He has the keys to fifty fisheries. Traps, night vision cameras and even laser deterrents, along with a unique knowledge of freshwater predators. Dominic Garnett went to meet the Angling Trust’s Jake Davoile, a keen angler and all-round nice guy; unless you happen to be a cormorant. It’s the single most divisive issue in angling…
Late Autumn/Early winter is one of my favourite times of year to get out fishing. The roach are busy shoaling up in our rivers and stillwaters, which can lead to some amazing catches. Fishing a stick float on the river or a pole on the canal and catching a lovely net of sparkling roach is…
It’s a nightmare scenario for any angler, but what are the best ways to deal with fishing tackle theft? From preventative measures to catching the criminals who cause misery to thousands each year, our latest blog post is a must read for everyone! Having your fishing tackle stolen has to be the one of the…
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…
