24 Hour Rod Race

There's no easing into things here as Matt's carp fishing skills are put to the test at a venue he's never been to before.

Matt faces a multi-species challenge on a fishery complex including gravel pits and a stretch of river.

Matt's on the way to a reservoir that's famous for holding big predatory fish, but to win this one he's going to need the fish of a lifetime.

The challenges aren't getting easier, even though the target species seem to be getting smaller.

Matt heads to an old stomping ground, a hotel with private fishing on the River Windrush, to hunt specimen chub. Despite former glories, recent years have seen various issues impact the fishing, so he'll have his work cut out.

Matt heads to the famous chalk streams of Hampshire with Grayling in his sights. However, this won't just be an idyllic fly fishing experience, especially with that hat.