A PROPOSAL to extend Ireland’s ban on seabass fishing in the Irish and Celtic Seas to all EU vessels has been welcomed the Irish fisheries minister Simon Coveney. Coveney told reporters that move underpins the conservation actions already taken by Ireland with regard to this vulnerable stock. “Ireland has had stringent measures in place for […]
Ireland welcomes commercial fishing ban on sea bass
Superb rod average of 7.25 at Pitsford Water
Fantastic sport at Pitsford Water Rod average of 7.25 Rutland Water at its best for both bank and boat anglers Bank anglers are enjoying best sport of the season so far Number of limits for rudder anglers Don’t miss Evening boat leagues Thursday evening boat club Ravensthorpe Tuesday evening Summer fishing club at Pitsford Water. […]
Carp world record blasts its way to 105lb
Hungarian super water Euro Aqua has added to its stellar reputation by producing this new world carp record at a massive 105lb. The mighty mirror carp was banked by Czech angler Thomas Krist, and beats the existing world best of 101lb 4oz caught from the same water last September. The venue first found its way […]
Eddie Green Takes Barford Fish ‘O’ Mania Qualifier
Blustery but sunny conditions greeted the 125 anglers in the latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifying match at Norfolk’s Barford Lakes on Saturday 16th May 2015. General thoughts were that the winner would come from either Match, Top or Pleasure lakes at the complex, and that the 3 lakes of Railway, Willow and Colton would be […]
Angling Trust backs mental health support scheme
A Derbyshire NHS scheme to help people recover from mental health problems through fishing has received the support of the organisation representing all English anglers – the Angling Trust, and Charles Walker MP and is now set to be rolled out across the country. Angling 4 Health, which enables people being supported by Derbyshire Healthcare […]
Greys Supports Youth Fly Fishing
The Angling Trust has announced it is to collaborate with Greys Fishing to support youth fly fishing in England. The two year deal will see Greys Fishing become the Official Supplier to England Youth Fly Fishing and the Official Sponsor of both the Loch Style and newly launched Junior Bank National. The Alnwick based company […]
Salmon & Trout Association asks members to defend key nature laws
Salmon & Trout Association asks members to defend key nature laws The S&TA is one of 100 voluntary organisations across the UK that have joined forces to call for the protection of Europe’s natural environment and the laws which underpin conservation or rivers and lakes across Europe. The European Habitats Directive exists to protect the […]
Kerry Kirkwood wins The Oaks Fish O Mania heat
The latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifying match was fished at The Oaks complex in North Yorkshire, using 6 of its lakes on Saturday 9th May 2015. Local information favoured the newer lakes Ash, Beech and Sycamore, but the cold wind and heavy cloud cover (now familiar weather conditions for the northern qualifiers!) would mean that […]
Sean Huggins wins at Blythe Waters
Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Stillwater Championship Report: Round 2 – Blythe On a breezy and cool day, but with a warm welcome from fishery managers Gail and Dave, Blythe Waters was the venue for the second qualifying match of the Angling Trust & Canal & River Trust Stillwater Championships held on Sunday […]
Superb 5.4 rod average at Pitsford water
Superb sport at Pitsford Water with a rod average of 5.4. Rutland Water hosts Dave Hodgson Memorial Steve Peart wins and Tom Davis takes second place despite an eventful disembarkation from his boat at the pontoon. Don’t miss Evening boat leagues Thursday evening boat club Ravensthorpe Summer fishing club at Pitsford Water. Tuesday evenings from […]
LEVAS opens Fletchers Pond to all members
Long Eaton Victoria Angling Society has taken the decision to open up their premier carp water, Fletchers Pond in Long Eaton, to their whole membership with immediate effect. Until now, only members approved to hold a special permit (and living locally) were allowed to fish the lake that has produced numerous 30-00+ sized carp in […]
10,000 rainbow trout for Washburn Valley fishery
Yorkshire Water has launched it’s annual restocking programme, with the company adding the first batch of rainbow trout to it’s Washburn Valley fishery, near Harrogate which will no doubt lift the spirits of anglers everywhere. Approximately 10,000 lb of rainbow trout, which are highly regarded game fish, will be added to the company’s fishery at […]
Big year ahead for Match Aid
Angling charity March Aid is looking forward to its biggest year yet as it continues its quest to raise money for UK charities and to help and support juniors and those in a vulnerable position to enjoy the sport. The organisation is hosting a number of major events in 2015 including the Junior Match Aid […]
Linear produces a 50lb carp at last!
Oxfordshire’s Linear Fisheries – probably the most famous day ticket carp water in England – has at last produced its first every 50lb carp. The 52lb coming carp fell to lady angle Angie Lawley, who was fishing on 26-acre Oxlease Lake. Angie, who is a venue regular and is considered by many to be the […]
Perry Stone wins Monk Lakes Fish O Mania qualifier
Horrendous conditions faced the 145 competitors in this latest Fish ‘O’ Mania qualifying match held at Monk Lakes Fishery, Tonbridge, Kent on Wednesday 6th May 2015 with gale force winds all day and heavy rain at the start, with at least one pole broken in the wind. The conditions did not put the fish off […]
