Contrary to rumours which seem to be spreading far and wide, Risby Park Fishing Ponds has not been sold or exchanged hands nor is it likely within the next 20 years!  It has not closed and despite the sharp drop in temperature a good result was produced on the Folly lake open match on Saturday, […]

Makins Fishery, Wolvey, Warwickshire is holding a silverfish-only match on Thursday 30th December, sponsored by Dynamite Baits. This comes as a result of anglers wishing to fish a silverfish match at the venue where many recent catches of silvers has exceeded 30lb! Depending on numbers the match will be fished over several lakes, Lake One, […]

The first float only open on the River Severn at Arley saw the 19 competitors battling both an out-of-sorts river and difficult weather conditions. Colin Harvey from Upton-upon Severn coped best with the pacey river, bright sun and downstream wind to catch a winning 16-10-0 of roach, chub and small barbel on bolo and maggot […]

Pics Steve Lockett…Report from www.news-reel.com Leeds angler Lee Kerry landed a fantastic double after winning the 2010 Parkdean Masters title in a thrilling head-to-head with Wales international Lee Edwards. In bright sunshine on Jenny’s Lake at Cornwall’s White Acres fishery, Kerry recorded the best match weight in the eleven-year history of the event to claim […]

Tight Lines this week… Friday 22nd October                    7:00pm Sky Sports 3Repeated:                                     10:00pm Sky Sports 2Sat.      4:30am Sky Sports 38:00am Sky Sports 4 This week the focus is on sea fishing and Keith’s guest will be journalist and consultant Alan Yates. He’s one of the most experienced anglers on the scene and is sure to have great […]

The weekend saw two the area’s big commercial day ticket water, Barston Lakes and Packington Somers, host the final of the Shimano-backed County Championship event. The final coincided with the first frosts of the year and the fishing was tougher than many had found in practice. The best weight on Packington was 41lb, while those […]

Two new winter series kick off at Dog Lane Fishery in November, starting with the six-match Silver Fish Pairs. The top pairs in the series will walk away with £350 with £250 for the second pair and £130 for the third, with £70 for the best individual weight of the series. All the matches will […]

Browning is bringing a new tackle range to the market which it says spans the ever narrowing gap between match and big fish angling.The tackle brand’s Hybrid range will be launched at next week’s Tackle and Guns show at Stoneleigh in Warwickshire and includes rods, reels, luggage and accessories under the Hybrid banner. Spokesman Frank […]

Midlands tackle brand Shakespeare has gained a strong following with its Mach ranges of rods and reels over the last few years, and is building on the range with some new offerings. The Mach rods have become known for their high quality at a great price. The Mach 1s sell for under £50 and the […]

The Angling Trust, Atlantic Salmon Trust, Association of Rivers Trusts, Salmon & Trout Association and Wild Trout Trust have today issued a detailed joint proposal for reform of the way in which rod licence and government funds are spent on managing angling, fisheries and biodiversity in England and Wales. These organisations are determined that, in […]

Angler’s Mail has a new video ‘Fishing TV News’ bulletin, available to view free of charge online. Your favourite angling weekly has hooked up with angling TV channel OnlineFishing.tv to bring anglers the first ever fortnightly TV news programme – available to view through the OnlineFishing.tv Freeplayer. The short video bulletins, including catch and match […]