February 2007  Static StalkingTake one top English angler. Take a super-bright, horrific lure pattern.Take a clear stillwater fishery. Stock that fishery with rainbow trout that could swallow a whole chicken. And watch and wait.Howard Croston reveals the latest trick up his sleeve when faced with stalking stillwater trout; this is far from traditional fly fishing and […]

Pike anglers across the UK are up in arms over another sick video clip showing pike being mistreated is posted for the world to see on file sharing website Youtube.The clip, entitled Fishing at Carnwaife, Scotland, shows a pike being beaten to death with a stick.The Pike Anglers Club has contacted Youtube to complain and […]

The Anglers’ Conservation Association (ACA) has got off to a flyer in 2007, securing compensation of £34,500 in relation to damage to fisheries caused in three separate pollution incidents.  It is forcing disclosure in a fourth case that should lead to yet more damages being paid by polluters to angling clubs.Lymington RiverOn the Lymington River, […]

More than a third of Britain’s most ecologically valuable lakes need rehabilitating after years of exploitation and degradation, according to an Environment Agency-led study released for World Wetlands Day (February 2).Of the 1047 British lowland lakes1 that are classified as either Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) or support vulnerable Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) species, […]

The latest River Wye open on the popular Belmont match length at Hereford saw some incredible action with 45 of the 50 competitors recording double figures, and 35 of these put over 20lb onto the scales and 35 weighed over 20lb. Even the normally regarded poor areas saw roach weights over 30lb recorded.Match winner was […]

PLAN YOUR FISHING TRIP WITH THE LEXIBOOK WEATHER STATIONHere’s something to help you plan the best day’s fishing! Total-fishing.com has teamed up with Lexibook to giveaway four “Home Pack” Weather Stations with sensors, worth £29.99 RRP each.The easy to use weather station has three sensors so you can check the temperature in the home and […]

 Rig ZoneAfter filming the Korda Underwater series , Danny Fairbrass’ rig knowledge is boundless. TC asks him to reveal three of his favourites…Under PressureDo you want to catch carp from pressure venues? Nick Helleur shows you how to kick-start your swim with his ‘hot mix’ and catch carp throughout winter.10 Top Tips – LiquidsPut some […]

Leading fisheries organisation NAFAC, the National Association of Fisheries and Angling Consultatives, has announced an opportunity for anglers and angling clubs who are not yet members of the forward thinking body, to find out more about its facilities. This year, the Annual General Meeting will again be held in conjunction with the well-liked Thames Fisheries […]

SENSASCARPX 14FT MATCH RODRRP: £49.99Pieces: ThreeGuides: Quality linedReel seat: Screw-fitHandle: 40/60 cork/EVAContact: www.sensas.fr  tcf says: All the power is in the top half, so it will handle those lunges from carp and barbel with considerable ease.

Specialist Hard Mono Hard Core, super hard mono is another innovative development in monofilament design from Ultima. With a completely new raw material and new extrusion technology, we now produce the hardest line on the market. THE TOUGHEST MONO THERE ISHard Core was originally designed for leaders for predatory fish such as the pike, zander […]