Lure manufacturing giants Rapala, along with sister predator brands Okuma, Storm and 13 Fishing are heading to this year’s Sea Angling Classic taking place in Portsmouth from 15-19 June. The brands, distributed by Normark UK, are supporting the Charter Boat category in what is set to be the biggest recreational boat sea fishing competition in […]
Rapala, Storm, Okuma and 13 Fishing heading for inaugural Sea Angling Classic
Anglian Water Review of 2021/2022 Trout Fishing Season
Now the dust has settled on the 2021/22 season we thought it was a good opportunity to reflect on some of the fantastic sport enjoyed at all our waters last year. The nights are drawing out and it won’t be long before the season gets into full swing once again. As always, we would like […]
34lb 12oz Chew Reservoir pike from the shore rewards 20 years of patience….
If at first you don’t succeed… try, try, try again! That’s what Stroud specialist John Costello must be thinking after landing this magnificent 34lb 12oz Chew Reservoir pike, from the shore. He takes up the story himself: “I’ve pike fished Chew most years since it opened in 2001. I’ve never been obsessed by it but […]
Sweet Groundbaits versus Fishmeal Groundbait with Alan Scotthorne
Alan Scotthorne visits the fantastic Sykehouse Fishery in Goole, to explain his two-pronged groundbait approach and the subtle differences between the two types of groundbait – sweet or fishmeal – how much to feed on each and how to top up.
Wetwheels hooks up with the Sea Angling Classic
Disabled anglers will have the opportunity to compete alongside some of the world’s greatest sea anglers in this year’s Sea Angling Classic taking place on 15-19 June 2022 in Portsmouth. Wetwheels vessels have been designed to accommodate all disabled people, including wheelchair users, providing state-of-the-art facilities including electric fishing reels for sea anglers with limited […]
Perfect Thames specimen perch for Dan Sales
We don’t even know the weight of this specimen perch from the River Thames, but does it matter at all when a fish is this perfect? Dan tempted the predator on a new soft bait he’s been trying, and takes up the story… “The Slim Shaddy is a very subtle little shad bait that is […]
Des Shipp: Winter Skimmer Fishing – Free to View
Des takes a look at a groundbait and expander pellet approach to catching skimmers from commercial venues during the winter months. The pole is the England internationals weapon of choice as he visits the lovely Burley Fields Lake in Shurdington near Cheltenham.
Lee Kerry Winter Feeder Fishing On Commercials – Free To View
Lee Kerry runs through his considered approach to targeting winter commercial fisheries using the feeder, as he sets up at Packington Somers Fishery in the Midlands.
Bob Nudd In Session: Pole Fishing for Roach on the Old River Nene – Free to View
Four times World Champion gives his guide to winter pole fishing for roach on the Old River Nene in March, Cambs.
Alan Scotthorne: How To Fish Lindholme Lakes In Winter – Free to View
Alan Scotthorne describes his winter tactics on the seven main match lakes at Drennan Lindholme Lakes. He covers rigs, baits and tactics in detail, as well as explaining how he approaches different areas of each lake…
Tom Pickering’s Top 10 Commercial Fishery Tips For Winter – Free to View
Tom Pickering uncovers the key lessons that you need to remember to maximise your chances of success this winter on commercial fisheries as he targets Aston Park Fisheries near Sheffield, a venue not that far from his home, yet one he’s not fished before.
Target Winter Commercials with Matt Godfrey – Free to View
Join England international Matt Godfrey on the banks of Hallcroft Fishery, Yorkshire where the England International goes through a typical day’s fishing. Matt explains where to start, how to bait up correctly, what rigs to use and last but not least what baits work best.
Andy Mann – Winter Fishing On Commercials – Free to View Video
Top Welsh rugby player Andy Mann is no stranger to Weston Pools and in his debut filming session he nets loads of fish on three different lines. Starting with the long sixteen metre flick rig he moves to a shallow thirteen metre line then ends short. All this on a very cold winter’s day… and […]
15lb Severn Zander at last for Gary Knowles
Gary Knowles has achieved one of his long term angling ambitions by landing this magnificent 15lb 12 oz zander from the Lower Severn. Gary picks up the story: “I took a trip down to the lower Severn with my long suffering boat partner Edward Matthews, it is a long trip but we both felt there […]
England to bid for World Match or Feeder Fishing Championships
The Angling Trust today announces is to bid to hold a full Nations or Feeder Coarse World Championships in 2024 or 2025, as well as supporting a series of initiatives to support and build International coarse match fishing in England. As the National Governing Body for Angling and the FIPS accredited organisation for England, The […]