More than a third of Britain’s most ecologically valuable lakes need rehabilitating after years of exploitation and degradation, according to an Environment Agency-led study released for World Wetlands Day (February 2).Of the 1047 British lowland lakes1 that are classified as either Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) or support vulnerable Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) species, […]

The latest River Wye open on the popular Belmont match length at Hereford saw some incredible action with 45 of the 50 competitors recording double figures, and 35 of these put over 20lb onto the scales and 35 weighed over 20lb. Even the normally regarded poor areas saw roach weights over 30lb recorded.Match winner was […]

PLAN YOUR FISHING TRIP WITH THE LEXIBOOK WEATHER STATIONHere’s something to help you plan the best day’s fishing! Total-fishing.com has teamed up with Lexibook to giveaway four “Home Pack” Weather Stations with sensors, worth £29.99 RRP each.The easy to use weather station has three sensors so you can check the temperature in the home and […]

 Rig ZoneAfter filming the Korda Underwater series , Danny Fairbrass’ rig knowledge is boundless. TC asks him to reveal three of his favourites…Under PressureDo you want to catch carp from pressure venues? Nick Helleur shows you how to kick-start your swim with his ‘hot mix’ and catch carp throughout winter.10 Top Tips – LiquidsPut some […]

Leading fisheries organisation NAFAC, the National Association of Fisheries and Angling Consultatives, has announced an opportunity for anglers and angling clubs who are not yet members of the forward thinking body, to find out more about its facilities. This year, the Annual General Meeting will again be held in conjunction with the well-liked Thames Fisheries […]

SENSASCARPX 14FT MATCH RODRRP: £49.99Pieces: ThreeGuides: Quality linedReel seat: Screw-fitHandle: 40/60 cork/EVAContact: www.sensas.fr  tcf says: All the power is in the top half, so it will handle those lunges from carp and barbel with considerable ease.

Specialist Hard Mono Hard Core, super hard mono is another innovative development in monofilament design from Ultima. With a completely new raw material and new extrusion technology, we now produce the hardest line on the market. THE TOUGHEST MONO THERE ISHard Core was originally designed for leaders for predatory fish such as the pike, zander […]

A groundbreaking scheme in the Midlands, which was supported by the People’s Millions just over a year ago, has come to fruition.Get Hooked on Fishing Midlands (GHOF), supported by a £50,000 grant from the Big Lottery Fund will improve the quality of life for youngsters in South Birmingham, which includes those at risk of social […]

Getting Hooked: Get Hooked on Fishing, Angling and Youth Inclusionby Dr. Adam Brown A new independent research report, released today by Substance, has highlighted the contribution that fishing can make in activity-based youth projects and programmes which target young people at risk. The report, Getting Hooked: Get Hooked on Fishing, Angling and Youth Inclusion, by […]

 tcf February Issue   Alternative AngleJohn Bailey travels to an unspoilt section of the Hampshire Avon to lay to rest some ghosts from his angling youth. Commercial BreakAlex Bones explains how pole-fish corn over hemp is the top tactic for targeting winter carp on commercials. Anything But CarpHigh water levels challenge Ian Welch’s stick float skills as he faces […]

South West Water was ordered to pay £7,500 in fines and costs after sewage escaped from an Exeter sewage treatment works into the River Exe. The case was brought by the Environment Agency.Countess Wear is one of the largest sewage treatment works in Devon. It treats sewage from Exeter and surrounding villages.On October 21, 2005 […]

A senior Environment Agency policy chief has gone on record to state the agency will not be seeking either a blanket ban – like that proposed in Scotland – or further regional by-laws, such as the Cumbrian coarse bait ban.PAC president Phil Wakeford said: “We are extremely pleased, however it will never go away completely. […]

 The Skinz Bait Range First and foremost, Skinz is a collection of hookbait and feed pellets which feature a flexible, biodegradable skin around a highly digestible core, both containing powerful fish attractants and feeding triggers. They are naturally sinking and need no pre-soaking before use. They can be loosefed like other pellets, added to groundbait, used in […]

Although the barbel has evolved as a river fish, there has been a growing trend towards stocking them into stillwater fisheries.Whilst this has split opinions among fishery interests, the Environment Agency’s view is that some stillwaters are suitable for the fish to thrive. Water quality is the key factor, but it is difficult to determine […]