‘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 […]

From a controlled start in 2008 where the basic distribution of Ultima was set up along with an excellent group of consultants, Ultima have now confirmed their marketing and advertising support plans for 2009 to extend Ultimas penetration in Benelux. Continuing a successful cooperation with Spiegel magazine, Ultima will be featuring full page or double […]

Woodland View Fishery is once again the main focus of the UK Disabled Match Fishing Federation events for 2009. The Hadley, Droitwich venue will host two of the five Disabled Masters rounds on May 30th and August 8th, one Disabled Rod And Reel heat on June 13th, and federations teams of five on September 5th. […]

The Angling Trust has been presented with a cheque for £635 from building giant Lafarge at the company’s annual conference in Hatfield on 6th January. Dick Clegg, Angling Trust International Events Director, attended the presentation following Lafarge’s fundraising ‘Challenge Cup’ held last summer to raise vital funds for the 2008 England team for Anglers with […]

John Wilson (no not that one) has landed one of the biggest cod ever to be taken from the River Tyne shoreline, Total-Fishing.com can reveal. The massive 27lb 11oz fish was landed by the Manor AC Hartlepool member at The Ice House mark, North Shields. North east based sea angling journalist Sam Harris said: “To […]

The Elsecar section of the Dove & Dearn Canal will open to both pleasure and match anglers from March 1st, 2009. Called The Heritage Fishery, the first phase of this restoration has created a 28-peg section. In addition to the existing fish stock it has benefited with introduction of an extra 7000 mature silver fish. […]