Match anglers uniting to pay for world disabled and vets teams
Anglers are uniting together to support the NFA England teams as the first week of ‘Go Fishing with a Star’ comes to a close having raised over £400 with one day still to go. Anglers are jumping at the chance to meet their angling idols and spend a day’s fishing with some of the greatest names in the sport....
Pete Rice Wins Tunnel Barn Farm Fish O
Peter Rice from Redditch booked his place in the final of PartyPoker.com Fish ‘O’ Mania as he used all of his local insight to win the recent qualifier at Tunnel Barn Farm in Warwickshire this bank holiday weekend....
Fox International appoints Neil Smith
Fox International is pleased to announce that well-known UK carp angler, Neil Smith, starts with the company on May 12. Neil joins as Account Manager, covering Cheshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands and surrounding areas....
50lb Fish that escaped Buller's Doomsday Book Of Giant Salmon Leaps Into Bonhams Sale
A model of a 50lb salmon was caught in 1928 but which escaped being mentioned in the prestigious Domesday Book of Giant Salmon by Fred Buller, will be sold at Bonhams next Henley sale on Saturday 19th July....
Convention A Must See For Predator Fans
Four must-see speakers have been signed up for this year's Pike Anglers Club Convention. Piking 2008 will be held at Stoneleigh, Warks, on Saturday, September 27. ...
The Match Lake record at Larford Lakes almost beaten
The Match Lake record at Larford Lakes came within 6lb of being beaten by England international Des Shipp during the first Maver Pairs qualifier. ...
Birmingham based Kamasan Starlets have added another class angler to their squad.
Current Individual World Champion bronze medalist and River Wye record holder Lee Edwards joins the team to start their summer campaign....
Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers Casting Coaching Day
This was the first day's casting West Wales had seen in many years, Glyn Baldwin who was one of the pioneers of casting down West helped organise the day along with Gareth Davies and Mike Dixon of the FWA / WFSA. ...
Blue tag limit scheme for lough anglers
Anglers will be aware that from the beginning of the season to the 31st May 2008 all salmon and Sea Trout (over 40cm) that are retained must, by regulation, have a blue tag affixed. The daily bag limit for the killing and retention of such fish is 1 fish and the bag limit for the period ending 31st May 2008 is 5 fish....
Scotland's Most Valuable Coarse Series Underway
The first leg of Scotland’s biggest prize fund coarse angling competition was won by Scottish internationalist Dave McAuley from Motherwell....
Prime Minister embarrassed over disabled rod licence rise
The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, was challenged over the huge rise in rod licences for disabled anglers during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons yesterday. The visibly uncomfortable Prime Minister pledged to look into the 37% increase saying: “I will look at the facts…and see what has happened to bring that about”....
Bewl targets the fairer sex
Women are being encouraged to try out flyfishing at Bewl Water in Kent. Mary Hopper, a member of the England Ladies Fly Fishing Association and an international competitor at the sport, says: “We want to encourage women to carry on the tradition of flyfishing. It’s not about strength like some sports, plus some women prefer not to be taught by their husbands! Beginners’ courses give women the cha...
Power Steel Launched at TCF Showcase to Unanimous Acclaim
Ultima have raised the performance bar with mono yet again with the launch of their new flagship product Power Steel. If all early indications are correct this product will take the market by storm over the coming months....
£50,000 of FREE tackle and bait to get YOU hooked on fishing
PREMIER Fisheries UK have announced the country’s biggest ever campaign to encourage people to discover the relaxation and enjoyment of fishing. ‘Go Fishing with Premier’ is a unique initiative offering £50,000 worth of FREE tackle, bait, licenses and tuition to help introduce newcomers and lapsed anglers alike to the fun of angling. Celebrating the 10th year of Premier Fisheries, the UK’s most ...
White Acres Dynamite Festival 2008: Full report and pics
Steve Ringer bounced back from a rare tactical blunder to notch up his third White Acres festival victory in the past two years....
