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…
With affordable tackle and friendly tuition widely available these days, there has never been a better time to cast a fly. So how do you start fly fishing? Fishing author and guide Dom Garnett provides some handy tips and starting points for beginners. You probably know the fly fishing cliches already. It’s easy to think…
For anglers and fisheries everywhere, non-native plants, animals and viruses are an accident waiting to happen. So what are the easiest of all to unwittingly transfer to fisheries? Dom Garnett details five of the worst, along with ways we can all help stop their spread. They can decimate native wildlife and ruin waterways; they can…
Fishing for crucian carp can require finesse and quick reflexes. Dom Garnett has 12 top tips to help you catch this much loved coarse fish species.
Providing friendship and support for those recovering and undergoing treatment from cancer, Fishing for Life is much more than just a community fishing project. Dom Garnett went to Wimbleball Lake to meet the group still growing after an inspirational decade of success. From the smiles and excitement of the fly anglers gathering on the banks…
By introducing fishing to the next generation, Building Bridges is making huge strides towards a brighter future with the UK’s migrant angling community. Dom Garnett went to one of their special events at Wellingborough DNAC’s Ringstead Island Fishery to find out more. On a bright, sunny day at Ringstead Island Fishery, there is a busy…
