On the 21st January, the Bass Anglers’ Sportfishing Society (BASS) will be meeting with MPs of all parties to discuss proposals to further develop the valuable UK Recreational Bass Fishery. Though the new Fisheries Minister (Jonathan Shaw) recently backed down from increasing the legal size at which bass can be taken, there are still worthwhile […]
BASS Goes to Parliament
The Big Interview: Clint Elliott
The fishery manager of the country’s No1 angling holiday destination talks to Gareth Purnell about learning on the hoof and what it’s like to have to disqualify cheats. You are fishery manager at White Acres, the biggest angling holiday destination in the UK. How did that happen? I always used to spend three weeks fishing […]
Silvers win it at Makins…
BW MAKINS THURSDAY “KOBRA AFFORDABLE OPEN” Match Date: 10 January 2008 Lake: LAGOON (Phase 2) Result1st Shane SAYERS Makins 34 lb 2 oz2nd John SMALLEY Makins 14 lb 8 oz3rd John ADAMSON Kobra Feeders 14 lb 2 oz Shane with his winning catch of silvers and two big perch – you know it’s tough out there when silvers win at Makin’s! REPORTThe decision to fish […]
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Post Office keeps rod licence contract
Rod licences will still be available from every Post Office® in England and Wales, following the Environment Agency’s decision to renew the existing contract with Post Office Ltd until 2014. “After a robust competition lasting nearly a year, we believe the Post Office offers the most cost-effective, accessible and efficient service available and is very […]
Job opportunity in angling
Angling Coach Education and Development Officer (In the region of £25,000 however the salary is negotiable for the right experience) An exciting opportunity has arisen in the sport of angling to appoint a Development Officer responsible for achieving the targets agreed with Sport England to increase the number of qualified and licensed angling coaches within […]
Big carp for Borwick
Borwickfishing.co.uk is receiving a boost of big carp to add to its already impressive current stocks. Moonscale, the 30lb carp stocked in March 2006 was steered to the bank no less than eight times in 2006 and by May 2007 was landed just 6oz under 33lb and is still growing. Readily identifiable “Popeye” is already […]
Winter League Semi-Final Teams
South Semi-Final 1 Monk Lakes, Kent, 1st March 1. Daiwa Dorking 2. Daiwa Gordon League 3. Dorset Raiders 4. Drennan NW 5. Farnham AC 6. Fox Match Milton Keynes 7. Isis Oxford 8. Preston Innovations Delcac 9. Sensas Image 10. Surrey Starlets 11. Thatchers 12. Van den Eynde South Semi-Final 2 Kennet & Avon Canal, […]
UKDMFC Events 2008
The 2008 fixtures for the UK Disabled Match Fishing Council have now been finalised and include two fundraising open matches where both disabled and able-bodied anglers are invited to fish. The draw for all events is 9am with fishing from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Two keepnets are needed for all matches. For more information visit www.ukdmfc.co.uk […]
Portsmouth Water fined £10,000 for River Itchen fish kill
The Environment Agency has prosecuted Portsmouth Water Ltd for causing pollution to enter a tributary of the River Itchen, killing 287 fish. The case went to court on Monday 7 January at Lyndhurst Magistrates Court. Portsmouth Water was fined £10,000 and ordered to pay costs of £1,483. A river keeper at Lower Itchen fishery reported […]
Salter defends Labour’s record on angling
Angling MP Martin Salter has claimed that the recent statement from the Bass Sportsfishing Society that “Labour is on course to lose the angling vote” was over the top and said more about the frustration of sea anglers’ inability to influence government policy than anything else. Mr Salter said: “I was as frustrated and annoyed […]
Roach Bagging In Coventry
The first round on the Nuneaton Teams of Twelve league on the Coventry Canal in the city centre once again showed the venue’s potential. A sharp overnight frost coupled with bright overhead conditions did hit the fishing, but the winner Jason Cunningham had over 18lb of roach from the first peg to the left of […]
Garbolino Tunnel Barn Farm January
Historic AGM in a royal setting
The National Association of Fisheries and Angling Consultatives (NAFAC) 2008 Annual General Meeting is to be held in a magnificent venue. Once again the AGM will be held jointly with the Thames Fisheries Consultative Council Fisheries Seminar – the annual event that regularly attracts over 100 anglers and proves an ever popular and informative experience […]
The Reluctant Carp Angler
After more than 40 years of avoiding trying to catch a 20lb-plus carp, tcf editor Gareth Purnell finally gets talked into having a go – in the worst storm of the winter! It’s wet. It’s windy. It’s winter. And the weatherman has promised to add ‘wild’ into the cocktail later this evening.I should by rights […]
Entry for Fish ‘O’ Mania 2008 Coming Soon
The National Federation of Anglers are pleased to announce that entries to Fish ‘O’ Mania 2008 will be open from 9.00am on 14th January. The closing date for entries will be Tuesday 12h February at 16.00pm. The application process will work in the same way as the 2007 competition with entrants being required to visit […]