Salter says 'no' to unregulated canoe access
Reading West MP, Martin Salter, has urged the government once again to reject the campaign by the British Canoe Union (B.C.U) for statutory river access for non-powered craft. On behalf of the B.C.U, John Grogan MP has tabled House of Commons Early Day Motion 1331 – virtually identical to an EDM he tabled in 2005 - which calls for the right to paddle along every river and stream in England and Wa...
Neil Machin joins Bag-em matchbaits
Speaking about his new sponsorship with Bag-em Baits Neil Machin said,‘For some time now I have had the desire to make products that will really help my fellow anglers capitalise on the fish in their swim. I started off with my new ‘Method Mould’ marketed by Garbolino and now after discussions with the new kids on the block ‘Bag’em Matchbaits I am about to enter a new exciting time in my fishing ...
Dynamite Baits back Catfish Challenge
After the success of last year’s inaugural Catfish Challenge Cup at Cheshire’s Lakemore Fisheries, Dynamite Baits have added fresh momentum to the 2008 event....
Bob Nudd joins Fox Match
After weeks of speculation, Fox Match is pleased to announce that four-time World Angling Champion Bob Nudd has joined Fox Match. He officially started his role as Match Consultant on May 1st....
Savage 26lb zander
Savage Gear fieldtester Christophe Depouille, had some fantastic zander action on the last day of the season in Belgium, landing several nice zander from shallow water, the biggest one being a real specimen of 98cm and 9,78kg (over 26lb, pictured)....
Ladies Fishing Club Gathers Pace
A brand new Ladies Fishing Club based in the North East of England has so far attracted over 40 female anglers....
Monk Lakes Fish O Mania: Coster through
John Coster from Dagenham won the 4th PartyPoker.com Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier on Wednesday at Monk Lakes to secure his place in the final in July....
Venue carp record for borwickfishing.co.uk PICTURE
The largest fish to be caught at borwickfishing.co.uk has broken the venue record for the species. Fishing through the night, the first person to take out Syndicate Membership, Andy Peel from nearby Lancaster, was rewarded when he caught the Carp known as “The Big Common”. ...
Stockies not match for wildies
“The conclusions of each study highlighted that wild brown trout are indeed pretty “street-wise” compared to farmed fish and can hold their own. "...
Wales Carp Masters 2008
Following the success of last year's 'ground breaking' event, we are delighted to announce the launch of the 2008 Wales Carp Masters. The grand final is again being staged at the superb Celtic Lakes Resort and takes place between 29th – 31st August. ...
19lb bream for Prologic man (pic)
Danish Prologic consultant Poul Stolling is building momentum for the carp season! A short session to get all gear tuned for France resulted in a huge bream of 7,1kg....
Heronbrook Toughens Up
Chris Ellet from Hulme in Manchester secured his place in the final of PartyPoker.com Fish ‘O’ Mania by winning a tough qualifier at Heronbrook Fishery this weekend....
Gordon Armstrong and Team Carron among entrants at Burghley Angling Fair
The inaugural Burghley angling show at which there is £1000’s in cash prizes on offer to the best Spey casters and overall Spey casting champion is attracting entrants from the UK and Europe, including Gordon Armstrong’s team Carron....
Places on NFA angling coaching course
There are a few remaining places available on a Level One angling coaching course provided by the Angling Development Board to be held in Devon on June 7th and 8th....
Environment Agency successfully eradicates Top Mouth Gudgeon
An alien fish that threatened to wipe out the local fish population in two East Devon lakes and the River Otter has been successfully removed by the Environment Agency....
Angling Joins the March to Increase Participation
The 3rd AGM and Conference of the National Federation of Anglers took place last weekend at the impressive Trent Vineyard in Nottingham where delegates from angling clubs, individual members, commercial fisheries and also the tackle trade travelled across the country to join the NFA’s ‘March to Increase Participation’....
TCF Showcase sneak preview
Just a few pics of some of the exhibitors setting up for the show......
Drennan Team England Announced
After four highly successful years, the 2008 Drennan Team England that will travel to the World Championships in Italy and European Championships in Czech Republic has been announced today. ...
