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!! 
Daiwa Hallcroft match results 28th May 2017
28/5/17. Daiwa Hallcroft Open. Moat (31 Pegs). A Whitehouse, Scunthorpe. Outer 56. 140-3-0. Andy Whitehouse won this Sunday open with 140lb. Andy fished up and down in the water with 6mm pellet for 21 carp to 8lb. R Teigh, Handsworth. Outer 10. 134-12-0. Rich Teigh alternated shallow pellet and corn down the margin for 18 […]
Packinton Trout Fishery report 28th May 2017
Last week 51 rods caught 81 fish for an average of 1.59 fish per rod The hot and bright weather has really had a detrimental effect on the sport this week with the fishing hard through the middle of the week. When it was overcast the fish were more willing to feed and it improved. […]
Packington Somers match results 28th May 2017
STARLETS VETS (GEARYS/LITTLE GEARYS/SIBLINGS) 1. Roger Atkins (Solihull Angling) 63 – 1 Peg 15 SIBLINGS B F1s on Pole & Pellet 2. Bob Calcott (Packington) 54 -13 3. John Downing (Packington) 48 – 1 4. Pat Clark (Lime Tree) 44 -12 SOLIHULL ANGLING CENTRE WEDNESDAY OPEN (MOLANDS) 1. Dave Smith (Lanes Baits) 80 – 4 […]
Angel of The North results 28th May 2017
Outstanding fishing this week as water temperatures reached 20 deg, Bowes had record weights of 203lb 5oz in 3 hours on Friday Eve match, whilst Lookout and Bassetts has had fish a chuck for anglers all having great fishing. Sunday 28th May 2017 open Lookout Conditions:- partly cloudy, ambient temp 19 deg, wind W 14 […]
Barraclough lands Fish O Mania final slot at Hallcroft Fishery
Hallcroft fishery hosted Fish ’O’ Mania’s latest qualifier of 97 anglers who made their way to Retford. Although conditions worsened during the day, weights held up with over 85lbs required to get in the frame. Top of the pile and qualifying for the £50,000 final was Steve Barraclough. The 33 year old gas fitter drew […]
England’s match anglers struggle in Italy: Home nation easily takes gold
This year’s European Championships – held on the tidal Bianca Canal, Venice, Italy from 20th-21st May – proved to be difficult for our young Drennan Team England anglers. The team was unable to practice in the conditions they found on match days and local knowledge proved to be a massive advantage. England ended the championships […]
The Angling Trust Manifesto for Angling: Brexit, fishing and the future
The Angling Trust has challenged politicians and political parties seeking election on June 8th to demonstrate their support for recreational fishing with the publication of a 2017 Manifesto for Angling. Angling Trust members and supporters are being encouraged to contact their local candidates with a copy of the manifesto and secure commitments to protect fisheries […]
Prince Charles: ‘Our greatest concern is that today a very small proportion of salmon smolts leaving their rivers return as adult salmon.’
— Atlantic Salmon Trust announces study during 50th anniversary celebrations — — Prince Charles and King Harald of Norway attend anniversary dinner — — Hardy’s reel sells for £55,000 during fundraising auction, believed to be world-record — The Atlantic Salmon Trust is hoping to reverse a century of decline in wild salmon numbers by announcing […]
Tunnel Barn Farm Fishery results 21st May 2017
Date: Monday 15th May 2017 MONDAY AFFORDABLE OPEN Pools: EXTENSION No F/Man: 16 Pos NAME CLUB WEIGHT PEG NO 1st G Makin Miracle Baits 142 – 11 2 2nd P Hancox TBF Vets 134 – 12 21 3rd M Garnett Sensas A4 117 – 11 7 4th C Constable TBF Vets 96 – 5 9 […]
Packington Trout Fishery form 21st May 2017
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 01676 522754 FISHING REPORT – WEEK ENDING 21/5/17 Last week 56 rods caught 212 fish for an average of 3.78 fish per rod A quiet week with the very changeable weather putting down the fish on some days and certainly slowing up the number of anglers. The rises have been superb with fish […]
Packington Somers Match results 21st May 2017
STARLETS VETS (MOLANDS/GRATUITIES/WILLOW) 1. Brian Overton (Packington) 57 -14 Peg 60 MOLANDS Carp on Bomb & Pellet 2. Ray Durant (Tornadoes) 55 – 2 3. Eddie Keene (Covpac) 42 – 2 4. Dave Duggan (Dams & Locks) 33 – 0 SOLIHULL ANGLING CENTRE WEDNESDAY OPEN (MOLANDS) 1. Shane Whittkaer (Bagem Baits) 130 -10 Peg 46 […]
Angel of the North Lakes fishery results 21st May 2017
Wow fishing has been excellent with some very large fish in all species being caught , even our record fish have caught, match weights went up over 200lb so all species are hungrey and catching well . Sunday 21st May 2017 open Lookout Conditions:- heavy rain yesterday and overnight, Mostly cloudy, ambient temp 14 deg, […]
Daiwa Hallcroft Fishery results 21st May 2017
20/5/17. Daiwa Hallcroft Leegem Final. Moat Outer (30 Pegs). J Skipper, Gainsborough. 100. 79-1-0. Although the weights were lower than of late this was.a close final with 1 fish separating top 3. Jason Skipper won the final with 79lb of carp caught on hard 8mm pellet. S Clark, Mansfield. 97. 72-10-0. Steve Clark fished pellet […]
River Monsters New Series on ITV: Mysteries of the Ocean
An eighth series of River Monsters see Jeremy wade venturing from fresh and into saltwater as he travels the globe in search this time of sea monsters. The five part series, titled Mysteries of the Ocean, is currently showing on ITV, and Jeremy admits to being ‘out of his comfort zone after seven series of tracking […]
Carp Fishing Essentials
All great fishermen start somewhere, with their first fishing experience. Which is why we are presenting this infographic about Carp fishing with Total Fishing Tackle about what you need for a good carp fishing trip. To help every newbie fisher or an experience fisher find some new gear to treat themselves to. This guide details everything you […]
