Paul Holland

My Story

Paul first started match fishing as a junior before progressing into the team fishing scene, eventually representing Daiwa Dorking. After several years competing in team events, he decided to focus on fishing for himself, targeting major festivals and big individual competitions across the country. Over the years he has built an impressive record on commercial venues and is particularly well known for his success at the prestigious Whiteacres festivals.

Away from the bank, Paul has also built a strong presence in the sport through his successful online platform Match Focus, where he shares insights, match footage and coaching content with anglers looking to improve their own fishing. Being part of the Fishub Premier League is something he feels honoured to be involved in, and he hopes the league will help push match fishing further towards a more professional direction within the sport.

Factfile!

Age
42
Hometown
Weobley
Nickname
Yoof
Sponsors
Shimano / Blake’s Baits / RW Floats
Biggest Angling Achievement
Winning All Five Major Whiteacres Festivals
Favourite Venue
Bolingey
Favourite Species
Big Roach
Favourite Method
Waggler
Favourite Food
Steak
Hobbies Outside of Fishing
Fossil and Sea Glass Hunting
Biggest Weight
380lb

Angling Achievements

Winner of all 5 major White Acres festivals – Bait-Tech, Dynamite Baits, Guru, Maver and Preston
4 × 2nd place finishes and 3 × 3rd place finishes at White Acres festivals
Parkdean Masters Final Winner
2 × Lindholme July Festival Winner
July Monkhall Festival Winner
3 × Tunnel Barn May Festival Winner (back-to-back)
Guru Barston Festival Winner
Tony Wynick Westwood Festival Winner
Tony Evans Westwood Festival Winner
Redhill Festival Winner
Woodlands Silverfish Festival Winner
2 × UK Championships Round Winner – Larford and Barston
2 × Drennan Super League Winners
Division 2 National Winners and 3rd Individual
Commercial National Winners – Partridge Lakes
Commercial National Winners – Lindholme Lakes
Maver Match This Team Winners
Maver Match This Team – 2nd place (×2)
Maver Pairs – 2nd place
ACA Masters Winners – The Glebe
3 × Tunnel Barn Farm Winter League Winners