Innovative breast cancer angling initiative arrives in Wales
Fourteen brave ladies (and Molly the spaniel mascot) enjoyed a weekend fly fishing retreat at Caer Beris Manor Hotel at Builth Wells from 11-13 April at the first ever Casting for Recovery event to be held in Wales. ...
Ian Welch signs for Fox International
Leading specialist angler, Ian Welch, has joined Fox International as an Angling Consultant following a hugely successful three years working with Korum....
Go Fishing With A Star
The NFA is offering anglers a fantastic opportunity to go fishing with their favourite England International stars and give their support for our International teams....
Spring Edition of Anglers’ Lines in Store Next Week
The spring edition of the FREE NFA newspaper, Anglers’ Lines, is available next week in selected tackle shops for anglers to pick up and find out about the latest developments in angling. ...
Major stocking for River Thame
Thames Water unveils improvements to River Thame fish habitat. Martin Salter welcomes completion of work on 1.5 mile stretch... ...
Five hundred licence cheats caught in March: Thames and Midlands worst regions
More than 500 anglers were brought in front of the courts by the Environment Agency in March for fishing without a valid rod licence, resulting in more than £70,000 in fines and costs....
Ultima: The Greatest Line ever
Major developments at Ultima have been announced with the aim of raising the brand’s profile even further. ...
Ladies Fly Fishing Club
Final preparations are being organised for the first FFE Ladies Fly Fishing Club meeting, which has so far attracted over 40 members!...
Coarse club safety policy
British Waterways has teamed up with the National Federation of Anglers (NFA) to create the first ever safety policy to be used by coarse angling clubs on the nation’s canals and rivers. ...
Sonubaits Match Fishing Individual Open Championship 2008
Woodland View, in association with Sonubaits and Match Fishing, has launched a 10-round individual open competition with a top prize of £2,500 and loads more along the way. The Individual Open Championship consists of a series of afternoon open matches every Sunday, starting on June 22nd, at the popular Worcestershire venue....
Are you good enough to fish for England Youth?
The application forms for the 2008 Sensas Team England Under 18s and Drennan Team England Under 21s youth trials are now available for download from the NFA website....
Win £1000’s and fish on the Tweed at the Burghley Angling Show
Bob Nudd and John Bailey are just two of the star anglers’ appearing at the inaugural Burghley angling show in which there is£1000’s in cash prizes on offer to the best casters on the day and for overall winner. The show is part of the Burghley Game, Country & Angling Fair being held on May early Bank Holiday, 3, 4 & 5 May 2008 ...
Rutlands Gets Disabled Boat
Last Friday Rutland Water became the first venue in the country to take delivery of a new boat specifically designed to improve the enjoyment for disabled anglers, enabling them to fish inconspicuously alongside able-bodied anglers....
PAC’s Coventry Convention
The Pike Anglers Club of Great Britain holds its annual convention in Coventry this year and top speakers Neville Fickling and Derek MacDonald are sure to prove an attraction. ...
Avon Calling!
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Evesham Angling Festival qualifying matches, which kick off on the opening weekend of the season with a Wychavon qualifier on Saturday, June 21st, and a Shakespeare qualifier on Sunday, June 22nd. ...
Exciting Opportunity To Work On Two Top Angling Titles!
A vacancy has arisen on Advanced Carp Fishing magazine and its sister title Total Carp magazine for an editorial assistant. For further information about the position and for details on how to apply click here. ...
Ivan Marks Memorial Match
Tickets sales for the fourth annual running of the Ivan Marks Memorial Match are going exceptionally well but there are still plenty of pegs left in the draw bag for either day of the two-day event which caters for 200 anglers in total....
Youths set for yet another classic!
For the fourth successive year, British Waterways Makin’s hosts the Preston Innovations and Dynamite Baits BW Makin Fisheries Youth Classic....
Ultima recruit new Carp Team for the UK
Ultima have signed a brand new carp team to further the Ultima brand for the carp market in the UK....
ACA Considering Appeal After 'Shock' Court Ruling
The ACA has always been proud to have lost only three cases in its 60 year history. Sadly, this record is under threat as a court last week ruled in favour of United Utilities in a case we have been fighting on behalf of The Yorkshire Flyfishers Club and Penrith Anglers. ...
