Defra has asked the Angling Trust to comment on a recent draft proposal to collect data on catches from recreational sea anglers. Defra is required to collect this data to conform to EU requirements under the EU Control Regulations and the EU Data Collection Framework – parts of the Common Fisheries Policy. In order to […]

The Angling Trust will soon have a network of marine regions covering the whole of England. The new regions will be based as closely as possible on the boundaries of the Inshore Fishery and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) while taking into account the current active regions which are carrying out such good work for our members. […]

Pete Chadwick and Colin Arkless have got together to finalise a series of Leamington Angling Association matches dates for 2011. These are for Leamington Angling Members only. Pegs are limited – give Pete a call to book your place.   14th May     Jubilee Pools -Island     Match fee £10-00   8am draw       9am start          finish 2pm  18th June    Snitterfield Reservoir     Match […]

Trout fishing has been pretty tough at Packington Somers, with strong winds making for difficult presentation. However, anglers are still managing nearly three fish apiece. Best fish of the week went to Solihull’s Ben Collyer, who fished from a boat on the Great Pool and fooled an 8lb rainbow using a Guinea Lure fished on […]

Weights are starting to pick on the commercial fisheries, although a cold easterly wind in the last couple of days has knocked things back a bit. The last week has seen five ton-up winning weights at Tunnel Barn with pellet, red maggots and bread all being responsibly for wins. Two of those successes have gone […]

Hoar Park Fishery boss Chay Jackson has been lined up to appear on TalkSport’s national TV radio show Fisherman’s Blues on March 12th to help promote the Warwickshire Fishery’s new Angling Academy. Chay is a qualified Professional Angling Association coach and is in the process of converting his three-lake complex into a teaching centre for […]

Bob Palmer isn’t going to let the matter of a disability stop him enjoying his match fishing, and beating his fellow anglers. The Daventry AC rod fished chopped worm and bagged including three quality perch in his match winning 5-10-0 bag, in the latest Dog Lane Fishery Silver Fish Open. Dog Lane Fishery Results 13th February […]

Friday 18th February      7:00pm Sky Sports 4Repeated:                     10:00pm Sky Sports 2Sat.      2:00am Sky Sports 45:00am Sky Sports 47:00am Sky Sports 2 This week Keith will be joined by specimen hunter Duncan Charman. Although he’s gained a reputation for catching ‘special’ fish, Duncan is an all-rounder who enjoys his sport whatever the quarry. He’ll be sharing some […]

Midlands firm provides ‘massive donation’ of fishing tackle…. The National School of Angling received a massive donation of equipment thanks to the generosity of Midlands tackle giants “Leeda”. Nic Brown marketing manager of Leeda invited Draycott Moor College students Ben Holdcroft and Daniel Oldfield to the Redditch based company to collect the equipment along with […]

The electricity industry is asking experienced anglers to help youngsters avoid the dangers of overhead power lines by offering some straightforward guidance. The risks from power lines may not be obvious especially for some of our young anglers. Key messages are: •             Touching an overhead power line with a rod or line can kill you.•             […]

Adam, Mark & Johno will be pushing the boundaries with their fishing skills, and all in the name of charity! Over ten days, they will travel the length of the country, John O’Groats to Land’s End, fishing as they go.In order to succeed, for every mile they travel, they have to catch 1lb of fish. […]

British Waterways has launched a National Angling Advisory Group in order to gain valuable feedback on its work. The members have been chosen for their individual expertise in angling, their knowledge of specific geographical regions and their experience of working in the charitable sector.At the request of British Waterways, the Angling Trust (angling’s representative body) […]

Friday 11th February       7:00pm Sky Sports 2Repeated:                     10:00pm Sky Sports 2Sat.      2:30am Sky Sports 25:00am Sky Sports 48:00am Sky Sports 3 This week the focus is on sea fishing and Keith’s guest will be Mike Thrussell, one of the most respected names in the business. With over 50 years of experience he has a vast […]

Trout anglers will be looking forward to the opening up of some of the better stillwaters in the area. Ringstead Grange trout fishery is open for business on Saturday February 19th, with a day ticket set at £20 (boat hire £8), while it’s £21 at Elinor Fishery (boat hire £9), which opens on Saturday February […]