‘Don’t be a victim of the great fishing line scam’ – that’s the message EFTTA is getting across to anglers in a new advertising campaign which starts next month. The organisation is ramping up its 2014 Line Charter initiative, which targets line companies that make false claims about their products, by placing advertisements in consumer […]
The Great Fishing Line Scam
Gareth Bags His PB Perch
Total-Fishing.com’s Gareth Purnell has banked over fifty 2lb-plus perch but had never broken the magical 3lb barrier until slipping the net under this cracking 3lb 7oz specimen on the River Nene near Peterborough on the last day of the season. Gareth, who is moving on from his ‘Fishing TV’ project at the end of this […]
1912 Hardy Perfect Highlight Of Auction
Fishing enthusiasts are in for some spectacularly good catches at Addisons of Barnard Castle’s annual sporting sale on Thursday 3 April. Amongst the lots are a large number of quality fishing rods and reels, including around sixty pieces by the renowned Northumberland-based rod makers Hardy Bros. One of the star items is a rare Hardy’s ‘Perfect’ […]
Anglers Mail March 25th
Inside the March 25 issue of Angler’s Mail If you thought last week’s issue covered some incredible river specimens, you’re in for another treat as we round up the late-season action following a specimen extravaganza on the nation’s rivers and lakes. Also inside this week’s bagged issue, which comes with an exclusive spring gear guide: […]
Trout To Over 9lb At Ringstead Grange
Ringstead Grange had another good week although the weather was changeable with lots of good quality fish coming out. The largest fish of the week went to Dave Strudwick from Burton Latimer, weighing in at 9lbs 2oz (pictured) caught on a Gold Head Damsel. Paul Shephard from Bedford had his limit the largest weighing 5lbs 12oz. […]
2014 England Under 23 Trials
Mark Downes, Drennan Team England Manager is on the lookout for talented anglers young anglers who would like to apply for the England Under-23s team trials. The under 23s World Championship is due to be staged at Assen in the Netherlands from 25th-26th July 2014. The trails will take place on Saturday 12th April on […]
Kaneko’s Buri Sets Line Class Best
Japanese angler Shin Kaneko needed 10 minutes to subdue a potential record buri (Japanese amberjack) (Seriola quinqueradiata) he caught while jigging off Iki, Japan with Capt. Motoshi Kaneko. Back at the docks, Kaneko’s buri tipped the scales at 20.18 kg (44 lb 8 oz) – heavy enough to claim the men’s 24 kg (50 lb) […]
Kiwi Snapper Is All Tackle Length Best
Kiwi angler Rex Harrison caught the potential new All-Tackle Length record snapper (squirefish) (Pagrus auratus) – a 78 cm trophy – while fishing cut skipjack tuna off the coast of Cape Brett, New Zealand with IGFA Representative Scott Tindale. Harrison needed only five minutes to subdue the potential record, which was quickly released after being […]
Monster Lough Corrib Ferox Trout
The guys at Corrib Predator Team have been out as well, and as ever producing some fine fish for their clients. Over the first couple of weeks fishing was tough, but they landed several ferox trout into the low double figures. At the start of March, they had their first group of Czech clients, and […]
Chetco River Record Rainbow Trout
Bob Gaines has potentially tied up the IGFA All-Tackle Length record for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) with this 75 cm fish he caught while fishing Oregon’s Chetco River. Gaines enticed the trophy rainbow with a custom nymph fly and needed 10 minutes to land the fish after hooking it alongside guide Rye Phillips. If approved, […]
Wild Trout Trust eBay auction raises £59,413
The Wild Trout Trust auction on eBay was a resounding success, raising £59,413. The money will be used to help fund the Trust’s work to provide practical advice to fishing clubs and landowners to improve habitat for wild trout and sea trout. Thank you so much to all the very generous donors and bidders who […]
Three Double Tons In Pairs Match At Larford Lakes
Anglers are in for some sensational sport at Larford Lakes this spring and summer if matches there at the weekend are anything to go by. In Saturday’s Maver Classic qualifier on the Match Lake, the top five all had over 100lb of F1s and carp, winner Chris Bradney taking 177-9-0 to the scales – pole […]
New stocks for Makins Fishery
Makins Fishery is in the process of a major re-stocking with over 3000lb of new fish going into the complex last week alone. The mirror and common carp went into Lake Two, Derwent, Thames, Avon, Inner Avon, Paddock and Crator pools with fish ranging from small ‘stockies’ to fish up to 2lb. More fish are […]
Fun And Frolics On The Stour
The Warwickshire Stour doesn’t get the publicity that its southern river of the same name commands, but this little, winding river that runs through Shipston and Newbold offers some excellent sport with chub, dace and trout in particular. Local club Shipston-on-Stour AC are planning a ‘Fun And Frolics’ festival on the venue in July, based […]
2014 Angling Trust Coarse Fish Conference
Anglers are being invited to attend the Angling Trust Coarse Fish Conference 2014 Details: May 28th 2014South Street Arts CentreReading The 2014 Angling Trust Coarse fish conference is aimed at coarse anglers, fishing clubs and riparian owners, to provide inspiration and practical guidance to improve coarse fish stocks in rivers and stillwaters.All over the country ‘catchment […]