Shakey sign up Mark Taylor
Up-and-coming match angler Mark Taylor has been drafted into the star-studded Shakespeare Superteam squad from rivals Fox Match Tipton after a series of consistent performances caught the eye of captain, Mick Hatchard. ...
ACA 'amazed' at EA self regulation plans for water companies
Given the announcement that Severn Trent Water is facing a record £35.8m fine for deliberately providing false information to the regulator and the fact that Southern Water was fined £20.3m for similar offences earlier this year, the Anglers' Conservation Association has expressed its amazement that the Environment Agency is pressing ahead with plans to put water companies in charge of monitoring...
Bob Nudd To Join New Sponsor
Probably one of the longest-ever partnerships between a sponsored angler and a fishing-tackle manufacturer will shortly come to an end. Bob Nudd and Browning will end their association on April 30th, 2008, after more than 28 years of extraordinarily productive teamwork....
Youngsters pass NFA angling course
Water company Thames Water has recently attended a presentation to reward a number of pupils from Trevelyan School in Windsor who have successful passed the NFA’s angling education course, ‘An Introduction to Angling & the Environment’. ...
England Ladies Get New Sponsor: Subfish
Subfish Tackle Shop in Tibshelf near Alfreton in Derbyshire has signed a new sponsorship deal with the National Federation of Anglers, to sponsor the Ladies England team at the World Championships this summer in Hungary....
70lb carp marks opening week at Laroussi!
The Angling Lines venue Laroussi starts every year with a bang… and this year’s been no exception with a rake of big fish captures topped by the new lake record mirror “Big Cheeks” at 70lb 2oz....
"Magical” weekend for breast cancer angling initiative
Nine brave ladies enjoyed a weekend of fly fishing at the Arundell Arms in Devon from 28-30 March as participants in Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland, a unique outdoor-based programme specifically designed for women who have, or have had, breast cancer....
Dinsmores 2008
Total-Fishing takes a look at the lateest range of tackle from Midlands firms Dinsmores.......
Fined for turning river orange
A mineral extraction company and its director have been fined for allowing a high level of sediment to enter a brook turning it orange and potentially having a serious effect on the spawning ground of Dace and Barbel....
Wales Carp Masters 2008
Following the success of last year's ground breaking event, we are delighted to announce the launch of the 2008 Wales Carp Masters. The grand final is again being staged at the superb Celtic Lakes Resort and takes place between 29th – 31st August. ...
Barn owls thriving on Yorkshire rivers
An Environment Agency partnership project is proving hugely successful in increasing barn owl numbers on Yorkshire rivers. ...
King Of The Fens Summer League
After the resounding success of the Bourne Winter League, match organiser John Spalton is now running a similar King Of The Fens Summer League....
Government abandons sea angling licences
The government today abandoned its current plans to impose fishing licences on a million sea anglers in Britain. ...
Sea angling conservation body welcomes 'no' decision on licence
SACN welcomes yesterday’s statement by Jonathan Shaw MP, the Fisheries Minister, that he will not be introducing a Sea Angling Licence....
Anglers battering the fish heads of Europe
After ten years of stubbornly refusing recreational sea anglers any say in managing fisheries, the European Council has given up and agreed that the €8-€10 billion (£6-8 billion) they generate each year now qualifies them as a genuine part of the community’s fishing industry....
SVC found in imported goldfish
Recent routine import checks have identified Spring Viraemia of Carp (SVC) virus in goldfish imported from a supplier in Hong Kong....
Tim Smith joins Arundell team
Former Total Flyfisher editor Tim Smith has joined the team at one of the country's most prestigious fly fishing hotels and casting schools, the Arundell Arms, Lifton, Devon, as the hotel's long standing river keeper and instructor retires....
Funding Blow For Youth Project
Catch Them Young participants are considering a protest March on Walsall Borough Council after it pulled funding from the project....
