A member of Long Eaton Victoria Angling Club, Paul Kerry increased his personal best barbel by one ounce with a magnificent specimen weighing 15lb 6oz from the Long Eaton stretch of the River Trent. The fish was caught in an evening session from the club stretch known as the Thrumpton Ferry Field.
15lb 6oz barbel from River Trent at Long Eaton
Mansfield and Sheffield men fined for fishing without a licence
Two licence-dodging anglers have received their sentences after they were found fishing illegally on waters in North Nottinghamshire. Mansfield angler Joshua Newton has been fined after being caught fishing without a licence at Nether Langwith. Newton, of Egmanton Rd, Medan Vale, was approached by officers while at Langwith Lodge Lake, on the 9 September, Mansfield […]
Angling Trust welcomes two new recruits to Campaigns and Marketing teams
The Angling Trust is delighted to welcome two new members of staff to the Marketing and Campaigns teams. James Champkin has joined the Trust as Campaigns Officer while Ed Noyes takes on the role of Marketing & Communications Officer. Both passionate anglers, James’ responsibilities will be helping to bring about positive outcomes on a number […]
Essex Angler Lands 260lb Wild Arapaima – On His First Trip Abroad!
Essex angler Kevin Carter took the biggest fish of a recent British jaunt to the Essequibo River in South America in the shape of this magnificent arapaima estimated at 260lb. Kevin’s arapaima fell to a chunk of fish on a large circle hook to 100lb braid and put up a spectacular fight, leaping clear of […]
Angling Trust and Fishinginfo launch online angling Video Battle
The Angling Trust has launched an exciting new social media competition to encourage anglers to get back on the banks and inspire newcomers to take up the sport. The Angling Trust Video Battle (ATVB) – run in conjunction with Fishinginfo.co.uk – is calling for anglers to get creative by shooting and editing their own short […]
A career in fisheries management
Myerscough College is offering the chance to build a career in fisheries and angling through its range of Fish Management and Husbandry courses. The Preston college offers a variety of one and two year courses starting in September leading to Level 2 and Level 3 (A level equivalent) qualification which give you that vital stepping […]
Anglers Mail Spring Bank Holiday Issue 2016
ANGLER’S MAIL magazine is back with the Spring Bank Holiday Issue. Get the exclusive full story on cover star Steve Collett and the stunning fish named Vardy, in honour of the Leicester and England football star. Hot news coverage includes an angler who died at a fishery after a ‘fight’, uproar in Spain, and a […]
Jakub Wagner: In Search of Giant Stingray
Big Fish Man is airing 6 June 2016 in the UK on Quest TV at 8 pm and features world renowned big fish angler Jakub Vagner on one of his toughest fishing challenges ever, fishing in Thailand for the awesome Giant freshwater stingray guided by Fishsiam. The show will be repeated over the coming weeks on Quest […]
Fish O: Late carp see Giddins through at Larford
For just about the first time this year, conditions were actually summery for the Larford Fish O Mania Qualifier. However, that kicked the carp into spawning mode and for many they had better things than feeding on their mind. Things weren’t going too well for eventual winner Ian Giddins for the first couple of hours […]
Jakub Wagner: In Search of Giant Stingray
Big Fish Man is airing 6 June 2016 in the UK on Quest TV at 8 pm and features world renowned big fish angler Jakub Vagner on one of his toughest fishing challenges ever, fishing in Thailand for the awesome Giant freshwater stingray guided by Fishsiam. The show will be repeated over the coming weeks on Quest […]
Fish O: Craig has the golden touch at The Oaks
The day dawned grey and misty on the morning of the latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier, fished in the lovely natural surroundings of The Oaks complex at Sessay, near Thirsk in North Yorkshire on Saturday 4th June 2016. By the time the draw had been made and anglers had got to their pegs, the sun […]
Fish O: Harkness through at Coleman’s Cottage
The top six all weighed in over the ton in an excellent Fish O Mania qualifier at Coleman’s Cottage that saw jack Harkness through the the big money final. Incredibly however nearly 30 anglers failed to turn up for this Essex heat. The best weights were on Pathfield Lake, which produced four of the top six […]
Jan Porter Passes Away
The world of angling is mourning the loss of Jan Porter, who has passed away at the age of 60. Jan, an Angling Trust Ambassador, was one of fishing’s most recognisable personalities, respected for his many achievements in various branches of the sport. Jan always had a smile on his face and was an inspiration […]
Angler’s Mail May 10th
HE’s sadly gone, but he’s not forgotten – read the Jan Porter Special in this week’s Angler’s Mail magazine. He’s pictured on the Angler’s Mail cover and inside you’ll find top tips from Jan Porter and insight into the great man, plus anglers own tributes. On The Bank gets a close up look at dayglo […]
Paul Wright takes Fish O Mania Qualifier at Messingham Sands
Messingham Sands fishery’s second Fish O Mania qualifier was won by Paul Wright, a Doncaster angler who weighed on nearly 200lb on the day. The fishery had been in fine form and with good, settled weather in the run-up hopes were very high of a big weight match all round. Rain and a cold wind […]
