Stephen Fitzpatrick

Australia, Sydney

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

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SPECIES HUNT 2023-24 SEASON - FINAL LEAGUES REVEALED

Apr 15, 2024 | anglingtrust.net | Stephen Fitzpatrick

Congratulations to Martin Avons, Ben Price, and Reuben Judge who are the Angling Trust Tronix Pro Species Hunt champions for 2023-24. Starting in April 2023 and running until the end of March this year, this fun, friendly competition is open to all and challenges anglers to catch as many different fish species as possible from the shore. The competition is split into three leagues with tables for Seniors, Juniors, and Elite anglers – selected from the top 30 anglers the previous season.
ENGLAND SQUADS SELECTED FOR YOUTH WORLD CHAMPS 2024

Apr 8, 2024 | anglingtrust.net | Stephen Fitzpatrick

Menu THREE of the strongest squads ever selected will represent England in the Youth World Championships… Read more The Angling Trust is pleased to announce the return of the Thames Tidefest Angling Championship for… Read more The Angling Improvement Fund (AIF) has reopened for applications for funding towards projects tackli… Read more The Angling Trust have called on the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)… Read more Calling all anglers and skippers with an...
ENGLAND LADIES SQUAD NAMED FOR 2024 WORLD CHAMPS

Mar 20, 2024 | anglingtrust.net | Stephen Fitzpatrick

Angling Trust England Ladies manager Dave Brooks has selected one of the strongest line ups of anglers ever assembled for the 2024 Ladies Coarse World Champs, following his assessment day at Makins last weekend. Retaining their places from last year’s squad are reigning World Champion Helen Dagnall, plus Samantha Sim, Kayleigh Dowd, May Potter, and Leanne Knott.
ENGLAND MASTERS FEEDER TEAM ASSESSMENT DAY - GET INVOLVED!

Mar 13, 2024 | anglingtrust.net | Stephen Fitzpatrick

The Angling Trust is calling on the best feeder anglers over 55 years of age to apply for an assessment day for the 2024 England Masters Feeder squad. Team manager Nigel Franks and captain Tom Pickering are looking for anglers with the right abilities to suit the 2024 competition venues – in Hungary and Belgium – and to further strengthen the team going forward.
ENGLAND SQUADS NAMED FOR NATIONS WORLD & EURO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024

Mar 12, 2024 | anglingtrust.net | Stephen Fitzpatrick

ENGLAND manager Mark Downes has selected his squads for the 2024 World and European Championships this week and is looking to build on the success of last year’s events. In 2023 the squad staged an incredible second day charge which saw them earn team silver and both silver and bronze individual medals at the Worlds in Spain. Captain William Raison also claimed the individual silver at the 2023 Euros with the team just a couple of fish shy of a bronze medal too.
*** SUPER STEVE WINS ANGLING TRUST ZEROFIT SILVERFISH FINAL 2024 ***

Mar 11, 2024 | anglingtrust.net | Stephen Fitzpatrick

ENGLAND international Steve Hemingray has won the 2024 Angling Trust Zerofit SilverFish Final in a star-studded clash at Barston Lakes. This year’s final was a who’s who of match fishing with nine England internationals, multiple World Champions, Fish O Mania winners, and previous SilverFish champs on the bank. Over 400 anglers took part in 14 nationwide qualifiers starting in October 2023 with 33 earning an invite to the grand final.
BLACKHORSE WIN 2024 ANGLING TRUST WINTER LEAGUE FINAL

Feb 26, 2024 | anglingtrust.net | Stephen Fitzpatrick

PRESTON Innovations Blackhorse have won the 2024 Angling Trust Winter League Final in a tough contest on the Fenland drains and Decoy Lakes. Blackhorse’s victory came courtesy of a solid team score of 51 points headed by section seconds from Alan Oakes and England U20 international Alfie Nicholls plus thirds for Andrew Rayment and Dan Theakston.
*** WOMEN’S AND ANGLERS WITH DISABILITIES NATIONALS 2024 - VENUE UPDATE ***

Feb 22, 2024 | anglingtrust.net | Stephen Fitzpatrick

The Angling Trust can today confirm the Women’s and Anglers with Disabilities Nationals will both take place at Marston Fields Fishery, Sutton Coldfield on Saturday July 6, 2024. Marston is one of the Midlands’ most popular day ticket and match waters with a growing reputation which has also earned it a Fish O Mania qualifier this season.
Steve Fitzpatrick: Montana Supreme Court is wrong on legislative rules

Feb 10, 2024 | missoulian.com | Stephen Fitzpatrick |R-Great Falls

As a practicing lawyer, I am often reluctant to criticize decisions made by a court. However, last week, the Montana Supreme Court rendered a decision involving legislative rules that is absolutely stunning. One of the basic principles of our system of government is the separation of powers. Under our constitution, there are three separate and equal branches, each with their own duties and responsibilities. As a fundamental principle, each branch is charged with running and managing its own affairs.
Steve Fitzpatrick: Montana Supreme Court is wrong on legislative rules

Feb 7, 2024 | billingsgazette.com | Stephen Fitzpatrick

As a practicing lawyer, I am often reluctant to criticize decisions made by a court. However, last week, the Montana Supreme Court rendered a decision involving legislative rules which is absolutely stunning. One of the basic principles of our system of government is the separation of powers. Under our constitution, there are three separate and equal branches, each with their own duties and responsibilities.