IN the second incident of its kind this year, the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) and the Environment Agency have confirmed the presence of Spring Viraemia of Carp (SVC) in a batch of fish.Now the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has issued an order preventing the movement of fish […]
Second case of SVC confirmed
River Tyne – North Bank Upriver marks
THE upper reaches of the Tyne provide some tremendous fishing, especially during the warmer months when the river is full of flounders and eels. From May until September local clubs hold numerous matches along the quayside venues, and even the prestigious National SAMF Masters Final has been staged on these jetties. The range of fishing marks […]
Crail – East Fife
CRAIL is an east-facing area which fishes extremely well for cod in summer and winter, with fish into double figures on the cards.Crail is one of the most popular areas on the East Fife coast, both with tourists taking in its unspoilt appeal or anglers hell-bent on finding the cod that lie along its coast […]
Plymouth Foreshore – Devon
PLYMOUTH foreshore is a stretch of coastline situated within the shelter of Plymouth Sound. As a result it can be fished in nearly any conditions, with the exception of southerly or southwesterly gales.Plymouth is located bang in the middle of the heart of the west country and is situated in such a way that marks as […]
NFSA bites back
On a ‘thread’ on the Total Fishing Internet Forum, someone wrote: ‘If the NFSA want me to become one of the many volunteers, I’m here. I’ll gladly help to get gill nets banned. Just tell me what to do. There must be more to it than just getting one of my friends to join the Federation.’A […]
South Parade Pier Submit form
If you wish to submit for for this venue, email gareth.purnell@btinternet.com
South Parade Pier – Southsea, Hampshire
South Parade Pier is one of the main landmarks on the seafront at Southsea. What’s more, it’s the perfect place for youngsters to grab their first taste of sea fishing. Situated between Southsea Castle and the boating lake, it affords a stable platform some 400 metres into the Solent. There are exquisite views across the […]
River Severn, Bewdley Early season prospects
Lunatic out of the asylum, Nige Williams, has just experienced the highlight of his miserable life … June 16th. “Go forth and be a townie and it’s all free”, he cried! Barbel and chub are the targets for ‘white coats’ and Bridgnorth in the town, where it pulls a bit, is ideal, as is Bewdley, […]
Ken Edwards Memorial
Action from the match Lake and right, the prizes being fished for, including some lovely Total-Fishing hats and polo shirts. THIS firmly established match was a tremendous success for the sponsor Norman Booth, of Normans of Woodley, the Stockport-based fishing tackle dealer. The main objective of the event is to raise money for local based charities […]
Win two Maver Italica match rods
THIS month we have teamed up with online tackle shop Floats-Direct.com for the chance to win one of two new Maver Italica match rods, a tool that offers exceptional value for money at under £60. The rod has a pleasing action which makes is lovely for small fish, but it still retains the backbone when […]
Salmon conservation issues
A meeting of the NASCO group (North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation), on 6th June 2003 raised numerous points concerning the protection of salmon. According to the group, regulation of seals in Scotland is becoming urgent and the same is true in Canada. It is estimated that the seal population now exceeds 10 million individuals. The […]
Midland Angler Club Champion of Champions
Midland Angler Club Champion of ChampionsPreston Innovations Woodland View, Deans, Arles, High and Barley (130 anglers) l-R: Gareth Purnell (MA), Derek Hopkins, Eliot Johnson, John Taylor (PI) and Dean Lockett. THIS was the second running of this match which puts club champions head to head and it attracted a record turnout.Backed by Preston Innovations, it was fished in […]
Sell-out field expected for Thames Champs
THE organiser of the resurrected Thames Championships says he expects a sell-out field for the big team event. The historic match is back on this year after a break of five years thanks to the efforts of Peter Turner of Turner’s Tackle and Bait, Oxford.The big day is Sunday, September 21st, when the water is […]
Severn match tragedy
TRAGEDY struck on the River Severn at Bewdley when Dave Harrell’s first big weekend open had to be cancelled because one of the competitors had a heart attack on the way to his peg. The air ambulance service was there within minutes, but sadly Ashton Brothers AC treasurer Alan Reeves, who was in his mid […]
NFSA casters announced
The National Federation of Anglers’ Team Selectors are pleased to announce that the 10-man squad of casters that will go to the CIPS World Championships in Grosseto, Italy, from 10th to 14th September is as follows:Mr Mike Birks, PaigntonMr Rob Caley, Thetford, NorfolkMr Garry Dickerson, Wimbourne, DorsetMr John Hodgson, Weymouth, DorsetMr Tony Jones, Chippenham (New […]
