Mark Heffernan, Chairman of Dundalk SAC had a day to remember on Carlingford Lough when he boated a massive tope estimated at 67lb 8oz – over the Irish record. Fishing aboard the appropriately named ‘Tope Legend’, a boat owned by Brian Gallagher, the day began well with a tope estimated at 42.5lb, which is over […]
Huge Tope From Carlingford Lough
Tough Going At Earlswood In BW Stillwater Champs
The final qualifier of the 2012 Angling Trust and British Waterways Stillwater Championships took place at Earlswood’s renowned Engine Lake in almost perfect conditions on Saturday 1st September 2012. This qualifier promised so much but actually proved to be a very difficult match for most. An early run of fish around the lake suggested it was […]
Tough Going At Earlswood In BW Stillwater Champs
The final qualifier of the 2012 Angling Trust and British Waterways Stillwater Championships took place at Earlswood’s renowned Engine Lake in almost perfect conditions on Saturday 1st September 2012. This qualifier promised so much but actually proved to be a very difficult match for most. An early run of fish around the lake suggested it was […]
Midlands Anglers’ Forum On River Severn
Midlands based anglers and angling clubs with an interest in river fishing are invited to an Angling Trust regional forum taking place on September 26 at Ombersley Memorial Hall, Ombersley, WR9 0DY. The meeting starts at 6.30pm and the main theme will be steps to improve the fish stocks on the River Severn. Among those in […]
Top Weights From Midlands Natural Waters
There were some stand-out weights in matches held on the area’s natural waterways this weekend, topped by a 53lb bag of nine quality barbel in the Bridgnorth AS match fished on the Linley Bank – angler Derek Fuller fishing pellet feeder and corn from peg 42. Cradley Heath Labour angling club fished a match on […]
Wood Bags Barston Match Record With 188lb
The Barston Lakes match record has been beaten with a massive 188lb net to Gaz Wood. Fishing Method feeder with a red boilie hook bait over a gravel bar at 65 yards for the duration of the 40-peg pairs match, Gaz had a double figure carp first cast from peg 14. He had to cast […]
New Midlands Salesman swaps Product Development for Sales
Zebco Europe Ltd is proud to announce that Lee Collings has joined the company with immediate effect. Lee previously worked as the ‘Carp Product Manager’ for a major brand in the UK for 6 years. Lee will be covering the territory that covers the Midlands and North West accounts. “I am sure that Lee will […]
Mega Match This – Dreams can come true
Some would argue that Les Thompson had more than just the 2012 Maver Mega Match This Final on his mind with his wedding on the horizon! But true to form, in a professional manner and with lady luck on his side, Les set about getting down to business on Saturday 1st September from peg number […]
National Fishing Month – A Resounding Success Despite Distractions
The terrible British weather and the 2012 Olympics didn’t dampen the spirit of the coaches and National Fishing Month (NFM) organisers this year. Despite the distractions, nearly 300 events took place across the country, attracting close to 14,000 participants across a huge range of ages, ethnic backgrounds and social profiles. This year’s events, which took […]
Ray Fishing 24-7 WATCH FOR FREE
In one of our editor’s favourite shows and another one exclusive to Sea-Watch, Andy Ford ‘hooks up’ with a group of avid anglers who eat, drink and sleep shore fishing as they head out onto a Cornish mark to target rays. Andy’s visit coincides with the highest tide of the year, and a rare chance […]
New CEO For Get Hooked On Fishing
The Trustees of GHoF are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Jonathan Duncan will be stepping down as General Manager of GHoF at the end of September. The trustees wish Jonathan and Anna every happiness as they embark on family life in their native New Zealand. Jonathan started by establishing […]
Angling Trust Team England Ladies finish in 7th position in the World Championships
The Angling Trust England Ladies team finished in a disappointing 7th place during the FIPSed World Angling Championships held on the 25/26 of August 2012 on the Van Harinxmakanaal Canal, Leeuwarden, Holland. The team were hoping to build on their bronze medal win last year in Italy and had high hopes of a podium place […]
Bob Roberts’ Andaman Islands Adventure: WATCH NOW
Sea Watch brings you some of the most brutal saltwater action on the planet, as Bob Roberts and friends set about catching probably the toughest fish in the sea. They are fishing off the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean and their target is the tackle-destroying giant trevally. Bob takes up the story […]
Fish To Pull Your Arms Off! FREE TO VIEW
Fish that want to pull your arms out of their sockets are the theme of the Sept/Oct issue of Sea Watch, which is now live and FREE TO VIEW. Not to be missed is the new series of Bob Roberts’ Andaman Islands Adventures – as he and fishing pal Stu Walker ‘enjoy’ some super high […]
Fish To Pull Your Arms Off! FREE TO VIEW
Fish that want to pull your arms out of their sockets are the theme of the Sept/Oct issue of Sea Watch, which is now live and FREE TO VIEW. Not to be missed is the new series of Bob Roberts’ Andaman Islands Adventures – as he and fishing pal Stu Walker ‘enjoy’ some super high […]
