The Angling Trust have announced the appointment of three new ambassadors to support our work – angling legend Bob Roberts, match fishing star Matt Godfrey (main picture) and tackle retailer Martyn Page, chairman and founder shareholder of Angling Direct. All three accepted formal invitations to become ambassadors from CEO Jamie Cook who said he was […]
Bob Roberts, Matt Godfrey and Martyn Page appointed angling ambassadors
Feeder Champs moved from Ukraine to Belgium – England team announced
The Angling Trust has chosen its squad for the world number 1 ranked Preston Innovations England Feeder team that will head to Belgium to compete in the 11th Feeder Fishing World Championship. The competition was originally to be staged in Ukraine, but as a consequence of the ongoing war, FIPS-ed announced on the 3rd March […]
National Fishing Month is back for 2022!
This year, National Fishing Month will look to celebrate all forms of angling, spreading awareness of all the benefits that angling can bring to people that have never tried it before. This is your opportunity to get behind the campaign and help introduce new people into fishing or help get people back into the sport. […]
Angling Trust appoint Steve Fitzpatrick in new Head of Competitions role
Former Angling Times editor Steve Fitzpatrick has been appointed as the new Head of Competitions at the Angling Trust. Steve (48) joins the Senior Management Team following a 25-year career with Bauer Media’s angling portfolio where he was lately Editor-in-Chief, having stepped down earlier this year as Angling Times’ longest-serving member of staff and Editor. […]
How To Become A Distance Master – The ultimate guide to long-range feeder fishing!
In this in-depth guide to long-range feeder fishing, Lee Kerry gives you everything you need to know to make sure your distance feeder fishing game is on point, as he tackles the mighty Ferry Meadows Lakes in Peterborough.
New fishing licences unveiled by the Environment Agency
Pic: The two rod coarse and trout licence for the 2022-2023 season. The Environment Agency (EA) has released new fishing licence images designed by British Fish and Wildlife Artist, David Miller. Ahead of the start of this year’s fishing season, David has designed new and unique images of three of the nation’s most beloved species: […]
Catch Carp in the Cold with Des Shipp – Free to Watch
Filmed mid January, at Todber Manor Fishery, following a freezing period of weather and it’s made water temperatures plummet, so catching carp was going to be a challenge. After a lot of thought, Des decided the best venue to show you his winter tactics for carp, were the Whitepost Lakes at Todber Manor. There are […]
Andy May – Maggot Fishing on Commercials in Winter
Andy May gives a masterclass in winter maggot fishing. Tactics, rigs and feeding are all covered in detail, as Andy catches a big net of fish at Weston Pools Fishery near Oswestry.
Sweet Groundbaits versus Fishmeal Groundbait with Alan Scotthorne
Alan Scotthorne visits the fantastic Sykehouse Fishery in Goole, to explain his two-pronged groundbait approach and the subtle differences between the two types of groundbait – sweet or fishmeal – how much to feed on each and how to top up.
Des Shipp: Winter Skimmer Fishing – Free to View
Des takes a look at a groundbait and expander pellet approach to catching skimmers from commercial venues during the winter months. The pole is the England internationals weapon of choice as he visits the lovely Burley Fields Lake in Shurdington near Cheltenham.
Lee Kerry Winter Feeder Fishing On Commercials – Free To View
Lee Kerry runs through his considered approach to targeting winter commercial fisheries using the feeder, as he sets up at Packington Somers Fishery in the Midlands.
Bob Nudd In Session: Pole Fishing for Roach on the Old River Nene – Free to View
Four times World Champion gives his guide to winter pole fishing for roach on the Old River Nene in March, Cambs.
Alan Scotthorne: How To Fish Lindholme Lakes In Winter – Free to View
Alan Scotthorne describes his winter tactics on the seven main match lakes at Drennan Lindholme Lakes. He covers rigs, baits and tactics in detail, as well as explaining how he approaches different areas of each lake…
Tom Pickering’s Top 10 Commercial Fishery Tips For Winter – Free to View
Tom Pickering uncovers the key lessons that you need to remember to maximise your chances of success this winter on commercial fisheries as he targets Aston Park Fisheries near Sheffield, a venue not that far from his home, yet one he’s not fished before.
Target Winter Commercials with Matt Godfrey – Free to View
Join England international Matt Godfrey on the banks of Hallcroft Fishery, Yorkshire where the England International goes through a typical day’s fishing. Matt explains where to start, how to bait up correctly, what rigs to use and last but not least what baits work best.