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Angel of the North Lakes 1st October
Renewed bid to halt sea bass overfishing
Action to protect sea bass around the English coast from overfishing are expected to stem from a crucial meeting on between sea anglers, commercial fishermen and the fisheries minister, Jonathan Shaw.Anglers will argue the present legal landing size is too small allowing large numbers of immature fish to be marketed commercially and threatening to reduce […]
Big Hit Carping
Clive Owden goes all-out for a big hit at Horseshoe Lake and tells us about the bait he uses, how much he uses and how he decides on a spot to fish… “HORSESHOE Lake is the perfect venue for big hit carp fishing,” said Clive Owden as we watched the water together in a swim […]
Anti Eject Balanced Particle Rig
Chris uses a Gardner Get Knotted tool to tie a small hair loop. A small piece of silicone tubing is then threaded onto the hook link. The hook is then threaded through the tubing, point first. Chris then threads the hook link through another piece of tubing. The second piece covers the knotless knot on […]
Fly-fishing under the midnight sun – Lapland, Finland
Fly-fishing under the midnight sun – Lapland, Finland This is an opportunity for a unique fly–fishing experience. The Land of the Midnight Sun sounds totally magical and unbelievable – and indeed it is. Found only in Polar regions, the sun remains visible above the horizon at midnight. In Lapland, the further north one locates, the […]
Fishing tales from Wales – free brochures, plus enter your catch and win
Fishing tales from WalesWe’ve noticed that anglers who come to Wales, tend to come back again. And again. And again. It must be something to do with the 22,000 acres of lakes set in scenery that hasn’t changed for centuries. Or maybe it’s the 2,406 miles of sea trout rivers and 750 miles of coastline […]
Fly-fishing under the midnight sun – Lapland, Finland
Fly-fishing under the midnight sun – Lapland, FinlandThis is an opportunity for a unique fly–fishing experience. The Land of the Midnight Sun sounds totally magical and unbelievable – and indeed it is. Found only in Polar regions, the sun remains visible above the horizon at midnight. In Lapland, the further north one locates, the longer […]
Fly-fishing helps fight breast cancer
The very first Casting for Recovery UK and Ireland retreat took place from 17th-19th September in West Sussex with support from the Countryside Alliance. Casting for Recovery uses fly-fishing to provide support and education for women with, or who have had, breast cancer.Casting for Recovery UK and Ireland is a non-profit organisation that gives women […]
Irish Angler
November 2007 IssueIrish AnglerContents November 200707 EDITORIALWhat’s the editor going on about now?08 NEWSAll the latest news from the Irish angling scene.13 FISH OF THE MONTHRonald Surgenor’s only ever caught three mullet – but two of them have been specimens. Lucky or what?14 ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! – PIKE SPECIALPaul O’Callaghan is concerned about the state […]
Look after every pike you catch this season
Look after every pike you catch this seasonThat’s the message from the Pike Anglers Club, as another winter predator campaign gets under way.“As we move into autumn, we know many anglers’ thoughts will be turning towards pike and we wish them all a successful winter’s fishing,” said PAC secretary Mark Barrett.“We also know the coming […]
NFA backs sea anglers
Following the launch of the European Fishing Tackle Trade Association’s (EFTTA) campaign to make Governments across Europe aware of the issues surrounding the introduction of sea licences, the NFA would like to pledge its support and would urge all anglers to follow suit by joining the online petition created by EFTTA.EFTTA launched its campaign following […]
Barston Hit By KHV
Barston Lakes is the latest water to have the carp disease KHV confirmed, but the fishery remains open and owner Nigel Harrhy says he’s not too worried.Barston lost around 200 carp from 3-15lb over an eight week period but the deaths have now stopped and the larger fish seemed to have weathered the storm.Barston Lakes […]
White Acres Country Park 25th September
THURSDAY ROVERRESIDENTS MATCH20th SEPTEMBER 2007 223 ANGLERS FISHED ALL WATERS1st RICHARD COUNT 107lb 04ozMALTBY COLLIERY Peg 12 SycamoreLong pole with Pellet shallow 2nd STEVE SLADE 81lb 04ozDUDLEY BAIT & TACKLE Peg 7 Sycamore Meat on the bomb3rd BERNARD AUSTIN 77lb 08oz DAVE PARTIES TACKLE Peg 11 Sycamore Paste & pole4th GARY KIRTBY 73lb 10oz MOSBOROUGH TACKLE Peg 32 […]
Garbolino Tunnel Barn Farm 25th September
Garbolino Tunnel Barn Farm, Shrewley, Warks, House pool 2, Mon. 15. Pete Hancox (Birmingham) 97-11-0, carp and F1’s, poled pellet at 10 metres to the island, peg 10. Rob Swain (Tackle-Box) 91-0-0; Roy Winferdale (Youngs Tunnel Barn Farm) 83-3-0. Wed. 15, New pool. Jim Print (Tunnel Barn Farm) 106-13-0, carp and F1’s, poled maggot at […]
Fisheries Accreditation Scheme launched
Angling has received a major boost with the launch of the Fisheries Accreditation Scheme, a major new initiative aimed at driving upwards the competence of fisheries managers and improving the management of fish in recreational fisheries. The scheme is a joint venture by the Institute of Fisheries Management, the Angling Foundation and the Professional Coarse […]
