The Angling Trust Schools National made its way to the wonderful Hallcroft fisheries in Retford for its inaugural run out and once more was generously sponsored by Daiwa. Although forecast, the heavy rain and thunderstorms abated and with plenty of room across Moat, Reed and Canal pools the young anglers took the opportunity to bag […]
Campsmount Academy retain Match Fishing Schools National at Hallcroft Fishery
Blythe Waters Stillwater Champs Qualifier: Richard Bedder tops the field
Pic: Eight out of the ten qualifiers (Mick Bull and David Markham not present (hi-res image available) Richard ‘Bedder’ than the rest at Blythe The fourth qualifier for the AT & CRT Stillwater Championships was held in near perfect conditions at Blythe Waters Fishery. With a light wind and overcast conditions the 18 anglers that […]
Bait-Tech sign up three new young faces for 2017
Bait-Tech are delighted to welcome three new faces to our team of consultants. With the ever-evolving trends on the UK Commercial Match Scene we feel it is vital to keep on top of this to continue the development of cutting edge bait products to bring to market and stay at the forefront of the industry. […]
Tight in the Disabled National as Nichols edges out Fay
The Angling Trust Anglers with Disabilities National Championship saw 19 anglers battle it out on the lucrative Molands pool on a muggy overcast day at Packington Somers. International Silver Medalist Elliott Fay stormed out of the blocks catching F1s on long pole from peg 46, but his early lead was eventually whittled away as Elliott’s […]
Sandra Scotthorne at the double in Ladies Match Fishing National
The Angling Trust Ladies National Championship saw 43 anglers battle it out on Gearys and Little Gearys on a muggy, overcast day at Packington Somers. The England International Ladies were very strong on the day and filled the top six places. Taking the Championship title for a second time was Sandra Scotthorne who drew on […]
Anglian Water Trout Fishing: Rutland celebrates 40 years at the top
Remarkable Rutland Water – celebrating 40 years of fishing at this top venueQuality fish and birthday surprises mark the big day Summer offers across all of our trout fisheries Extra senior day launching this summer! Great news for our senior anglers, in addition to our popular ‘Senior Tuesday’ we are now adding a ‘Senior Thursday’ […]
All White for Alex in Boddington Stillwater Champs heat
The nationally renowned Boddington Reservoir was the host for the third qualifier for the AT & CRT Stillwater Championships. Overcast conditions and gentle winds met the 41 anglers that had made their way from around the country to the Northamptonshire bagging mecca. The top weight on the day and qualifying first from D section […]
Tough for Preston Innovations Team England in Portugal, but Mick Vials grabs silver
World Feeder Fishing Championships 2017 River Raia, Portugal Report By Gareth Purnell It was tough going for Preston Innovations Team England at the 2017 World Feeder Fishing Championships in Portugal, but the team did have a silver lining as Mick Vials finished second in the individual stakes at the River Raia. England finished a disappointing […]
Huge 3lb 5oz roach falls to carp angler’s ‘wafter’
Highbridge Fisheries in Norfolk has thrown up another of its giant roach, this 3lb 5oz beauty which fell to a carp angler. Sean Jackson was fishing a shrimp flavoured 15mm ‘wafter’ bait and had just cast out after landing a double figure carp when the big redfin, thought to be one of the biggest caught […]
Anglers and scientists baffled by influx of Pacific Salmon in Irish rivers
Pink or Pacific salmon have been turning up in Irish rivers. Pic: Wiki Anglers and scientists have been left somewhat baffled as the PACIFIC salmon has started turning up in Irish and Scottish rivers. The fish, which originates off the west coasts of the USA and Canada, have been reported in the last couple of […]
2017 sees 122 offences of fishing during the coarse fish close season
The Environment Agency reported 122 offences of fishing during the close season, following 670 patrols carried out in the restricted period. The targeted patrols also detected 179 other offences, mainly unlicensed fishing. Environment Agency Fisheries Enforcement Officers were supported by 232 Angling Trust Voluntary Bailiff Service members, carrying out over 5,000 hours of patrols under […]
Mexican star studded grouper is a world record for Chris
Chris Wheaton set a new world best mark for the star-studded grouper (Hyporthodus niphobles) with this 31-pounder caught out of Loreto, Mexico. Chris was fishing mackerel bait on the bottom when the fish, which looks set to take the IGFA All Tackle World Record for the species, hit and put up a touch seven minute […]
Anglian Water Trout Fishing July 10th: Great fly fishing at Grafham Water
Latest news and reports from Anglian Water’s Trout Reservoirs Extra senior day launching this summer! Great news for our senior anglers, In addition to our popular ‘Senior Tuesday’ we are now adding a ‘Senior Thursday’ for the rest of the season. On these days anglers over 65 can take a 2 man boat for £19 […]
Esselle DIY Pole Repair Kit: £29.99
Let’s face it, for pole anglers breakages go with the territory. And the pole repair business has grown up due to the sheer cost of replacing even a single pole section on the more expensive poles. Another thing that’s happened is anglers trying to carry out repairs themselves, and the leading pole repair company Esselle […]
Funding secured for two more years to help to tackle fishery predation
Pic: Innovative techniques such as mannequins have been used to deter fish-eating birds including cormorants Funding for two vital Angling Trust roles to help tackle predation by cormorants and goosanders has been extended for a further two years. The Environment Agency has been given approval to use rod licence income to safeguard the Fisheries […]
