Unable to get out and fish due to Coronavirus restrictions, Angling journalist and author Gary Newman relives one of his greatest captures as he makes plans to get out and chase dream fish once the current situation has passed. It’s a must read for anyone who has mahseer fishing on their bucket list! Currently it…
Ever wondered what happens when fish get stranded by floods and have to be rescued? John Cheyne found out for himself recently, as he joined Environment Agency staff on the River Severn to witness the important work they do, along with some surprising catches. It feels like we are lurching from one national emergency to…
With months of exciting fishing ahead, there’s no better time of year to be a fly angler than the spring! To welcome in the new season, we caught up with host of passionate game anglers, from Charles Jardine to Jack Perks, Ceri Thomas and Pete Tyjas. Where will you make the first cast of 2020…
Could 2020 be a breakthrough year for getting more female anglers on the bank? While it remains a major challenge and opportunity for the sport, the signs are encouraging. Dom Garnett caught up with Helen Nicholson-Herpe, to hear about her success in getting more women and girls on board at Crowborough & District Anglers Association,…
Escaping to Somerset for a lure angling session, the Angling Trust Freshwater Team had an eventful recent trip to the Taunton to Bridgwater Canal, as Dom Garnett reports. Even for those who work in and around angling, it can be tricky to squeeze in some pleasure fishing. So when teammates John Cheyne and Alex Clegg…
As water use grows and our aquatic habitats need greater care than ever, anglers and the general public are being invited to give their views and ideas in a nationwide Environment Agency consultation. Here’s what you need to know. As anglers, we know only too well how important rivers and lakes are. But the freshwater…
From steady decline to a thriving, innovative club with hundreds of young anglers, Hull and District Anglers’ Association is a success story with the local community at its heart. Dom Garnett spoke to Youth Development Officer Derek Pye to discover how they achieved their remarkable change of fortunes. Right across the angling world these days,…
From dead Nazis to severed fingers, there have been some truly bizarre and amazing things found inside the stomachs of fish! John Cheyne reveals some of the stranger finds, from the hilarious to the macabre… While anglers will testify how fussy some fish can be, there are plenty of species that will eat virtually anything…
Books are a perfect Christmas gift. For match anglers and those fascinated by Angling history, a very special book has recently been published by The Medlar Press. The National Angling Championships by John Essex Book review by Alex Clegg As a work, be in no doubt that “The National Angling Championships” by John Essex represents one…
What is the best present you can give for angling this Christmas? A brand new rod or reel? Some sexy lures, flies or floats? Or how about a gift that lasts a whole year, opening the door to what could be a very happy ever after as a new or returning angler? Here’s how you…
Producing some of the finest coarse fish for the waters that need it most, the National Coarse Fish Rearing Unit at Calverton, Nottinghamshire is a fascinating place to see our favourite fish species produced in their tens of thousands. Dom Garnett presents a revealing look at the pioneering work of the centre. It’s a curious…
Turning a neglected lake into a beautiful focal point for the whole local community, Easington DAS are a brilliant example of what can be achieved when anglers work together. Winners of an Environment Award, their story is truly remarkable; and yet with their clever use of volunteer effort and help from the EA and Angling…