Monster carp catches expected at US tournament
Entries are invited for an international carp tournament on a New York river that has produced nearly 30,000lb of carp in a previous event....
Packinton Somers Fishery Form Updates
Regarded as one of the best waters in the Midlands, the coarse fishery consists of seven pools, four stock ponds and a stretch of the River Blythe. ...
Recreational fishing 'ten times bigger in Sweden than commercial sector'
The recreational fishing market in Sweden is more than 10 times greater than the commercial fishing market, a new report has revealed....
Otter predation, climate change and close season debate...
The Thames Fisheries Consultative Council Seminar at Hampton Court Palace proved to be a day to remember with all of the speakers leaving delegates with something to think about....
Brown brout back in the the Witham
Volunteers from the Environment Agency and Grantham Angling Association have been improving stretches of the Upper River Witham in a bid to encourage brown trout to thrive....
Historic AGM gives NAFAC the green light to proceed with Angling Unity
The National Association of Fisheries and Angling Consultatives (NAFAC) 2008 Annual General Meeting, held at the Thames Fisheries Consultative Council Seminar in historic Hampton Court Palace, saw momentous steps forward towards angling unity. ...
Environment Agency helps Thames fish grow with the flow
Perch, pike, bream, bleak, and dace are just some of the fish which are returning to a River Thames backwater this year after it was restored by the Environment Agency....
Angling loses a friend - Ken Ball 1932 – 2008
It is with deep sadness that the National Federation of Anglers has to announce the passing away of Ken Ball who died Wednesday February 20 aged 75. ...
Worm And Caster Only Festival
The first of what it’s hoped will become an annual event in Wales, the Willis Worms Winter (worm and caster only) Festival, was held over two days, alternating between the Carp Lake and the Match Lake at Ian Heaps’ Holgan Farm Premier Fishery in Pembrokeshire....
Sea anglers look at a merger
Organisations promoting sea and freshwater angling in Britain are considering a merger to increase their influence on government, expand the two sports and eliminate administrative duplication....
Fish O Mania final to move to Cudmore?
Word is that this year's Fish ‘O’ Mania Final is being moved from Hayfield Fishery to Browning Cudmore Fishery in Staffordshire. ...
NE Sea Anglers in Ground Breaking Meeting with Defra
Defra are to meet with Recreational Sea Anglers from the North-East to discuss radical new proposals which will fundamentally affect all of the region’s sea anglers....
National Fishing Week Dates Announced
'All encompassing' is the theme behind this year's National Fishing Week. That's the clear message from the organisers as the dates for the festival of fishing were confirmed as 19th - 27th July 2008....
Emails tell boaters of crime hotspots
The Environment Agency and Cambridgeshire Police are encouraging boaters to keep reporting crimes, by setting up a new email address for the Boat Watch scheme....
Middlesborough fishery projects win awards
Two exciting Environment Agency-led projects are just one step away from scooping national honours after reaching the finals of this year’s prestigious Waterways Renaissance Awards....
Boost for Kennet abstraction activists
The Environment Agency has reduced the amount of water Thames Water can abstract from its Axford pumping station in the Kennet Valley by nearly one million cubic metres per year. ...
Celtic Lakes Resort, Wales, Home Of Coarse Catfish & Carp Fishing
Nestled in the tranquil countryside of West Wales, only four miles from Lampeter, Celtic Lakes Resort offers a massive 75 acres of outstanding virgin water fishing, superb fishing holidays and the warmest of welcomes....
Alan Scotthorne Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Record breaking five times World Champion Alan Scotthorne has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Federation of Anglers to honour his superb achievements in angling, presented to him by Richard Caborn MP at a ceremony in Barnsley last week....
First Ladies Only Angling Club
Founder of Fishingforeveryone.com and Public Relations Co-ordinator to one of the worlds most well known fishing manufacturing company, Hardy & Greys is to found a ladies only fishing club....
“Defra appeasement and inactivity will destroy bass stocks for everyone”
Cornish inshore commercial fishermen have finally admitted that bass stocks in Cornwall are over-fished....
