The latest issue sees The Carp Channel become the first media outlet to broadcast footage from the programme about the 2013 World Carp Classic at Italy’s massive Lake Bolsena. Organiser Ross Honey has given The Carp Channel first access to the forthcoming made-for-tv programme on the 15th running of the event, which produced great sport […]
The Carp Channel Brings You The World Carp Classic
Chris Sandford Joins Game Fisher’s Diary
The latest issue of Game Fisher’s Diary sees the introduction of Chris Sandford into the fold, as we investigate his fly fishing ‘Stuff’.In fact ‘Stuff’ is the name given to Chris’s quirky video magazine take on the fly fishing scene, and in the first installment Chris picks out his favourite dubbing and feathers, ties up […]
Farlow’s Sold To Wealthy Russian
Iconic London fly fishing tackle shop Farlows has been purchased for an undisclosed sum. The major shareholder of the company involved, BDBCO 870 Limited, is Vladimir Rybalchenko of the Kharlovka Atlantic salmon reserve, a wealthy Russian national with a passion for salmon fishing and conservation. Total-Fishing.com understands that the deal includes repayment of all debt, plus […]
Angling Coach Jailed For Child Sex Offences
Following the appalling news this week of the conviction of 45 year Paul Stead, who used his position as head of the junior section of a Leeds fishing club to commit 23 sex offences against 7 victims dating back to the 1990s, the Angling Trust has called upon all angling clubs and organisations working with […]
Galloway Wins At Meadowlands
Sunday 19th January 2014Meadowlands Teams Of 3, Round 248 pegs Both Lambsdown and Warren pools fished hard for most of the 48 competitors in Round Two, but Jamie Galloway made no mistakes off end Peg 5 to win the match. He bagged nine carp to 12lb on corn fished down the edge for a 62lb […]
Bailiffs Find Guns
Voluntary bailiffs of the Voluntary Bailiff Service’s Angling Watch 3 who were patrolling the River Thames at King’s Meadow, Reading were shocked to stumble upon a cache of weapons.During this patrol, what appeared to be illegal set lines were found – but upon inspection two handguns and an automatic weapon were found attached and hidden […]
Two New 30lb Carp For Barston Lakes
Solihull day ticket water Barston Lakes has stocked two micro-chipped 30lb carp. The mirror carp weighed in at 37.2lb and 30lb. Venue owner Nigel Harrhy commented: “Our anglers are constantly asking ‘what is the biggest fish you have’? It doesn’t matter how many doubles the lake produces; I get the same question almost every day. “Many 30s […]
Rapala and Shimano Hook Up With World Predator Classic
Fishing tackle brand Shimano and Rapala have signed a sponsorship deal with the World Predator Classic. Gerard Bakkenes, Senior Marketing Manager of Shimano Europe Fishing explained: “We know what sort of event Ross Honey, the tournament founder, can deliver and we are delighted to sign up as an Event Partner. Lure fishing is one of […]
Jon Arthur Joins Drennan
Pole Fishing editor pursues new career with international tackle giant. After nearly eight years with David Hall Publishing, Jon Arthur has stepped down as group editor of Match Fishing and Pole Fishing magazine to start a new role with Drennan International. On his new job, Jon commented: “I have loved my time working on both magazines […]
36lb Cod Caught Out Of Penarth
Penarth near Cardiff in South Wales has produced one of the biggest cod caught off the UK coastline in 2013, in the shape of this 36-pounder to Andrew Turrell. Andrew was fishing aboard Rob Rennie’s charter boat ‘Lady Jue’ and tempted the big fish with a squid and lugworm cocktail bait. LADY JUE
Fish O Mania Prize Fund Boosted To Over £60,000
Fish O Mania – the most prestigious competition in match fishing due to its live Sky Sports coverage – has dropped its winner-take-all format and 2014 will see £5,000 go to the runner up as well as a cool £30,000 to the champion. The move means that there will be almost £63,000 paid out over […]
Muskie Record Beaten Twice In Two Days
Two potential world record musky have been and released in the St. Lawrence River, only two days apart. Michael Forjohn, of Ambier, Pennsylvania, landed an enormous 130 cm muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) on December 2nd, while trolling a Swim Wizz lure in the St. Lawrence River, near Clayton, New York. Once hooked up, Forjohn needed only six minutes […]
How To Catch Midwater Carp
Will Raison is in top form in his latest episode as he shows how to locate and fool tricky cold water carp when they are off the bottom, using a pellet waggler approach. His latest episode of Will Raison’s Match Year is available FREE TO VIEW here on this website in the new issue of […]
Saltwater IGFA Records
As seasonal cold fronts move across the US, anglers from around the world travel to coastal Louisiana to target the numerous red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) that congregate on the inshore flats. On October 24th, angler Christine M. Helms of the Florida Keys landed a 11.11 kg (24 lb 8 oz) redfish while fishing with her […]
New World Records For Arctic Char, Northern Pike And Brook Trout
Three new potential All Tackle freshwater fish record have been submitted to the IGF. James Schmid, of Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, caught a potential new All-Tackle Length record Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) on August 15th while fishing the Nanook River in Nunavut, Canada. Schmid was casting a pink bunny fly when he came tight on […]
