Carp Wars is back for a second season

Fishing fanatics across the UK are celebrating this week with news of the launch of a highly anticipated new series of the hit TV show ‘Carp Wars’

In just over a week’s time – at 7.30 pm on Thursday, November 30 – ‘Carp Wars 2’, an action-packed show that pits some of the nation’s top carp anglers against one another in a series of matches will launch on the Sky Sports Action Channel.

Dave Lane, Ian Russell, Iain Macmillan, Dave Levy and Lee Morris are the stars who will be joined by this year’s rookie in the person of mad-keen carper Steven Coe.

He won his chance to be in the series via an online competition hosted by Carp Wars creators Fishing TV.

Steven hopes to emulate the success of the winner of the last series, Harry Pratt.

There are 15 rounds of action at various venues across the UK and they provide the gripping,
fish-filled footage for each 30-minute show where the largest overall weight will decide the winner.

Points will be awarded for the biggest fish and the scores will be tallied up after the 15 rounds to decide which two anglers will go head-to-head in the final, staged at a prolific venue in France.

“This show is a must-see for anyone who has a passion for angling... it’s carp fishing at its best,” said respected carper Ian Russell, who starred in the first series of Carp Wars.

“The first series was great, but this really is something else because we hit the ground running and knew exactly what the viewers wanted from the show – that’s lots of fish, laughs and fun.

“You won’t believe how many fish we caught either, and a few records were smashed too, but I can’t give too much away – you’ll just have to see for yourself.”

Each episode will also be shown online via Fishing TV the day after being aired on Sky Spots Action, and will feature extended footage and many other extras as the series progresses.

Carp Wars director and producer, Paul Cooper, is immensely proud of the upcoming series.

“This amazing show is testament to every single person in front of and behind the cameras, because the end result has blown us all away,” he said.

“The competition, banter and relationships between the anglers will keep viewers glued to their screens and there are more and bigger fish than ever before.

“There’s loads in here for the non-angler too – it really shows how accessible and fun this great sport can be. The launch of Carp Wars 2 is not only great for everyone watching, but also tremendously positive for the promotion and the progression of fishing.

“People are going to love it.”

To find out more about the show visit: www.fishingtv.com