Ever considered developing and running an independent fishery? It can take passion and years of dedication, but little beats success on your own terms. Dominic Garnett met up with Brian Cox at Devon’s Stenhill Fishery to find out more on the pleasures and pitfalls of the game, along with a cheeky cast for the venue’s…
If you fish in freshwater in England & Wales then legally you need to have a valid fishing licence. The good news is that a licence is easy to buy and inexpensive. Annual fishing licences now last for 365 days from the day you buy them and they offer far better value for money than…
He has the keys to fifty fisheries. Traps, night vision cameras and even laser deterrents, along with a unique knowledge of freshwater predators. Dominic Garnett went to meet the Angling Trust’s Jake Davoile, a keen angler and all-round nice guy; unless you happen to be a cormorant. It’s the single most divisive issue in angling…
Late Autumn/Early winter is one of my favourite times of year to get out fishing. The roach are busy shoaling up in our rivers and stillwaters, which can lead to some amazing catches. Fishing a stick float on the river or a pole on the canal and catching a lovely net of sparkling roach is…
It’s a nightmare scenario for any angler, but what are the best ways to deal with fishing tackle theft? From preventative measures to catching the criminals who cause misery to thousands each year, our latest blog post is a must read for everyone! Having your fishing tackle stolen has to be the one of the…
With autumn proper now upon us, the shorter, cooler days bring a change of scene for anglers of all persuasions. So, is your idea of perfect autumn fishing a spot of lure fishing for predators, or perhaps a return to the rivers and the likes of roach and barbel? We asked several of our ambassadors,…
When it comes to providing fishing for those who need it most, public and urban waters can be priceless. Dominic Garnett went to Liverpool’s Sefton Park Lake to meet those making a difference on Merseyside, with support from the Angling Trust administered Angling Improvement Fund (AIF). If I was to tell you about a fantastic…
How exactly do you take a forgotten tangle of a lake and turn it into the perfect crucian fishery? With passion, teamwork and support from rod licence funding via the Angling Improvement Fund, anything is possible! Angling Trust blogger Dominic Garnett met up with fishing royalty including Chris Yates, Hugh Miles and crucian guru Peter…
Offering excellent barbel and mixed coarse fishing, Rowley and Fenemere Angling Association have transformed a formerly neglected location into one of the best value river fisheries in Shropshire. Dominic Garnett reports on a dramatic revival, all thanks to teamwork and the support of rod licence money via the Angling Trust administered Angling Improvement Fund. Looking…
From drunkenness to damaging property, a minority of anglers can cause serious issues on any public water. So how can clubs and fisheries work with enforcement staff to counter typical issues? Dominic Garnett reports on some of the ways angling can give bad behaviour the boot. Given that most of us go fishing for peace…
Did you ever stop and wonder what makes the typical angler tick? Alex Clegg, our new Angling Trust Regions Administrator, is a keen all rounder who is as happy match fishing on the canal as he is casting a fly for game species. Here, he ponders the magic of the sport and some of the…
As months of record-breaking heat finally appear to be cooling, Angling Trust blogger Dominic Garnett reflects on a memorable summer for fishing. For the best and worst of reasons, there are times in an angler’s life that permanently stick in the memory. For every dozen good to indifferent trips, there’s the day you fell in…
