Whether it is the many book and magazine covers he has painted, or indeed the very fish on your EA rod licence, wildlife artist David Miller is a name synonymous with stunning underwater images (just take a look at http://www.davidmillerart.co.uk). Angling Trust blogger Dom Garnett caught up with him recently to talk about current artwork,…
Going fishing for the first time can be a confusing business, it’s important to realise that no one in England & Wales has a right to fish wherever they like. So where should new and returning anglers begin ? What do you need to think about before you start and what is actually allowed? Here…
Ever wondered how many British fish species it might be possible to catch? For most of us, it’s a challenge that can last a lifetime. For Sam Edmonds, however, the task formed a memorable and frenetic month long angling adventure alongside his father, Gary Edmonds. Here, he looks back on a remarkable fishing journey for…
We’re all missing our fishing right now, but what can we do to keep the fire burning and our skills sharp? Orvis fly fishing guide and Angling Trust ambassador Marina Gibson has some great ideas to improve your casting and keep that angling spark alive if you are a fly angler. 1. Casting accuracy practice…
In the past decade, angling has made huge strides against fisheries crime. With the establishment of the Voluntary Bailiff Service (VBS) and multi-agency work with police and the Environment Agency, real progress has been made, but are you doing your bit? The Angling Trust’s National Enforcement Manager Dilip Sarkar reflects on our journey so far…
What does it take to change the habits of a lifetime for an angler? In the case of Building Bridges volunteer Krzysztof Kaszuba, it was a case of love at first bite as soon as he got over initial challenges and caught his first pike on the fly. In this latest guest blog post, he…
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…
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…
