ANGLER’S MAIL MAGAZINE – the original and best weekly magazine for anglers – is back with a barnstorming issue full of exclusive content. On the cover, and inside the magazine, you’ll find Chris Yates, former carp record holder and star of TV’s A Passion For Angling. Chris joins AM’s Specialists series to share with […]
Angler’s Mail May 3rd
Barnsley Blacks win Commercial Stillwater Championship 2016
Twenty eight teams contested Angling Trust’s top Stillwater event at the usually prolific Garbolino Lindholme Lakes, Epworth, Doncaster on Saturday 30th April 2016. However, the wildly fluctuating weather in the days leading up to the Championship and on the day itself pretty well ensured that for many it would be a struggle. That said the […]
Anglian Water Trout Fishing May 3rd
Rutland Water Fish week 2,148 (Season 7,918) Returns 390 (1,479) Rod average 5.5 (5.35) It’s May and Rutland Water is on fire with buzzers galore. Anglers are recording some memorable catches despite the changeable weather conditions. There are huge columns of buzzers around the entire reservoir and with such exceptional water quality the trout […]
Drennan North West Top At Heronbrook
Drennan North West have retained their title as Heronbrook Spring League Champions. This well-established league saw 30 teams of four competing over six rounds at the Staffordshire venue. Drennan North West’s experienced quartet consisted of Stu Conroy, Steve Conroy, Richard O’Connor and Matty Dawes. Six consistent team performances saw them take the title with 96 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drennan England U23s Squad Announced For 2016
Drennan England U23’s team manager Mark Downes has announced the squad to compete in the 30th FIPSed U23’s World Championships which will be held in Coruche, Portugal. Retaining their places from last year are; Alex Clements, Matt Barnett and Rory Jones while Bradley Gibbons will also feature as he progresses from the U18s. The fifth […]
Przemek Solski books his lucky ticket to the Fish ‘O’ Mania Final
This Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier held at Makins Fishery on 27th April 2016 started with one of the hardest frosts of the year. With the weather forecast warning of severe squalls with snow, hail and rain to come, the mood at the draw was decidedly glum, despite the fishery having been on generally good form […]
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 […]
Oustanding fly sport at Anglian Water trout fisheries
Week ending 24 April 2016 Outstanding sport across the board and some great match reports from all of our fisheries Happy 50th Birthday to Grafham Water As part of the forthcoming Grafham Water 50th anniversary we are organising a boat pairs match to celebrate 50 years of fly fishing at Grafham Water. […]
Les Marshall wins Fish O Mania qualifier at Messingham Sands
Barnsley angler Les Marshall takes the lead at Messingham Sands Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier The latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifying match was fished at the well-stocked Messingham Sands complex in Scunthorpe on six of its ponds; Oak Tree, Tripp, Hollywood, Merry’s, Islands and Swan on Saturday 23rd April 2016. A recent cold snap, with overnight […]
Paul Blinkhorn wins Patridge Lakes Fish O Mania qualifier
The latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier was held at the fabulous Partridge Lakes complex in Cheshire on Wednesday 20th April 2016 with a full house of 200. Several reserves failed to pick up a spare ticket at the draw which is a clear measure of the venue’s popularity. The weather was on its best behaviour […]
From a 30lb Pike to a 13lb Rainbow Ravensthorpe had it all last week!
Latest News and Information from Week ending 17 April 2016 • From a 30lb Pike to a 13lb Rainbow Ravensthorpe had it all last week! • Rutland Water hosts the first heat of the 2016 Anglian Water Airflo International Winners Northern Drifters plus 4 other teams make it through to the […]
Nathan Watson through from blustery Fish O Mania Barford heat
Horrible conditions greeted the 119 anglers in this latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifying round held at Barford Lakes, Norfolk on Saturday 16th April 2016. It was freezing cold, pouring with rain and breezy. It stayed like that until the last hour, making for a very patchy match. Former Champion Nathan Watson from Louth drew favoured […]
Fotheringham and Lidgard net their Fish ‘O’ Mania Final qualifying places
Just for a change the weather was pretty good for this midweek Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier held on Wednesday, 13th April, with very Spring-like temperatures and a gentle breeze. As a result the resident fish at Garbolino Lindholme Lakes really responded with nine anglers posting ton-plus weights and 18 of the 10-pegs being won with […]
