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…
After weeks of lockdown, the coronavirus crisis has already had a huge impact on the fishing world. Besides all of us desperately missing our time on the bank, the wider effects are profound and will be with us for some time to come. This is exactly why the Angling Trust has set up a dedicated…
In a vital move to save fishing clubs close on the brink, the Angling Trust have been working flat out to help secure organisations across the country. It comes as Sport England’s Community Emergency Fund becomes available to help all kinds of sporting bodies survive the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis. With the covid…
Newly appointed Angling Trust CEO has certainly had a ‘baptism of fire’ with some of the worst flooding in recent history greeting his arrival, followed by the Coronavirus pandemic closing tackle shops and driving us from the banks. Earlier this week, Jamie and his team published When We Fish Again – aimed at getting us…
With beautiful fish and fishing illustrations spanning decades, most anglers will already be familiar with the evocative work of Chris Turnbull (www.christurnbull-artist.co.uk). We caught up with him to talk about his passion for angling, art and wild waters. So, Chris, you’re obviously a lifelong angler who enjoys painting fish as much as catching them. How…
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…
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…
June is the perfect time to get out and catch some beautiful tench, so here are our Top Ten Tips for tench fishing from our National Regions Manager, John Cheyne. Find the right venue. It might seem like an obvious one, but you can’t catch tench if they aren’t there! If you are relatively new…
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,…
