The Kennet and Avon Canal has produced one of the biggest carp ever landed from a canal in the UK. The 45lb 4oz beauty fell to Bill Philips’ Mainline Cell boilie offering. Wiltshire angler Bill, who is retired, set the British canal carp record in 2013 with a fully scaled mirror going 47lb.
45lb Canal Carp
Near 100lb cod for Liverpool angler
Wow! Liverpool angler Bert Williams shows off a blockbusting cod he caught on a trip to Norway this week with Sportquest Holidays. The 96lb brute too a Westin Big Bob lure. It follows hot on the heels of a 91-pounder caught on the same type of lure by Swedish angler Johan Mikkelsen in Soroya, Norway […]
Kerry Kirkwood nets his place in the Fish ‘O’ Mania final
Despite a sharp drop in temperature overnight, Solhampton Fisheries, near Stourport on Severn demonstrated some results that means it will undoubtedly host other similar events in the future. Fished over seven lakes, most competitors had no idea what to expect at this Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier held on Saturday 19th March but with no F1s, […]
More angling on BT Sport
Well known angler and presenter Rob Hughes has been signed up by BT Sport in a mega deal that will see angling taken into the homes of millions of viewers. The broadcasting giants have thrown their support behind a host of new angling shows which will include both competition highlights and a ‘Top Gear-style’ fun […]
Anglian Water trout reports March 21st
· Bob Gooden (pictured) makes a good start to the new season at Rutland with a 5lb Rainbow · Ravensthorpe rod average 11.7 for the week · 6lb Pitsford Rainbow for George Hackett · Anglian Water Airflo International Don’t miss out on this great 6 man team competition. For more information about the competition and to […]
Take A Friend Fishing 2016
The Easter holiday period heralds the first of three TAKE A FRIEND FISHING (TAFF) campaign initiatives for 2016, to encourage parents, grandparents, guardians and friends to enjoy fishing with family members and friends who have not fished before, free of charge. TAFF is run by the Angling Trades Association, supported by the Environment Agency who […]
World record comizo barbel banked
Spanish angler David Aldana has landed what’s believed to be a new world record Comizo or Iberian barbel (luciobarbus comizo) in the shape of this magnificent fish that took the scales round to 41lb! The Herrera del Duque specialist who has landed carp to over 90lb, is not revealing the venue. Although information is sketchy, the […]
Chris Kitchen claims third Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier place for 2016
130 competitors gathered at the picturesque Hayfield Lakes, Doncaster on Saturday 12th March 2016 for the third Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier on a cool misty morning. The fishery had recovered well after the recent heavy rains and although there was a cool south easterly breeze blowing the weather looked set fair. Recent 200 lb weights […]
Angling Trust and Canal & River Trust Junior Canal Championship 2016
Going into its third year, the Angling Trust and Canal & River Trust are delighted to announce they are organising the Junior Canal Championship for 2016. This vibrant and fun Championship will be held on Saturday 29th October on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, from Penkridge to Acton Trussell hosted by Wolverhampton Angling Association. Entry […]
RiverFest back with new booking process
The biggest river fishing competition in the UK is back for 2016 and as the competition enters its fourth year the Angling Trust has revealed members will be able to apply for tickets through a new online booking system. RiverFest 2016 gets underway on Saturday 18th June at Mirfield on the River Calder. The twenty […]
Giant Colombian Peacock Bass
Armando Giraldo landed what is the second heaviest Orinoco peacock (Cichla orinocensis) every reported to the IGFA – and the heaviest ever recorded on fly tackle – while fishing the remote southern part of Colombia. Giraldo needed approximately 10 minutes to subdue the beautifully colored Orinoco peacock that tipped the scales at a whopping 5.22 kg […]
Fantastic start to trout season on Ravensthorpe and Pitsford
• Bumper bags all round as anglers enjoy a fantastic start to the new season at our fisheries Grafham Water is the latest to open with a rod average of 7.8 Last week anglers recorded rod averages of 7.2 at Ravensthorpe and 6.8 at Pitsford • All eyes now on Rutland Water which opens […]
Junior Shore Anglers and the England Development Programme
The Angling Trust is inviting junior shore anglers to get involved in the 2016 England Talent Pathway programme.The programme provides opportunities for young anglers to learn about international tactics and techniques from current England international anglers and coaches. Last year, 18 anglers received expert tuition and many went on to represent England at Under-16 level.Due […]
Preston Innovations Junior League back for Spring 2016
Dates and venues for the 2016 Preston Innovations National Junior Angling League have been announced by the Angling Trust. Three new leagues have been added for Spring 2016 ensuring anglers in North Yorkshire, Humberside and Surrey will have the opportunity to get involved. In total, 10 leagues each containing four fixtures will be held on […]
Jamie Hughes wins first 21016 Fish O Mania Qualifier
Jamie Hughes wins top spot at the first Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier for 2016 at Tunnel Barn Farm The 150 competitors arriving for the first Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifier of 2016 were greeted by scattered snow showers and a biting North Easterly wind at Tunnel Barn Farm in Shrewley, Warwickshire on Saturday 5th March. For […]
