Sean Mills from Kidderminster smashed the Shatterford record by landing a massive 70lb catfish on Masters Lake this weekend. The monster was landed at 6.15pm Saturday morning on Peg 5 using luncheon meat on a size 2 hook with 20lb line. Needless to say, Sean was delighted with his achievement, having lost a decent cat […]
Shatterford Catfish Record Smashed
Shakespeare Qualifier
Sunday June 26th79 Fished Just half an ounce separated the top two weights in what turned out to be a challenging match for many anglers in bright, hot conditions. Paul Jackson had the top weight on the day, with a 6-5-0 net from peg two. Paul caught small chub early on the waggler, before going […]
Abu Garcia/ Wychavon Qualifier
Saturday June 25th78 Fished Two of the River Avon’s famous Evesham barbel formed the bulk of the top two weights, with one of the fish being the very same specimen that helped Steve Ashmore bag top prize in last years final! Distinguishable by its slightly damaged tail, the 12lb monster fell to Kevin Millards bomb […]
Latest News From Anglian water
Week ending 26 June 2011 • 9lb 6oz Rainbow for Darrell at RavensthorpeDarrell Howard takes best Rainbow of the week • Richard wins Tuesday night boat league at Rutland WaterRichard Cooper of Empingham wins with 8 fish for an impressive 22lb 11½oz • A great place to beginBeginners courses for trout fishing at Rutland, Grafham and Pitsford throughout […]
Dave Lane On Tight Lines this week…
Friday 1st July 7:00pm Sky Sports 3Repeated: 11:00pm Sky Sports 4Sat. 2:00am Sky Sports 44:00am Sky Sports 48:00am Sky Sports 3 Keith will be joined in the bothy by carp fishing legend Dave Lane, one of the most accomplished and respected anglers on the scene. If there’s anything you want to ask them please send […]
2011 International Fundraising ‘Go Fishing with a Star’
A Day’s fishing with an International or top Angler. This is a unique opportunity to spend a day fishing with an angler of your choice and it’s not just for you but it is for two people.Commencing on 1st July 2011 you can bid on Ebay for you and a friend, or a family member […]
Nathan Watson Wins Fish ‘O’ Mania Qualifier
Woodlands Lakes, Thirsk can always be guaranteed to come up with close finishes and this year was no exception with just 12oz being the margin between first and second place. It fell to Nathan Watson last year’s Fish ‘O’ Mania Champion of Champion’s winner to take the honours from peg 20 on Partridge lake at […]
“Best Rod” at EFTTEX 2011 – Hardy Marksman Supero
The new Hardy Marksman Supero rod range has won the prestigious “Best Rod “category at EFTTEX 2011. The original Marksman rods very successfully established Hardy’s return to the coarse fishing market. The new Supero range is the next generation from Hardy. These specialist rods feature super high modulus carbon, durable lightweight Fuji line guides and […]
Something Fishy Going On At Local School
Pupils given the chance to learn about the environment as part of Think Big Schoolchildren from Runcorn took the bait when they were invited to learn more about the environment. Pupils from Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy were given the chance by O2 to compete against each other at The Big Fish Off at Ackers Pit in […]
England Fourth In Tough European Championships
Drennan England fought hard for a medal in a dire European Championships in Poland, but just missed out, finishing fourth of the 27 teams competing. Taking the gold were France, a team noted for its small fish prowess. Indeed this is the first championship for some time where big fish have not played an important […]
Bill Fish Removed From Menus
Initial group of Central American hotels, resorts and restaurants set example for others in promoting sportfishing ecotourism by taking sailfish and marlin off their menus The Billfish Foundation (TBF) entered into an agreement with its conservation partner, the Costa Rica Sport Fishing Federation (FECOPT) and four participating Hilton Worldwide hotels in Costa Rica, pledging to […]
Protection for shark, skate and ray species off Scotland
New rules are being drafted to increase protection of vulnerable species of shark, skate and ray in Scotland. Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead said the Scottish Government intended to introduce a protection order for the species, collectively known as elasmobranchs. Subject to parliamentary approval, this will give greater protection for 26 vulnerable and endangered sharks, skates and […]
Pilot Project Would Protect Wild Salmon
The Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) and the Conservation Fund are partnering on a pilot research project to grow farmed Atlantic salmon in a freshwater closed-containment system. Bill Taylor, president of ASF, said: “With concerns growing over the impacts of salmon farming on threatened and endangered wild Atlantic salmon, it is becoming increasingly apparent that the future […]
Mick Brown Signs For Rapala
Tackle giant Rapala is delighted to announce that it has recently signed a deal to secure top predator angler Mick Brown as its main consultant for the UK.Mick will be the figure head for Rapala UK which includes market leading brands such as Rapala, Storm, Blue Fox and Williamson. His years of experience will enable […]
Tight Lines Friday 1st July 2011
Tight Lines next week… Friday 1st July 7:00pm Sky Sports 3Repeated: 11:00am Sky Sports 4 Sat. 4:00am Sky Sports 48:00am Sky Sports 3 Keith will be joined by carp fishing legend Dave Lane, one of the most accomplished and respected anglers on the scene. There’s bankside action with fellow carper Ian ‘Chilly’ Chillcott and there’ll […]
