SHERWOOD FOREST FARM PARK FISHERY INVITE YOU TO FISH THE SPRING PAIRS SERIESTHE WINNING PAIR WILL WIN A HOLIDAY TO WHITE ACRES FOR THE oCTOBER FESTIVAL AT THE CORNISH COMPLEXSTARTS SUNDAY MARCH 25th  FOR 10 MATCHES WITH THE BEST 7 MATCHES COUNTING ON SECTION POINTSPOINTS AWARDED: – 1ST – 1 POINT 2ND – 2 POINTS […]

Shock StikkThe Shock Stikk caused a sensation when it was launched in late 2006, allowing anglers to take charge of even large commercial fishery sized carp when fishing in the margins and land them in double quick time. The Shock Stikk comes ready elasticated and bushed and a spigot jointed 1.5m extension with X rubber […]

NAFAC has welcomed the announcement by the Environment Agency of an additional method of applying for consents to move live freshwater fish. From April 2007, Angling Clubs will be able to apply on-line 24 hours a day for Section 30 consents to introduce fish and Section 25 Consents to use an unlicenced instrument to catch […]

NAFAC members, the Upper Thames Fisheries Consultative, are celebrating victory after 14 years patiently pressing the authorities to take note of a long standing illegal discharge in the Thames catchment. Their dedication on behalf of local anglers has seen Thames Water prosecuted for discharging sewage into 4 Thames tributaries, Curbridge Ditch, Colwell Brook, Emma’s Dyke […]

One series wasn’t enough for us, so we just had to do it again. THINKING TACKLE series 2, is back in 2007 on SKY SPORTS and will be more action and top tip packed than ever.  In series two Dan will be visiting waters around Europe and the UK to pit his wits against some […]

The Environment Agency has kicked off the first consultation of a programme to identify what needs to be done to protect and improve rivers, lakes and groundwater to meet new European guidelines.River Basin Planning: Working Together is the first step in the consultative process of developing River Basin Management Plans for each of the River […]

A ringing endorsement for livebaiting has come from a powerful lobby group representing some of the biggest names in fishing.The Angling Trades Association – whose members include tackle giants Daiwa, Leeda, Masterline, Middy, Mustad, Shakespeare, Sundridge, the angling media and major retailers – is supporting the Pike Anglers Club and its allies in their campaign […]

Fish numbers in some of London’s rivers were given a boost by the Environment Agency last month as 1,500 juvenile fish were released into three rivers. The restocking was carried out at locations on the River Wandle, the Beverley Brook and the Hogsmill. The Environment Agency has released coarse fish including, chub, dace and barbel since […]

The Angling Development Board is now seeking the services of senior volunteers and a team of professional development staff to realise the aspirations of the Angling Whole Sport plan. A Chair and Finance Director are also sought to be key members of the Board, and a team of development staff, led by a Senior Development […]

Representatives from across the UK are set to congregate in County Durham to learn how angling can help develop the academic and social skills of young people.Get Hooked on Fishing, the successful scheme backed by the Environment Agency, hosts its first conference on Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 January. Delegates from everywhere from Lockerbie to […]

Nick Hancock is the presenter of stv’s exciting new series from SMG Productions, Nick Hancock’s Fishing School. The ten-part series, which goes out on stv from January 2007, follows six aspiring anglers from all walks of life, as they spend two intensive weeks living and fishing together in the remote area of Scourie in the […]

On the 8th January 2007 Mr Joseph Perks, an angler from Worthing, West Sussex was fined  and made to contribute towards prosecution costs for retaining undersize sea bass after pleading guilty to the offence at Worthing Magistrates Court.  Officers with the Sussex Sea Fisheries District Committee boarded Mr Perks vessel in July 2006 and upon […]

Congratulations to the following Total-Fishing.com users who each win a pair of tickets to the Carp Spectacular Show off Junction 8 of the M25 on Jan 13th, 14th.  For more information see www.carpspectacular.info Brian DaviesSwanseasa5 9ey Steve FlightMaidstone Tessa HambleyBedworth Simon FarrelLondon Glyn J ParkerWard End Charlie McConvilleLondon Elliot DeanMaidstone Rio Bryan-EdwardsChesthunt  

Anglers in South West Wales are celebrating following fish stocking at five angling locations. Fisheries officers from Environment Agency Wales released over 8,000 coarse fish into ponds and lakes around south west Wales. The fish were introduced to help increase stocks and give many people the chance to experience angling for the first time.  The […]

If you bought someone aged 12 years old or over a fishing rod for Christmas, make sure they have a valid rod licence before they try it out. The reminder comes as nearly 300 anglers were prosecuted by the Environment Agency in December, resulting in more than £44,000 in fines and costs.    “Fishing for salmon, […]