Rugby, Playing Darts
Biggest Weight
374lb (Redhill Fishery)

Angling Achievements

Parkdean Masters Final Winner – 2023
Parkdean Masters Final Runner-Up – 2021
Parkdean Masters Finalist – 14 Times

Preston UK Pole Championship Winner – 2021
MAP UK Pole Championship Runner-Up – 2025

Welsh National Champion – 2016

AT Feeder National Champion – 2021 (Individual and Team)

Whiteacres Maver Festival Winner – 2020
Whiteacres Drennan Festival Runner-Up – 2021
Whiteacres Festival Top 10 Finishes – 20 Times

Daiwa Pole Masters – 3rd Place 2025

Fish South Silvers Final – 3rd Place
Fish South Silvers Finalist – 2 Times
Fish South Carp Finalist

Fish Midlands Finalist – 3 Times
Fish’O’Mania Finalist – 2 Times

European Championships – Team Gold

AT Canal Pairs Finalist