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Anglian Water Fulling Mill International 2008
We are pleased to launch the 2008 series of our international fly-fishing championship. There are heats at 11 top fisheries throughout the British Isles with a date and venue to suit most teams. The event is for teams of six anglers and will be restricted to the first 166 teams to enter (approx 1000 anglers). […]
Free Coaching Session’s for 2008
The Cardiff Bay Harbour Authority along with the Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers is offering the chance to sea anglers to get FREE help and advice for there sea angling sessions. On Sunday the 10th February from 8am to midday at the entrance to the harbour there will be several Sea Angling Instructors both Level […]
7lb perch claimed from the Thames
It’s another big, fat Thames perch, but 7lb? 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). Printer Jason Browing, who lives on a boat on the river, landed the fish at […]
Shot and Shotting Patterns
Pole Clinic from TCF magazine turns its attentions to shotting patterns for pole rigs Shotting patterns affect the way a rig performs. It doesn’t matter how good your float and bait are, if your shotting is completely wrong your catch rate will suffer. Float, bait and shotting all work hand-in-hand to make the ‘perfect’ rig […]
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. The consultation document […]
Launch of “Guide to the Ulster Canal”
IWAI has today formally launched a new publication entitled “Guide to the Ulster Canal”.The launch, at the London Boat Show, was attended by Éamon Ó Cuív TD, Minister for Community Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (RoI) and Edwin Poots MLA, Minister at the Department of Culture arts and Leisure, (NI) who both wrote forewards for the […]
Carbonactive Mini Series Rods
Carbonactive Mini Series Rods Carbonactive Mini Series Rods This range of just three rods has been developed to reflect the current need for shorter rods on many commercial venues where the normal, traditional length of rod is either not required or is indeed unsuitable. All models have amazing fish-playing action and offer excellent […]
‘Crimstoppers’ number launched for fish thefts…
A Crimestoppers-style telephone line is being launched for anglers to report information about fish thefts. Environment Agency fisheries officers have teamed up with the Pike Anglers Club and King’s Lynn Angling Association to trial a new initiative in East Anglia. They hope intelligence they receive will help them target patrols in areas where they will […]
Know Your Deadbaits
Freshwater deadbaits The natural diet of almost every pike in the land, coarse fish are deadly baits for pike and zander. Here are six of the best. Banned BaitsNote that all freshwater fish including lamprey, pollan and trout are banned as deadbaits on most of the lakes of the Lake District of England, where only […]
Mosella Moorlands Farm January
Wednesday 09.01.08Over 50’s19 fished Rover all pools 1st Ken Sherriff (Waters Edge) 47.4.0 Peg 14 Island 2nd Gary Kirkham (Moorlands) 39.12.0 Peg 15 Bank 3rd Mal Watson (Daiwa Gordon Lge) 30.5.0 Peg 4 Middle Thursday 10.01.08Cost-Cutter17 fished Rover all pools 1st Matt Smith (Mosella Black Country) 50.12.0 Peg 22 Bank 2nd Mark Johnson (Mosella Black Country) 26.12.0 Peg […]
Cardiff Barrage Coaching Day
The Welsh Federation of Sea Anglers in conjunction with the Federation of Welsh Anglers were asked to get some coaching sessions off the ground on the barrage. Having attended a meeting with the Port Authority and Cardiff Council we were able to offer 3 free Coaching sessions which are to run Jan 13th, 08.00-12pm, Feb […]
Lure Rods
Lure fishing for predators seems to be growing in popularity by the year. Ever on the case, the tcf team has taken a closer look at some of the many rods on offer. tcf Buyer’s Guide Whether it’s pike, zander, perch or chub you’re after (and sometimes even carp), fishing with artificial lures is becoming […]
BASS Goes to Parliament
On the 21st January, the Bass Anglers’ Sportfishing Society (BASS) will be meeting with MPs of all parties to discuss proposals to further develop the valuable UK Recreational Bass Fishery. Though the new Fisheries Minister (Jonathan Shaw) recently backed down from increasing the legal size at which bass can be taken, there are still worthwhile […]
The Big Interview: Clint Elliott
The fishery manager of the country’s No1 angling holiday destination talks to Gareth Purnell about learning on the hoof and what it’s like to have to disqualify cheats. You are fishery manager at White Acres, the biggest angling holiday destination in the UK. How did that happen? I always used to spend three weeks fishing […]
Silvers win it at Makins…
BW MAKINS THURSDAY “KOBRA AFFORDABLE OPEN” Match Date: 10 January 2008 Lake: LAGOON (Phase 2) Result1st Shane SAYERS Makins 34 lb 2 oz2nd John SMALLEY Makins 14 lb 8 oz3rd John ADAMSON Kobra Feeders 14 lb 2 oz Shane with his winning catch of silvers and two big perch – you know it’s tough out there when silvers win at Makin’s! REPORTThe decision to fish […]
