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…
Nationally acclaimed underwater filmmaker and photographer Jack Perks is also a keen all round angler. With his work featuring everywhere from BBC Wildlife shows to the recent series “Fishing in the Footsteps of Mr Crabtree”, he hit national media earlier this year as the first person ever to film all 53 species found in fresh…
Angling Trust: Forums bring us all together There is a wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience within our fishing community, but sometimes clubs, fisheries and individuals can find it hard to tap in to. That’s where our Fisheries Forums can really help. Maybe your club has issues with your stillwater fisheries that you need help…
Have you got a great fishing image to share? We’re looking for pictures that sum up the best of angling where YOU live. It could be a fine catch, a scenic view or indeed any memorable shot from your fishing. With just about every angler carrying a digital camera or good quality mobile phone on…
As a passionate all round angler, incoming Angling Trust CEO Jamie Cook has been keen to see some of the great work achieved with member clubs and anglers. Where better to visit than the idyllic Pinnock Lake, where Wimbourne and District Angling Club have turned an abandoned pool into a thriving tench and crucian fishery?…
Getting youngsters out on the bank is the single most important task we face as anglers. But what’s the secret to getting them to love it? We asked a panel of star angling parents and fishing coaches for their top tips and words of wisdom. It’s always worth checking the Get Fishing website too, for…
Thanks to the Voluntary Bailiff Service and the reinvestment of your rod licence funds, anglers are not only protecting fisheries and wildlife, but having a huge wider impact nationally. This week, we hear from National Enforcement Manager, Dilip Sarkar, who pays tribute to our amazing volunteers and urges anglers from every region to look out…
