1 January to 14 March 2027 · UK-wide
Frostbite'27
Cold water. Clear minds.
A ten-week winter lure and fly competition, freshwater and sea, built for anglers of every level and for families who fish together. Entries open on 1 December, and places are capped.
Why Frostbite is different
Not just another pike comp
Every species can win
Each fish is scored against its own species. Hit the benchmark length and you score 100. A 38 cm perch scores about the same as an 85 cm pike, so the angler with the best fish wins, not the one with the biggest pike water.
Fresh and salt, lure and fly
Rivers, canals, lakes, the shore or a kayak. Pike, perch, zander, chub and grayling, or bass, pollack, cod and wrasse. 33 species score, all on one leaderboard.
Built for families
Enter as a parent and child for £12. Juniors get their own series and their own prizes, and they get coaching, not penalties. This is about getting kids out fishing in winter, not just the hardcore.
It backs British tackle
Use any brand you like, JDM included, as long as a UK business sold it to you. Lures from approved UK handmade makers, and flies you tie yourself, score 1.25x.
How the scoring works
Same scale, every species
Score = 100 × length ÷ your species' benchmark. Your best 10 fish count, up to five of any one species, plus bonus points for every species you catch.
What's inside
Ten weeks of reasons to get out
Prizes
The pot grows with every entry
A share of every entry goes into the prize pot, plus prizes from UK tackle brands. The full prize list is revealed when entries open.
- Main series and junior series
Separate leaderboards and separate prizes, so juniors compete with juniors.
- Top five invited back
A guaranteed place in the next Voyage. The champion enters free.
Entry
Places are capped
200 adult places and 200 junior places. Entries open on 1 December.
The cause
Fishing is good for your head
Frostbite is raising money for angling and mental health. Our charity partner will be announced soon.
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Register your interest
Leave your email and we'll tell you the moment entries open, before we announce it anywhere else. Places are capped, so it's worth being early.
We'll only use your details for Frostbite. We never share or sell them, and you can unsubscribe at any time. Your details are held by Voyagers Hook Fishing Company Ltd. To see or delete them, email Info@voyagershook.com.
Questions
Good to know
Do I need to be a good angler?
No. Scoring is against each species' own benchmark, so a decent perch from your local canal can hold its own. Weekly votes and challenges mean there's something to go for every week.
Where can I fish?
Anywhere in the UK you're allowed to: rivers, canals, lakes, the shore or from a kayak. You need the right licence and the venue's permission. Charter boats don't count.
Can I use Japanese or foreign lures?
Yes. Any brand counts, JDM included. What matters is that you bought it from a UK business, a tackle shop or a UK online retailer.
How do I log a fish?
Photograph it on a measure with the day's code in the picture, then log it on your Frostbite page. Every catch is checked within 48 hours.
Can my child enter on their own?
Yes. Junior entry is £5, or a parent and child can enter together for £12. A parent or guardian enters for them.