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…
What does it take to change the habits of a lifetime for an angler? In the case of Building Bridges volunteer Krzysztof Kaszuba, it was a case of love at first bite as soon as he got over initial challenges and caught his first pike on the fly. In this latest guest blog post, he…
With months of exciting fishing ahead, there’s no better time of year to be a fly angler than the spring! To welcome in the new season, we caught up with host of passionate game anglers, from Charles Jardine to Jack Perks, Ceri Thomas and Pete Tyjas. Where will you make the first cast of 2020…
Could 2020 be a breakthrough year for getting more female anglers on the bank? While it remains a major challenge and opportunity for the sport, the signs are encouraging. Dom Garnett caught up with Helen Nicholson-Herpe, to hear about her success in getting more women and girls on board at Crowborough & District Anglers Association,…
What is the best present you can give for angling this Christmas? A brand new rod or reel? Some sexy lures, flies or floats? Or how about a gift that lasts a whole year, opening the door to what could be a very happy ever after as a new or returning angler? Here’s how you…
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…
Missing the rivers in May? Fancy trying something exciting and totally different this season? Forget the clichés of JR Hartley, chalkstreams and tweedy types, because it’s never been easier to start fly fishing! Angling Trust blogger and Flyfishing for Coarse Fish author Dom Garnett explains why. “While past generations of anglers have often been creatures…
