Ultima have launched several ground breaking products over the last few years. Power Plus, Power Match and Power Steel all represent the ultimate product seen in their particular field. Now the range is complete with the launch of Power Silk, the strongest and best presenting rig line yet. Ultima Power Silk is a unique Hi-tech […]

The Environment Agency, Littlemore Angling Society and‘Careful Anglers Respect Ecology’ Angling Club, Marsworth Moat have joined forces to help boost fish stocks and get local children involved in fishing in Sunningwell Lake, Oxford.  Tomorrow morning, Thursday, 19, February Environment Agency fisheries officers will be removing a variety of fish including: perch, roach and rudd from […]

The Angling Trust is giving anglers over the age of 60 the opportunity to fish for England, with the first 2009 trial for the England Veterans team taking place on Furzton Lake in Milton Keynes on Wednesday 11th March. This will be the first of a series of trials in which England Team Manager Joe […]

British Waterways has announced the dates for the £5,000 BW Stillwater Championships taking place on some of the most popular commercials over the summer. The dates for the diary are Boddington Reservoir May 20th and July 4th; Earlswood Lakes (Engine) June 13th and August 8th and Blythe Waters August 1st. The qualifiers will fish off […]

Lanes Bait Individual League, Makins Phase 2, Lizard and Lagoon, pole only.Despite the weather being that little bit milder, the pools were still frozen over, so the ice breakers were out, and it made for a very hard, but close match. 1st  Karl Mullen (Lanes Bait)  16lb 4oz (Lagoon 23) 2nd  Ron Savage (Lanes Bait)  15lb 8oz  […]

‘Who wants to be a Millionaire’ television presenter and keen angler, Chris Tarrant, recently landed a 30lb 2oz Pike using one of the new Greys prototype Prowla rods. Following two years in design and development working with top flight Predator anglers in both the UK and Europe, the new range of Prowla rods, terminal tackle, […]

Walsall Canal, 72 anglers The Walsall Canal fished exceptionally well throughout. The match was won by Jason Jeenes (Browning Central) off Peg 41 in the bay with 20-15-4 of bream plus a bonus 3lb tench. All on bloodworm and caster. Second place off Peg 40 was Mark Taylor(Shakespeare) with skimmers and bream to 2lb for […]

New system means more investment in fishing and river quality The UK’s oldest and most popular participator sport is being brought bang up to date with a new look rod licence – and a raft of other changes too. From 2nd March anglers buying their 2009/10 rod licences will notice a few changes – the […]

Barnsley’s Debbie Clarkson is arranging a ladies only fishing match at Hayfield Lakes at Doncaster on the 8th August 2009. The match is limited to 22 pegs on a first come basis at a cost of £15 all in. “There will be prizes for all who take part, so come on ladies and book now […]

Angling publication Angler’s Mail is boasting a 7% increase in its weekly sales (ABC), impressive figures in a climate which has seen the majority of magazine sales fall, some badly. Editor Tim Knight said: “Our weekly year-on-year sales grew by 7%*, confirmed for all to see in the independently audited figures, the ABCs, which are […]

Oxford & District Anglers Association will be holding the Mid Thames Championship Teams of Three on Sunday 30th August 2009. The Venues will be Section 1: Medley. Section 2: Channel/Folly Section 3: Donnington. Organisers are looking for 50 teams paying £50 per team (in advance) which would make it one of the biggest matches on […]

Thousands of pounds worth of bespoke rods and other items of fishing tackle, including the new prototype, Hardy Goldbow were stolen at the Carp 2009 Show at Zwolle. The rods were part of a large scale theft that included many other items from different manufacturers. The show, which took place on the 7th and 8th […]

DAIWA HALLCROFT : Forthcoming Events for 2009 March 31 Daiwa Hallcroft Open afternoon matches start (Tues & Fri ) Tel: 01777 710448 May 9 Maver Pairs Tel: 01777 710448 May 20 Daiwa Trade Match Tel: 01777 710448 May 24 and 25 Daiwa Hallcroft 2-Day Spring Festival Tel: 01777 710448 May 28 Daiwa Hallcroft Veterans Summer […]

Event Details: In aid of Richard House Children’s Hospice         Tylers Common Fishery – Brentwood – Essex – Ash & Willow Lake  Wednesday 29th April 2009  8am Draw – Fish from 10am to 4pm  £20 made payable to Richard House Trust.          Maximum Number of Anglers: 50 Pegs           Overall Winner   £150    Top Weight Ash Lake  £100    Top Weight Willow Lake  £100    Section Winners Peg 1 to 10 £50    Section Winners Peg 11 to 20 £50    Section […]

This week Labour’s Angling and Shooting spokesman Martin Salter MP announced his intention to stand down at the next general election, after more than 25 years of public service in Reading. Mr Salter, who is one of Reading’s longest-serving public representatives, has pledged to remain as a full-time MP until the election and to carry […]