7lb perch claimed from the Thames
Following the capture of a 6lb 2oz perch from the Thames in or around Ditton Marina a couple of weeks ago, and angler is claiming to have landed one over 7lb (pictured)....
Urgent message for sea anglers from Total Sea Fishing's Barney Wright
This is from Barney Wright and Bob Cox... If ever there was a moment when YOU should show interest in the politics of our sport – it’s NOW, because The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has published a consultation paper laying out a strategy for recreational sea angling in England. ...
Sport England invests in future for angling coaching
Jackie Sheldon, Senior Development Manager for the Angling Development Board has successfully bid for £40,000 from Sport England to develop the current Level 1 and 2 Angling Coaching qualifications. The funding will enable the development recognized coaching qualifications for the whole of the UK....
European Shore Championships Report
The evening of Wednesday 21st November saw 72 competitors from 7 countries across Europe arrive in Caernarfon at the Celtic Royal Hotel for registration for the European Federation of Sea Anglers European Shore Championships.....
Half Price NFA
The NFA is offering a huge 50% discount for clubs joining for the first time in 2008. ...
National Federation of Sea Anglers Journal
'Sea anglers cast away their apathy' as 85 per cent of National Federation of Sea Anglers members vote in favour of a subs increase......
Major development in angling unity
Leading angling bodies have agreed in principle to establish a powerful new body to represent all anglers....
British bass record battered: Exclusive Story
The British shore caught bass record has been smashed with a 19lb 11oz 12dr beauty from Sandown Pier, Isle of Wight, Total-Fishing.com can exclusively report. ...
Turning a blind eye to bigeye tuna, warns WWF/TRAFFIC
Bigeye tuna are under threat because authorities are failing to recognise the dire extent of overfishing....
Europe: 60 million anglers…€3.8 billion in tackle sales…
THE European tackle trade is now worth €3.8 billion ($5.39 billion US) according to a new survey unveiled by Tackle Trade World magazine....
Tailor made insurance for angling clubs
The NFA are pleased to announce through partnership with Blythin and Brown Insurance and Sports Cover that we can now offer the most comprehensive and best value insurance policy available for angling clubs....
Chevrolet Captiva
Chevrolet is targeting anglers with their new Captiva and is offering a free test drive to anyone who wants to put its new SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) to the test....
Monster grass carp from the River Severn (picture)
Carp are showing up all over the place on our rivers as illustrated by Birmingham Angler’s Association member Ian Voss’s capture of a 26lb grass carp from the association’s water on the River Severn at Ripple....
Incredible pike pictures
Believe it or not the smaller pike that's been grabbed by this massive Northern pike in Canada is 26 inches long itself....
World Angling Championships 2007
Full individual and team results from the 2007 World Senior Angling Championships from Lake Velence in Hungary......
Fish for Life
For Life Experiences is a company with a difference. Our aim is not just to provide a fun day (which we will!), but to actually teach people the skills needed to make a positive impact on their everyday lives. ...
Fishing Republic keeps on growing
Tackle retail giant Fishing Republic has opened two fantastic new stores. The brand new Scunthorpe store covers 4,000 sq feet while the Sunderland shop is bigger still, at 4500 sq feet. ...
Sea Angling in North Norway
Anglers World Holidays are the leaders in providing big cod fishing experiences in Norway. The north of Norway, around Skjervoy, is a special place for big cod, halibut and coalfish – in quantity....
The Big Interview
Tackle Trade World catches up with Lars Svendsen, the man behind the now global giant: Svendsen Sport ...
Total-Fishing.com trip to Test produces 3lb 8oz roach
Mark Hatherway took a magnificent 3lb 8oz roach on the Total-Fishing.com trip to the River Test at Timsbury Manor......
Sport welcomes news on cormorants
Representatives of Britain’s 3.5 million anglers have given their full backing to measures announced today by DEFRA minister Ben Bradshaw to protect freshwater fish stocks from serious damage as a result of increased predation by cormorants coming inland from the sea. ...
Total-Fishing Club update
The Total-Fishing Club continues to grow and now has over 500 articles online and a Free Tour section to give people a taster of the site's amazing content......
