The Angling Trust has launched an exciting new social media competition to encourage anglers to get back on the banks and inspire newcomers to take up the sport. The Angling Trust Video Battle (ATVB) – run in conjunction with Fishinginfo.co.uk – is calling for anglers to get creative by shooting and editing their own short […]

Essex angler Kevin Carter took the biggest fish of a recent British jaunt to the Essequibo River in South America in the shape of this magnificent arapaima estimated at 260lb. Kevin’s arapaima fell to a chunk of fish on a large circle hook to 100lb braid and put up a spectacular fight, leaping clear of […]

 HE’s sadly gone, but he’s not forgotten – read the Jan Porter Special in this week’s Angler’s Mail magazine. He’s pictured on the Angler’s Mail cover and inside you’ll find top tips from Jan Porter and insight into the great man, plus anglers own tributes. On The Bank gets a close up look at dayglo […]

ANGLER’S MAIL MAGAZINE – the original and best weekly magazine for anglers – is back with a barnstorming issue full of exclusive content.   On the cover, and inside the magazine, you’ll find Chris Yates, former carp record holder and star of TV’s A Passion For Angling. Chris joins AM’s Specialists series to share with […]

The world of angling is mourning the loss of Jan Porter, who has passed away at the age of 60. Jan, an Angling Trust Ambassador, was one of fishing’s most recognisable personalities, respected for his many achievements in various branches of the sport. Jan always had a smile on his face and was an inspiration […]

The Angling Trust is delighted to welcome two new members of staff to the Marketing and Campaigns teams. James Champkin has joined the Trust as Campaigns Officer while Ed Noyes takes on the role of Marketing & Communications Officer. Both passionate anglers, James’ responsibilities will be helping to bring about positive outcomes on a number […]

Two licence-dodging anglers have received their sentences after they were found fishing illegally on waters in North Nottinghamshire. Mansfield angler Joshua Newton has been fined after being caught fishing without a licence at Nether Langwith. Newton, of Egmanton Rd, Medan Vale, was approached by officers while at Langwith Lodge Lake, on the 9 September, Mansfield […]

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will be visiting Grafham Water on Wednesday 25 May.  The Duke of Edinburgh’s visit will mark the launch of Grafham Water’s 50th Birthday celebrations. Members of GWFFA and Invicta and the local angling community are contributing on this special day and more details will follow. Anglian Water is […]

Environment Minister Rory Stewart has approved a one year extension of the multi-organisation fish-eating birds initiative, which has been successfully providing advice and practical support to angling clubs and fisheries over the past two years about how to protect fish from cormorants and goosanders. The Minister also confirmed that the new area-based approach to issuing […]

Well known angler and presenter Rob Hughes has been signed up by BT Sport in a mega deal that will see angling taken into the homes of millions of viewers. The broadcasting giants have thrown their support behind a host of new angling shows which will include both competition highlights and a ‘Top Gear-style’ fun […]

The Easter holiday period heralds the first of three TAKE A FRIEND FISHING (TAFF) campaign initiatives for 2016, to encourage parents, grandparents, guardians and friends to enjoy fishing with family members and friends who have not fished before, free of charge. TAFF is run by the Angling Trades Association, supported by the Environment Agency who […]

Spanish angler David Aldana has landed what’s believed to be a new world record Comizo or Iberian barbel (luciobarbus comizo) in the shape of this magnificent fish that took the scales round to 41lb! The Herrera del Duque     specialist who has landed carp to over 90lb, is not revealing the venue. Although information is sketchy, the […]

Dates and venues for the 2016 Preston Innovations National Junior Angling League have been announced by the Angling Trust. Three new leagues have been added for Spring 2016 ensuring anglers in North Yorkshire, Humberside and Surrey will have the opportunity to get involved. In total, 10 leagues each containing four fixtures will be held on […]

The Environment Agency has unveiled its new design for this year’s rod licences. Designed by renowned angling and wildlife artist, David Miller, the image on this year’s non-migratory trout and coarse fishing rod licence is a chub (Leuciscus cephalus). The salmon and sea trout licence is a sea trout (Salmo trutta). David’s artwork has previously […]

FISHING in out-of-bounds areas is explored in this week’s Angler’s Mail magazine, along with a close look at new rod licences – and much more! The big value Angler’s Mail magazine is packed full of insightful angling exclusives – not a load of rehash! Below are just a few highlights. Be sure to bag your […]