Meet the team

As anglers we're always thinking about the ways to help other anglers achieve more with their fishing. From the people behind the scenes at our Milton Keynes HQ, to our sales team on the road, and ultimately our band of field testers and consultants, angling is in our blood - always has been, always will be.
We love fishing. We know you do, so our mission is simple; help you to take your fishing further.

 

 

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Chris Flay

A long time member of our game fishing team, Chris is an expert on river fishing but can turn his hand to many other forms of fishing, with lure fishing on canals beings one of his many alternative disciplines.

David Jacobs

Known for his kayak fishing for predatory specuies like pike and perch, David represents England at international level and is one of the most popular and respected competition anglers on the scene.

Matt Poulton

A carp angler through-and-through, Matt has honed his skills chasing carp from tricky waters both home and abroad - he's an angler who loves a challenging, gin-clear gravel pit above all else.

Ian Gregory

Ian has represented Engalnd and is one of the most knowledgable and well-known predator lure anglers out there. He's also a crack shot when it comes to targetting barbel and chub on rivers like the Severn and Wye.

Matt Fernandez

When it comes to specialist fishing, Matt's resume is one to envy - he's caught countless specimen barbel, grayling and roach from his home waters in the south of England.

Tony Payne

With a laid-back manner and a smile like a cheshire cat, Tony hides his nature as a true tactical thinker well, having caught big carp from across the UK from some of the hardest waters there are.

Julian Chidgley

South West-based Julian is the true-allrounder; as happy catching carp of the top as he is piking in the depths of Winter, his skillset is immense and he plies them as a professional angling guide.

Ian Pateman

Part of the brand team overseeing carp and specialist products with Wychwood, Ian is an angler who's at home on any water, whether it's a day ticket runs venue or a tricky syndicate.

Gary Fazackerly

Raised in the South but now residing in the North, Gaz is the kind of carp angler that sums up Wychwood; adaptable, original and willing to experiment in search of carp both big and small.

Tim Joyce

A professional guide, Essex-based Tim is a stillwater angler at heart, mixing it up on both smaller venues and large reservoirs, a master of all methods when it comes to catching fish on a fly.

Geoff Hadley

Staffordshire-vased Geoff is a die-hard fly angler often found on the Derbyshire derwent and Wye, but his ambitions don't stop at game species.... he loves targetting coarse fish on the fly.

Ian Todman

Brand manager for Wychwood's predator and game fishing products, 'Lurch' loves nothing more than targetting predatory species, with a particular love for catfish.

Denis Goulding

Our key Irish fly consultant, Denis has international honours galore. His skill across a multitude of waters has made him one of the most highly respected anglers there is..

Thom Finney

A former angling angling coach and a true all-round angler, Thom deals with general marketing and social media across MAP and its sister brand, Wychwood.

Bradley Emmet

Happiest targeting wily old character carp, 'Bradders' is our man for catching the most stunning fish there are - if it's old, gnarly and looks like a wood carving, he's your man!

Ollie Jenkins

A keen lure, fly and specialist angler, Ollie is a rising star within the TeamWychwood ranks, proving himself on venues across the Midlands and East Anglia.

Brent Bird

Whether it's fishing solo or on 'dad & lad' trips with his son, when it comes to focussing on carp fishing, Brent's growing portfolio of fish caught and venues fished is making waves within our team.

Bowie Duffield

It's doesn't matter if it's carp, perch, or just seeing what comes along, Bowie oozes Mr Crabtree-vibes in both his ability to catch from any venue, and his love for just going angling.

Rob Gibson

Happiest with a camera in his hand... or maybe it's a rod! whatever, Rob drives the media content for Wychwood but is a seasoned and well-travelled carp and fly angler.