A field of 79 anglers pitted themselves against turbulent weather in the latest round of Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifying at Barford Lakes. Heavy overnight rain made for tricky conditions early doors but the results couldn’t have been closer. First place on the day went to Oakham angler Andy Adams with an impressive 104lbs 11oz. Andy […]
Andy Adams through from blustery Barford Lakes Fish O Mania qualifier
Guru Micro Shot Refill
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Tony Curd books place in 2017 Fish ‘O’ Mania final in Monk Lakes qualifier with 134lb
Ninety-five anglers braved the windy conditions at the latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier at Monk Lakes in Kent to provide an extremely close match with seven competitors exceeding the magical 100lb mark. First place went to previous finalist Tony Curd (MAP/Bait Tech) who drew peg 136 on Match Lake 4. Tony fished long pole to […]
Angling Trust calls for immediate precautionary halt to wrasse ‘cleaner fish’ gold rush
Members of the public fishing recreationally should be extremely concerned over a new and rapidly expanding commercial fishery which threatens the South West’s wrasse populations. The Angling Trust is calling for an immediate suspension of the fishery supplying live, wild-caught wrasse to the salmon aquaculture market where they are used to remove parasitic sea lice […]
Andy powers to Fish ‘O’ Mania final with brilliant Woodland View catch
Andy Power from Somerset led the way in the latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier at the prolific West Midlands venue, Woodland View Fishery on Saturday, 8th April. Fishing for Preston Innovations, Andy drew peg 25 on Front Deans near the middle of the lake and amassed a brilliant winning weight of 156lbs. Andy said: “I […]
World record freshwater snapper
Jeremiah Michael caught and released this potential new IGFA all tackle world record freshwater snapper (Lutjanus fuscencens) while casting a lure along the shoreline of a jungle river in Sulawesi, Indonesia when the potential record snapper hit. After a short, but tough fight on heavy spinning gear, Malaysian angler Michael was able to land the snapper […]
Superb rod averages at Rutland and Grafham: Anglian Water News
• Easter special at our tackle shops Friday 14th – Monday 17th inclusive at Pitsford, Rutland and Grafham • If customers spend £100 or more in the fishing lodges on tackle and/or clothing they can take a free day boat *on the same day of the purchase*. • If customers spend £50 or more on […]
Anglian Water April 4th 2017: Rod average of over 10 at Ravensthorpe
• With a 10.5 rod average Ravensthorpe is an angler’s dream • Mike proves he’s no April Fool! Rutland’s Independence Day Trophy won by Mike Barrett of Sheffield • Grafham hosts Bob Church Open – Sunday 30 April Please call Grafham Lodge on 01480 810531 for more details www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure Rutland Water 01780 686441; Grafham Water […]
Robert Giles takes spare ticket – then books place in Fish ‘O’ Mania final
Good weather ensured that fishing was to the highest level at this latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier held at Viaduct Fishery, Somerset on Saturday, 1st April. Taking one of the spare tickets on the day saw Robert Giles of South Wales land first place in what was a hard fought match. Robert drew peg 111 […]
Ireland’s Clew Bay produces first specimen skate of the year
Ireland’s Clew Bay has produced its first skate of the year in the shape of this fish estimated at around 157lblb. Darragh McGee of Clew Bay Charters was the lucky angler, fishing aboard White Water II. The fish measured 201cm long by 148cm wide and qualifies as a specimen in Ireland. darragh@clewbaycharters.com Web: www.clewbaycharters.com
Phil Smith bags his ninth 15lb bream
Phil Smith hasn’t lost the thirst for specimen coarse fish despite a list of personal bests that virtually any other angler in the UK could only dream of. His latest triumph came during a three-night session on a stillwater in the Midlands that marked the start of his spring campaign, and produced bream of 13lb […]
Richard Chapman lands a place in Fish ‘O’ Mania final
Richard Chapman from Burton on Trent booked his place in the Fish ‘O’ Mania grand final with a 92lb 8oz winning catch at the Colemans Cottage qualifier. Richard drew peg 5 on Copse Lake – the same peg that produced last year’s winner – and fished across to the island with maggot bait to take […]
Paul Blinkhorn nets top spot at Tunnel Barn Farm Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier
With a hard frost and cold wind greeting the 150 anglers arriving for the Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier at Tunnel Barn Farm, many did not think the contest would achieve the high weights of the previous weekend’s matches. However, warming sunshine and sensible pegging meant that the venue fished very well with numerous good weights […]
Grafham Water in incredible form – rod average over 13!!
• Spectacular spring fishing at Grafham Water with a 13.40 rod average • Head down to Rutland Water on 1 April for the Independence Day Trophy Top prize for heaviest Rainbow or Brown on the day www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure Rutland Water 01780 686441; Grafham Water 01480 810531; Pitsford, Ravensthorpe & Hollowell 01604 781350, Taverham Mills Fishery 01603 […]
The best topwater lure fishing in the Amazon
South American adventure holiday specialists Amazon-Angler.com are inviting a select group of lucky anglers to join them to cash in on what they describe as the best top water lure fishing destination in the Amazon basin. The Rio Aripuana offers possibly the best current peacock bass fishing of all the Amazon tributaries. Host Steve Townson […]
