Author: geepster

Former editor of many a fishing magazine, owner of Total-Fishing.com and MD of a pest control company!!

Great Carp Video From Carp Channel Monthly

The latest issue of the video magazine for carp anglers – ‘Carp Channel Monthly’ – is now out and packed with advice, tips and entertainment from some of the top names in carp fishing. The October issue includes a venue spotlight of the iconic Wraysbury No1, a venue made famous by the British record carp […]

Tight Lines Friday 14th October

Friday 14th October          7:00pm Sky Sports 2Repeated:                           11:00pm Sky Sports 4Sat.        3:00am Sky Sports 28:00am Sky Sports 3 Keith will be joined in the bothy by England International fly angler John Horsey to discuss his passion for trout and pike fishing with both fly and lures. If there’s anything you want to ask them please […]

Angling Trust Calls On All Councils To Follow Rother’s Lead And Back Sea Angling

The Angling Trust will be calling on all local authorities around England’s coast to follow the lead set by Rother District Council in East Sussex who has thrown its support behind recreational sea anglers by recognising them as all-year-round visitors and important contributors to the seaside economy. Following an impressive campaign by local anglers and […]

Firm Fishes For Charity In Droitwich

Employees of house building firm Barratt Homes have helped raise over £7,000 for Acorns Children’s Hospice in a charity fishing match at the Woodland View Fishery. The event at the Droitwich complex saw the 42 of the firms suppliers and contractors select the charity as the beneficiary, before fishing off head to head.Only one of […]

Taking Action To Tackle Poaching

The Angling Trust, angling’s representative body, has launched a Seven Point Plan to tackle poaching and fish theft in English waters. There have been widespread reports of poaching and large numbers of fish being taken illegally by individuals and criminal gangs throughout the country.1. Building BridgesThe Trust has appointed two members of staff to work […]

Packington Somers Fishery October 2011

FISHING & MATCH REPORT  – WEEK ENDING 9/10/11 MATCH RESULTS STARLETS VETS                                   (GEARYS)1.   Derek Hartshorne       41 -14         Peg 21         Carp on Straight Lead & Pellet2.   Dave Duggan  30 -123.   Ray Quiney  27 -124.   John Berry  21 – 0 WEDNESDAY OPEN                            (MOLANDS)1.   Steve White (Kobra Feeders)   70 – 8         Peg 15      Carp & F1’s […]

Rob Wootton Joins Shimano UK

Shimano UK is delighted to announce that one of the country’s top match anglers Rob Wootton will be joining the company as a sponsored angler with immediate effect.Leicestershire-based Rob, who is also sponsored by bait giant Dynamite Baits, will play an integral role in the promotion of the company’s products on the banks and throughout […]