NAME: Dave Waite

AGE: 33

STAR SIGN: Cancer

MARITIAL STATUS: Single

YEARS CARPING: 23 years

FAVOURITE VENUE: Lac de St Cassien and Rainbow Lake.

PERSONAL BEST MIRROR: 58lb 8oz
PERSONAL BEST COMMON: 61lb 4oz

MOST MEMORABLE ANGLING MOMENT: Finishing in fourth place and section winner in the World Carp Championships in America 2005.

VENUES YOU’D LIKE TO FISH: Too many to write down. I like to fish any big lake or river, aboard mainly because of the unknown and no crowds. 

FAVOURITE VENTURE PRODUCT: Zip & Flip luggage.

WHO IS YOUR ANGLING ICON: Rod Hutchinson.

ANGLING CV: I had my own fishing touring business in France for four years. I’m part owner of a fishery in France called J2 (officially Jurassica 2). I was sales manager for Sharpes and now I’m a self employed sales agent working for Venture, Solar Tackle, Viper Bait Boats & Cat Fish Pro.

FAVOURITE TV PROGRAMMES: Top Gear, CSI and most good dramas.

FAVOURITE MUSIC: The Red Hot Chilli Peppers and dance music.

WHICH MAGAZINES AND PAPERS DO YOU READ: I'm not a big reader.

DO YOU LIKE SPORT: I love sport! I’m always doing something. I am not one to sit around watching TV. I like to kitesurf, windsurf, wake board, surf and snowboard. I have done most of these sports for many years. I have also travelled all over the world windsurfing and surfing.

ALL TIME DREAM GIRL: Kate Moss.

LIKES OUTSIDE OF ANGLING: I like to watch a good film, especially at the pictures. I also enjoy a good night with friends having a nice meal or going out clubbing.
DISLIKES: False people, they do my head in!

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF: I’m a very laid back happy go lucky person. Always positive and a self motivated person.