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…
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…
We’re all keen to get more new anglers on the bank these days. Free fishing events and taster sessions are a massive help, but how do we turn that first catch into a regular hobby? Merlin Unwin Books might just have the answer, with a lively, user friendly new fishing book at just a tenner…
Many of us will be looking forward to that special fishing trip this year. Hoping to save money and avoid costly mishaps along the way? Dominic Garnett is your guide to a great angling holiday this summer. You’ve been dreaming about it for weeks. That fishing trip which takes you to a dream destination, far…
Water temperature can have a big effect on both fish and fishing, so as an angler it pays to understand, at least to an extent, how changes in water temperature effect fish feeding habits and ultimately fish health. This knowledge can be the difference between a great day’s sport and a poor one and can…
We had a very interesting trip up to Staffordshire recently to chat to Environment Agency Fisheries Officers Darin Alberry and Mick Buxton. They were keen to tell us about the Barbel and Chub study the the EA are running on both The Upper Trent and The Dove in an attempt to understand fish stocks better…
