If there’s one thing most anglers share, it’s the ability to tell a good tale or share an opinion or three. Which is why we’ve been busy lately, catching the thoughts of angling personalities of all kinds to star in a new series. Dominic Garnett reports. If fishing itself is one of life’s greatest pleasures,…
From specimen barbel to iconic British wildlife, Kent’s River Medway is a waterway showing excellent signs of revival. Key to this success have been the keen volunteers of Royal Tunbridge Wells Angling Society. Dominic Garnett went to meet the group, who show just what is possible with collective effort and a little help from the…
Since reaching the semi-finals of BBC series The Big Fish, Jo Stephenson has been carving out a successful path as a globe trotting fishing guide, as well as a great role model for women in angling. Angling Trust blogger Dominic Garnett caught up with her on the cusp of the 2019 British Fly Fair International,…
Developing and running a fishery can be a giant task, but with hard work and a little help from EA fishing licence funding, anything is possible. Dominic Garnett went to Izaak Walton Fishery to meet owners George and Trisha Taylor, and hear about their vision to put angling at the heart of their local community.…
What are your hopes and aims for fishing in 2019? To start the new year in style, we caught up with a host of passionate anglers and famous faces from Matt Hayes and John Bailey, to Hugh Miles, Keith Arthur and current Drennan Cup Champion Dai Gribble. MATT HAYES: TV presenter & angling personality “There…
For so many reasons, 2018 has been a memorable year for fishing. Along with the freak weather, there were big surprises and some truly uplifting stories. Here are 15 images that summed it up, through the lens of Angling Trust blogger Dominic Garnett. From drought to downpour Even by British standards, the weather was wildly…
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…
