Everyone wanted to draw peg 96 on the latest Angling Trust RiverFest qualifier on a low and clear River Wye at Hereford and when former World Champion Clive Branson drew it, there was only ever going to be one outcome. Clive float fished with bread and maggots and weighed in an impressive 54-6-0 of chub […]
Clive Branson makes not mistake from fancied peg on River Wye
Challenger in charge with roach and dace on the River Severn
The Severn at Shrewsbury was the reserve venue used to replace a high River Dee. The river was running low and clear and a temperature drop of three degrees in four days didn’t bode well. One man not complaining though was match winner Martin Challenger down at peg 89, where he recorded 16-10-0 of roach […]
James Poulton chubs his way to Warks Avon win….
Sixty competitors took part in the Warwickshire Avon qualifier at Evesham and with the river running cold and clear it was a tough day for most. James Poolton fancied his chances of a few chub when he drew peg 52 on the Hampton Ferry length. He duly delivered and booked his final place with 14-4-0 […]
England’s U16s Junior Shore Anglers finish sixth in the FIPS-M World Championships in Portugal
The U16’s England Junior Team headed to Monte Gordo at the southern end of Portugal just a few miles from the border with Spain, with the matches being held on the 15 miles of beach stretching between Vila Real de Santo Antonio and Manta Rota for the FIPS-M 27th World Shore Championship for U16s (Juniors) […]
Blue fin tuna are back – anglers call for a live-release recreational fishery
This week representatives of the Angling Trust and the campaign group Bluefin Tuna UK met with supportive MPs at the House of Commons to launch a joint campaign to establish a properly regulated, science-based, live-release UK tuna fishery which would be world-leading and would set a new benchmark for how such fisheries should be managed […]
Preston Innovations Storm Shield Side Tray
Soon to be available in the shops, the new Off Box 36 Storm Shield Side Tray is designed to keep your bait in top condition, whatever the weather conditions on the day. It going to be of particular use on those wet and windy winter and spring days when the rain has a habit of coming […]
Wet Weather Gear for Fishing
Anglers love what they do, and no weather condition should hinder them from fishing. It is even argued that the most volatile conditions – windy and wet weather in particular, switch fish onto the feed. However, it is essential that you are braced with the right attire for all weather conditions. Rain can be most […]
Exley edges RiverFest qualifier
A cold morning met the 38 contenders for the last two qualifying spot for the RiverFest 2018 Final. This meant that weights were down on the river, but this made for an incredulously close affair! Ian Exley took top honours from peg 283 in B section with 12lb 15oz. Roach and chublets made most of […]
Gough and Middleton are ‘dynamite’ in the AT/CRT Pairs Final
The Angling Trust and Canal and River Trust Canal Pairs Final took place in unseasonably warm and bright conditions across the Staffs and Worcester Canal and the Trent and Mersey Canal. There was talk of several hot areas at the draw and none more so was the Marina in A section, where previous match winning […]
12lb 10oz brown trout from Rutland is season’s best so far…
(we are awaiting a picture…) • Best fish of the season at Rutland Water Superb 12lb 10oz Brown for Chris Bobby www.anglianwaterparks.co.uk Rutland Water 01780 686441; Grafham Water 01480 810531; Pitsford, Ravensthorpe & Hollowell 01604 781350, Taverham Mills Fishery 01603 861014; Alton Water 01473 589105 Recreation Dept Anglian Water 01572 653021 Rutland Water Fish 425 […]
Outrage as MatchRoom announce Ladies Only Fish ‘O’ Mania Qualifier
Fish O Mania organisers MatchRoom are being accused of peddling ‘sexism at its finest’ after the announcement of a Ladies Only qualifier. The proposed 50 pegger, which is apparently supported by Sky Sports and which will tag onto the April Partridge Lakes event, will ensure that there is a female in the £50,000 qualifier for […]
England 14th in World Big Game Trolling Championships, South France: Germany B Champions
This year’s FIPS-M 27th World Championship for Big Game Trolling took place in Frontignan, South of France from 29th September to 6th October with 14 nations competing to target the giant bluefin tuna and swordfish abound in the area. Team England consisted of; Andy Atkins (manager), Peter Bailey, Jack Challis and Jon Patten. Unfortunately the […]
Estonia win world lure fishing title at Rutland. England 14th….
• Rutland Water welcomes world’s greatest lure anglers with Estonia winning world title www.anglianwaterparks.co.uk Rutland Water 01780 686441; Grafham Water 01480 810531; Pitsford, Ravensthorpe & Hollowell 01604 781350, Taverham Mills Fishery 01603 861014; Alton Water 01473 589105 Recreation Dept Anglian Water 01572 653021 Rutland Water Fish 618 (Season 34,935) Returns 180 (6,869) Rod average 3.43(5.08) […]
New world black crappie record for delighted Lionel
The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) has approved Lionel Ferguson’s 5lb 7oz black crappie as the new All-Tackle world record. Ferguson’s historic catch is the heaviest crappie ever recorded by the IGFA and replaces the previous record for black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus) that has stood since 2006. Ferguson caught the record crappie on May 15, […]
Biggest ever Taimen on the fly tops 83lb
Guido Rahr III potentially set the new men’s 10kg (20lb) tippet class world record for taimen (Hucho taimen) with this incredible 83lb 3oz (37.76kg ) brute that he caught and released on Russia’s Tugar River. If approved, the catch will be the heaviest taimen ever recorded by the IGFA on fly tackle and will replace […]
