Team Ireland Under 25’s Feeder are in Spain for the second edition of the FIPSed World Championship Feeder U25. The silver medal-winning team of 2024—John Browne, Brian Clark and Charlie Richards are joined by James Wellwood as they train this week ahead of the competition days on Friday and Saturday.

The competition is taking place at Z.P.C. Embalse Bellús/Beniganim in Valencia, Spain, a venue with depths of 4 to 5-metres and a long history of hosting international competitions. The venue is known for the large fish it holds, including carp, crucian carp, and bleak, with occasional catches of mullet, black bass, and walleye.

The group have four days of training ahead of the championship and it was a hot start in training box number 4 on Monday, with temperatures reaching 29°C.

The team members are all accompanied by their parents demonstrating their strong commitment and support for the sport. Their presence not only provides encouragement to the young athletes but also highlights the important role families play in fostering the development of the team and angling sport as a whole. This support along with that of the sponsors and angling community is invaluable.

We’ll keep an eye on how they get on and report back next week.