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,…
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…
In response to the many concerns expressed by fisheries managers about the viability of their businesses and the welfare of their fish stocks as a result of restrictions caused by the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, theInstitute of Fisheries Management (IFM) is offering some important advice for fisheries that have closed their doors during the pandemic. We’re…
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…
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…
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…
How your club can benefit from the Fisheries Improvement Programme (FIP) All over the country, organisations like local Rivers Trusts and The Wild Trout Trust are working with the Environment Agency to restore our rivers and stillwaters to a more natural state and improve the fish stocks and fishing. Angling Clubs can get involved too,…
About a year ago I wrote a couple of blogs, one about the changes to the rod licence and one about how the Environment Agency (EA) spend the rod licence money. Well the EA have just published their annual Fisheries Reports for 2016/17. Which is basically a document which tells you what they have been spending…
Personally, I can’t believe sometimes how far we’ve come in putting fisheries crime well and truly on the map – a long way to go yet but progress is now clearly visible. Just have a look at this for starters… Voluntary Bailiff Service & Fisheries Enforcement Support Service We have recently won a major contract…
