Former editor of many a fishing magazine, owner of Total-Fishing.com and MD of a pest control company!! Author: geepster
Former editor of many a fishing magazine, owner of Total-Fishing.com and MD of a pest control company!! Former editor of many a fishing magazine, owner of Total-Fishing.com and MD of a pest control company!! 
Tunnel Barn Farm Match Results 21st April 2019
Date: Monday 15th April 2019 AFFORDABLE OPEN Pools: CLUB No F/Man: 16 Pos NAME CLUB WEIGHT PEG NO 1st N. BRYAN N.B. FLOATS 152.04 20 2nd D. ASHBY T.B.F. VETS 126.09 23 3rd K. WEBBER TUNNEL BARN FARM 125.02 1 4th T. HARDY T.H FLOATS 111.13 6 5th M. CROSS TUNNEL BARN FARM 54.03 13 […]
Lee Thornton through to Fish O Mania final at Lindholme Lakes
A near sell-out of 132 anglers made their way to the newly revamped Lindholme Lakes, in a somewhat sunny Doncaster this Wednesday. The talk at the draw was that bonsai would be most people’s preference, however it ended up that three other lakes also broke the 100lb barrier. What transpired on the day was a […]
Paul Gibson edges tight Fish O Mania qualifier at Heronbrook Fishery
Conditions for the 108 anglers who made their way to Heronbrook were a little inconsistent on Saturday, with a biting wind and low overnight temps it was apparent early on that weights would be a little short of the venues summer form. However, this did make the match an incredibility close affair with only a […]
Packington Somers Match Results 14th April 2019
STARLETS VETS (MOLANDS/LITTLE GEARYS/WILLOW) 1. Bob Calcott (Lanes Bait) 106 – 6 Peg 5 LITTLE GEARYS F1s on Pole & Paste 2. Dave Elliott (Packington) 73 -13 3. Eddie Keene (COVPAC) 73 – 2 4. Steve Stokes (Packington) 70 – 2 SOLIHULL ANGLING CENTRE OPEN (MOLANDS) 1. Dan Wooding (Solihull Angling) 145 – 5 Peg […]
Tunnel Barn Farm Match Results 14th April 2019
RESULTS FOR CONTESTS WEEK ENDING 14th APRIL 2019 Date: Monday 8th APRIL 2019 AFFORDABLE OPEN Pools: BOTTOM No F/Man: 16 Pos NAME CLUB WEIGHT PEG NO 1st J. JOHNSON NOTTS A/A 90.09 3 2nd G. MAKIN TUNNEL BARN FARM 68.14 8 3rd G. PASSEY TUNNEL BARN FARM 68.10 32 4th C. CONSTABLE T.B.F. VETS 60.13 […]
New fishing platforms for Erewash Canal
The Canals & Rivers Trust has built a further six anglers’ fishing platforms on the Erewash Canal. Their location is towards the bottom end of the straight leading towards the stone footbridge, above the footbridge coming back from Trent Lock. Sasiest access is via the footpath adjacent to the Golf Club on Lock Lane and […]
Angling Trust and Wiltshire police officers give factory workers lessons on fishing laws
The Angling Trust joined Wiltshire Police officers on a visit to the Airsprung bed manufacturing factory in Trowbridge to speak to workers about fishing responsibly. It followed an issue with illegal fishing along the river behind the factory which was discovered during joint patrols involving police officers and the Angling Trust’s volunteer bailiffs. Building Bridges’ […]
£100,000 of fishing licence money to be used to improve fisheries
Another £100,000 of fishing licence income is being made available to angling clubs and fisheries based in England through the next round of funding from the Angling Improvement Fund. The money will be focused on funding measures to protect fish stocks from predation. The Angling Trust, which administers the fund in partnership with the Environment […]
Sensas Team England U20s Lions announced for the 2019 World Coarse Angling Championships
Following a successful England U20s assessment/trial day held at Larford Lakes on Saturday 6th April, the Sensas Team England U20s squad have been selected for this year’s World Championship. The FIPSed 33rd U20s World Youth Championship will be taking place at Ciudad Real in central Spain on the El Vicario Reservoir on 10th/11th August 2019. […]
Ben Hagg wins Viaduct Fishery Fish O Mania qualifier…
The Fifth round of Fish’O’Mania XXVI saw a sell-out return to Viaduct Fisheries and it looked like being a fantastic match after some exceptional weights during the week. However, with temperatures dropping and lots of cold rain, it was clear early on that the fish had different ideas. Top place and qualifying for the final […]
Tunnel Barn Farm Match Results 7th April 2019
RESULTS FOR CONTESTS WEEK ENDING 7th APRIL 2019 Date: Monday 1ST APRIL 2019 AFFORDABLE OPEN Pools: HOUSE No F/Man: 15 Pos NAME CLUB WEIGHT PEG NO 1st PHIL MOORE MAVER GOLD 220-11 6 2nd GARY COOK MOSELLA 149-2 33 3rd DAVE CHAPMAN SWANN BAITS 122-102 8 4th CHRIS CONSTABLE TBF VETS 94-13 16 5th JOHN […]
Packington Somers Match Results 7th April 2019
MATCH RESULTS STARLETS VETS (GEARYS/WILLOW/SIBLINGS) 1. Mick Gibb (Chiltern Baits) 57 -10 Peg 7 WILLOW F1s & Carp on Pellet Feeder 2. Steve Stokes (Packington) 55 – 5 3. Pete Turner (Packington Vets) 52 – 6 4. Ray Durant (Ridgemere) 43 -14 SOLIHULL ANGLING CENTRE OPEN (MOLANDS) 1. Dan Wooding (Solihull Angling) 116 -10 Peg […]
A guide to choosing a watch for fishing…
A reliable watch with multiple features is not only useful for fishermen and anglers, in certain situations it could be a life saver. When choosing a watch there are a few features to consider other than just telling the time. Your watch could easily get bashed against a rock or boat hull, so mechanical resistance […]
Moorland Farm local Luke Webster through to Fish O Mania Final at first attempt
After a mild week, competitors had to face frost and fog on the way to Moorlands Farm for this latest Fish’O’Mania Qualifier, and with a bright sun on the water the carp were soon up and cruising, but not necessarily feeding early on. That changed in the latter half of the match when plenty […]
Packington Somers Match Results 31st March 2019
MATCH RESULTS STARLETS VETS (MOLANDS/LITTLE GEARYS/WILLOW) 1. Dave Smith (Packington) 68 – 8 Peg 1 LITTLE GEARYS F1s on Pole & Meat 2. Ray Quiney (Packington) 64 – 8 3. Joe Roberts (Drennan) 61 – 8 4. Dave Elliott (Packington) 60 – 8 SOLIHULL ANGLING CENTRE OPEN (MOLANDS) 1. Pete Heaven (Greyhound AC) 120 – […]
