Shane Beard

My Fishing Journey started fishing at a young age, heading down to my local lake, and from that moment I was completely hooked. Growing up, fishing was always on my mind.

I was constantly thinking about where I could fish next, what I could learn, and how I could improve my skills.

As my fishing progressed, I started entering the match-fishing world. This pushed me to develop my approach, improve my abilities and gain a much greater understanding of different tactics and situations. Match fishing played a massive part in developing me as an angler.

Today, I’m always looking for the next challenge and the opportunity to keep learning. I love the challenge of fishing somewhere with a bit of history and mystery, especially when you don’t know exactly what could be waiting beneath the surface.

For me, it’s not just about catching fish — it’s about the experience, the challenge and everything that comes with being out on the bank.