EFTTA lobbyist Jan Kappel brings you his latest round-up of important developments affecting the European fishing tackle industry. This month he reveals more about the EU Parliament’s proposed lead ban and plans to shake-up how VAT is managed across the union.   Lead Ban UpdateThe EU Parliament’s aim of securing a ban on the use of […]

Garbolino Osset used all their local knowledge to take home the The Pentax NFA Division One National Angling Championship on the New Junction Canal at Doncaster. Garbolino Osset Team WinnersOn the day, fishing proved difficult with bright sunshine and hot temperatures making the 66 teams use all of their expertise to catch. With the New […]

BDAA Press ReleaseThe Environment Agency made their decision to increase the cost of a concessionary rod licence* (£12.50 to 16.75 from 1 April 2008) without consulting the British Disabled Angling Association.  We believe that the decision made was based on a wildly selective use of research that ignored the fact that access to angling for […]

15th August 2007, Cape Town, South Africa—The Australian appetite for fish-and-chips is having an unknown impact on South Africa’s shark populations and closer monitoring of the trade is essential, according to a new report published this week by TRAFFIC. Authors Charlene Da Silva of Rhodes University and TRAFFIC’s Markus Bürgener analysed eight years’ worth of […]

John Kelly, shareholder at Bradshaw Hall Fisheries, sadly passed away on Monday, 13th August 2007, having been suffering from cancer for a considerable length of time.He leaves his devoted wife Hilda, family and close friends.Premier Fisheries UK would like to send their condolences to all that loved and knew John.John was an active member of […]

The latest eight winners in our ongoing Ultima Power Plus competition are listed below. Each wins two bulk spools of 6lb and 8lb Power Plus, plus two 300m spools of the 3lb and 4lb Power Plus. Each prize is worth £31.80.To find out more details, click on www.total-fishing.com/competition.aspMany thanks to Ultima UK for its continued […]

The 2007 NFA Veterans National Championship was won by John Ellis at Heronbrook Fishery.Winner Centre, Silver left and Bronze RightAfter the heavy rains of the previous year, this years Veterans National was blessed with a warm overcast day and light winds. In view of the recent flooding that had devastated this area just a few […]

England U17 International Matt Godfrey became World Champion for the second time in three years this weekend as the Sensas Team England U17s roared to success in the Czech Republic.Matt Godfrey, gold medalistBoth the U17 and U 21 World Youth Championships took place this weekend (4th and 5th of August), only 60 miles from Prague […]

The North East won back to back titles at the 2007 NFA Disabled National Championships held at Lindholme Lakes, North Lincolnshire. Competing with six other regional teams, the North East came out on top in the pinnacle event for anglers with disabilities.The North East region – 2007 Disabled National ChampsAlthough the North East Regional Team […]

It was a day where the top female anglers in the country showed their ability as the top three standings fell to current or past England internationals. It was Helen Dagnall who came out on top with fellow current international Wendy Locker in second place on the Calder and Hebble Canal in Wakefield.Helen Dagnall right, […]

The first ever Match Fishing/ Shakespeare Veterans Championship for anglers over 60 on Wednesday August 22nd is heading for a sellout.The competition is the brainchild of Match Fishing editor Dave Harrell who is delighted with the response. “It’s going to be a great day,” Dave said. “We’ve got match legends from the past like Ken […]

The English Youth Fly fishing team members have returned to this country having successfully clinched their highest ever position, third place in the 9th FIPS Mouche World Youth Fly Fishing Championships held in the Penn State College region of Pennsylvania.  The Six team members, lead by captain Lisa Isles from Lancashire, managed to gain the […]

The dates and venues for the NFA 2008 National Angling Championships have now been announced.With the 2007 competitions well under way, this year has once again proved highly successful. In addition we are now pleased to announce the dates and venues for the 2008 NFA Championships as follows:Pentax NFA Division One National  Sat 6th September RIVER HUNTSPILL […]

They say a picture’s worth a thousand words… and now it’s the latest way of telling Eastern European immigrants how to behave in this country.For months now fishery bailiff Jo Edwards (44) has been plagued by immigrants stealing swans and ducks for the pot. “But every time I try to explain to them that they […]

A potential Welsh record smoothound has been caught.The fish weighing 17lb 3oz  was caught from the rough ground at Llantwit Major, South Wales by Adam Morgan from Pontypridd on the 17th August.He used a rotten bottom pulley rig with peeler crab as bait fished at approx 100yds, the fish gave a good scrap before being […]