Following the decision by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) that it will end all salmon and sea trout stocking into rivers in Wales and will close all but one hatchery at Cynrig, Fish Legal has called on NRW to develop a robust and concerted action plan to tackle the longstanding problems causing wild fish decline. Greater […]
Welsh salmon and sea trout hatcheries to close
Anglian Water News October 27th
Roy Bartrum and Adi Naylor win the George Moore Memorial Trophy at Rutland Water This is the final Rudder match in 2014 Series – congratulations to Steve Crowder and Dave Porter who claim the overall crown Popular Fur and Feather Matches Ravensthorpe (boat) 2 November Pitsford Water (boat) 9 November Grafham Water (bank) 30 […]
Incredible Riverfest match on the Warks Avon
With the Warwickshire Avon at Eckington carrying around a foot of extra water and a good colour, big bream weights were expected at the Angling Trust RiverFest qualifier on Saturday 18th October. The Eckington Angling Club waters didn’t fail to deliver as 56 anglers put a total of 960 lbs on the scales with […]
Review of need for two rod licences for big fish anglers announced
The Angling Trust has begun discussions with the Environment Agency on the controversial issue of the coarse angling licence for the use of multiple rods, which has been a longstanding complaint of many carp and specimen anglers who feel aggrieved at having to buy two separate rod licences. The strength of feeling on this subject […]
Pike to 33lb at Pitsford Water
Chris Bobby beats the best to win two day Fry Feeders Match Grafham and Rutland prove a true test for 100 top anglers Pick of the Pike at Pitsford (pictured) 33lb 4oz Pike for Neil Bridges www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure Rutland Water 01780 686441; Grafham Water 01480 810531; Pitsford, Ravensthorpe & Hollowell 01604 781350, Taverham Mills Fishery 01603 […]
Big hit for Ian Russell at Horton
Top Fishing Consultant and Angling Tutor Ian Russell visited the pride of RK Leisure’s Horton complex the K1 venue for a 44 hour session with a tremendous result this week, the Horton complex holds some stunning fish and big catches are regular there but nothing before on this scale for the Surrey based angler. Ian […]
70lb Carp Caught In A Match
An incredible 120-hour match in Croatia produced 79 carp over 40lb with the biggest going a massive 76lb 12oz. The Moscow Carp Club event saw nine teams from the Russian capital taking part, alongside outfits from Ukraine, Lithuania and Belarus. This was no ‘knock-up’ either, with an entry fee of £2,000 and big cash prizes […]
Anglian Water Trout Fishing October 13th
Rutland Water’s best Brown weighs in at 6lb 1½oz and the biggest Rainbow weighs 6lb. Fantastic rod average of 4.4 at Pitsford Water Predator fishing – Rutland, Grafham, Pitsford and Ravensthorpe Lure and dead sea bait from 1 October Please book boats to avoid disappointment www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure Rutland Water 01780 686441; Grafham Water 01480 810531; […]
Angler’s Mail October 14th
Angler’s Mail, October 14 issue Inside the new issue of Angler’s Mail, on-sale from Tuesday, there’s an amazing on-the-banks predator feature with new British lure angling champion Steve Collett plus lots more, including: Pike season starts in style with 35-pounder Anglers mourn death of carp angler hostage UK’s top all-rounder reveals how he won British […]
Jamie Wilde wins £25,000 in close Parkdean Masters final 2014
Jamie Wilde is £25,000 better off having won the 2014 Parkdean Masters final at White Acres Fishery. However, it was as very close run thing with his 46-5-0 weight from unfancied peg 13 less than 3lb ahead of second placed Andy Geldart (43-11-0), with Geoff Vallance also close, weighing in 43-3-0. It was an all […]
Fish Legal sends pollution ‘letter of claim’ to Scottish Water
Fish Legal has sent a letter of claim to Scottish Water seeking compensation on behalf of the Devon Angling Association, an angling club member of Fish Legal in Scotland. In January 2014 Scottish Water pled guilty at Alloa Sheriff Court to causing pollution from Glendevon Water Treatment Works due to an incident in July 2011. […]
Zebco buys Preston Innovations for undisclosed fee
Top Midlands based fishing tackle company Preston Innovations has been sold to Zebco, an American based firm that owns many big brands in the angling market, for an undisclosed fee. The company founded by Dave Preston built a strong presence in the match fishing scene before expanding into the specialist and carp markets in both […]
New match league at Tunnel Barn Farm
Tunnel Barn Farm Fishery is creating a new fishing league for match anglers to be fished from 1st November right through to the 1st October 2015. Points will be awarded to open matches in the week and at weekends where there are 10 anglers or more, with the top 32 anglers at the end going […]
Tackle & Guns Trade Show 2014
The Tackle & Guns Trade Show takes place at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire this coming Sunday and Monday 12th and 13th October. There is as always a strong line-up from the fishing community in this trade-only show, with the likes of Shimano, Fox, Preston Innovations, Maver, Zebco/Browning, Sensas, Marukyu and Gardner Tackle returning for another […]
Harrell leads the way on tough Thames RiverFest qualifier
The 16th Angling Trust RiverFest 2014 qualifier took place on a very low and clear River Thames at Medley on Saturday 4th October, and with weather conditions also far from ideal, it was a tough match for many of the competitors. The top weight of 16-13-0 fell to Angling Trust Ambassador Dave Harrell who came […]
