Team League
The big movers in the team event this weekend were both Mainline and Mainline Fox following the results of their pairings at Chilham Mill. No other teams got pairs in the frame so the boys in Blue go first and second respectively, with Mainline still having another pair to fish their qualifier.
Team Profiles
Rigmarole
Over the last few years Rigmarole have built up an enviable reputation for supplying top quality end tackle products that have accounted for some of the most sought after carp in the UK.
Making their debut in the BCAC team event, Elite Angling Products will be looking to make a big impression this year. Elite off some cracking products and have some very special team members this year
The BCAC\'s most successful team ever are back for 2010 and are looking to add a fifth title to their previous successes in 1999, 2002, \'06 and \'07. With another quality line up we certanly wouldn\'t bet againt them doing just that.
Fox always field a strong team and this year is no exception with Carp Classic winners Rob Tough and Tom Dunlop looking to add the BCAC crown to what was a fantastic 2009 for them.
With Velocity Angling taking both the team and individual third in 2009, we are expecting even bigger things from Shane Alway and his south-west based team this year.
With Afishionado team members Tony Robinson and Steve Gee making last years final at Broadlands, we expect another strong showing from Afishionado boys in their third attempt at taking the coveted team title.
With one pair getting through to last years final, Crafty Carper pushed the eventul team title winners to the limit and in the end missed out by just four points. Another strong team for this years event will ensure they will be one to watch once again.
Essex tackle giants Nash have cherry picked their squad for 2010 and amongst the \'chosen ones\' are none other than young guns Billy Flowers and Jamie Londors, picked out by many to be future BCAC individual champions.
One of Kent\'s best known tackle shops have put together a team of local \'hotshots\' more than capable of taking on the cream of the BCAC. Definitely a team to watch in 2010.
Simeon Bond has once again put together an extemely talented line up of anglers for Team Free Spirit which includes the likes of Mark Hutchinson and Myles Gasgoine.
The BCAC wouldn\'t be the same without a team from the Tackle Box and we are pleased to see the boys are back again for 2010. Featuring none other the legendary Lee Jackson, these boys really get into the true spirit of the BCAC and are certainly capable of taking the titles this year.
Featuring BCAC regulars Ben and Barry O\'connor and 2008 champions Ian Poole and Jon Finch, Carp Talk will once again be going all out in an attempt to lift the team titles for the first time in the championships 11 year history.
Newly Mainline sponsored BCAC entrants the RAF are targeting another good showing in this years team event and who would bet against them doing just that. Their team of experienced anglers have certainly earnt their wings over the years and we wish then the best of luck.
We are very proud to welcome the army into this years event. Sponsored by Nash tackle, the army hold their own very competitive series of qualifiers throughout the year with the top three teams gaining entry into the BCAC. Will they be the best in 2010? Only time will tell.
Top anglers from two of the UK\'s best known tackle and bait companies, Mainline Fox are always there or thereabouts and are tipped for more success in 2010.
A certain Bedfordshire clay pit has for a long time now had a reputaton of producing some of the countries finest anglers, and six past and present members have teamed up to take up the challenge of winning the BCAC team event.
Three pairs of anglers have banded together to take on the might of the manufacturers. From the same syndicate in Norfolk they are having a shot at the title and would like to thank their kind sponsors, AWP Roofing, the largest roofing company in Norfolk for their support.
C.C. Moore is a one of the top bait companies in the contry with a wide range of excellent products.
Their team includees three pairs of hot shot south west carpers who already have a track record in the BCAC and have qualified on more than one occasion. Watch out for these boys. They\'re good!.
