Fishing may not be everyone’s first thought for holiday destinations, but for those who adore waking up at the crack of dawn after dreaming of catching something extraordinary, there are destinations all over Europe that are perfect for the hobby. From saltwater to freshwater, the variety that the best fishing in Europe offers is almost […]
Unmissable Fishing Spots In Europe
39lb pike from Grafham Water
Grafham water has produced her biggest pike of the year in the shape of this magnificent 39-pounder to Ben Booth. The fish follows hot on the heels of Gary Edmonds 37-pounder caught over the Christmas period. A spokesman for Grafham Water said: “A 39lb pike is truly a fish of a lifetime and coming from […]
Environment Agency offers stocking fillers for anglers over the festive season
The Environment Agency is getting into the festive spirit by providing stocking fillers for anglers as its staff restock rivers with thousands of fish in the run up to Christmas. The restocking activity is part of an annual programme, funded by income from rod licence sales. Calverton fish farm, the Environment Agency’s specialist fish breeding […]
All tackle world record speckled peacock bass caught on Brazil’s Marie River
Brazil’s River Marie has produced a new all-tackle world record speckled peacock bass in the shape of this mighty 30lb 13oz fish for Marcel Griot, beating the existing mark by over a pound. Griot worked a High Roller topwater lure, and was able to successfully release the fish to fight another day. The existing IGFA […]
Angling Trust seeking ‘Super Veterans’ for first ever FIPSed World Angling Championship
The Angling Trust will be holding an England assessment trial early in the New Year for anglers aged between 66 and 75 years old for an exciting new international World Angling Championship. FIPSed which is governing body for international freshwater competition have put together a brand-new category the ‘Super Veterans’ which can only be applauded […]
Peter Hartley wins Grafham Water Fur and Feather
Grafham Water December 5th, 2017 Fish 122 (season 22,947) Returns 28 (3,864) Rod average 4.4 (5.94) Another windy week at Grafham has made conditions difficult for boat fishing. However, there have been a good number of anglers that have braved the cold and fished from the banks. The rod average this week is 4.4. […]
Anglian Water Report November 21st, 2017: 39lb pike from Pitsford Water
Week ending 19 November 2017 39lb 2oz monster Pike at Pitsford fish of a lifetime for Paul Adams www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure 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 We have seen […]
The best arapaima fishing on the planet: Welcome to Bolivia
An area of Bolivia offering what’s being described as the best wild arapaima fishing in the world is being opened up to anglers for the first time. The creation of new Arapaima Paradise Lodge is down to the tireless work of Steve Townson, a Brit who has fished the Amazon over 200 times and who […]
World Lure Championships to be held on Rutland Water in 2018
The Angling Trust has announced that England will host the 11th FIPS-ed Carnivorous Artificial Bait Boat Angling Championships in 2018. The competition will head to the British Isles for the second time in three years following the successful 2016 world championship which was held in Ireland. The four day event will be held on Rutland […]
Kevin Wadge wins thrilling 2017 Parkdean Masters final at White Acres Fishery
Pic: Kevin Wadge shows off his winning haul! Kevin Wadge is the 2017 Parkdean Resorts Masters champion after winning the thrilling final on Jenny’s Lake at White Acres to claim the £25,000 first prize.Kevin, 41, from Spalding in Lincolnshire, drew Peg 16 on the big day – and took a massive gamble with his tactics […]
Anglian Water Trout Fishing November 7th, 2017: Lots of big brown trout showing at Rutland Water
Anglian Water Fur & Feather matches These are always popular and great fun – call the lodges now to enter Pitsford Water (boat) 11 November (01604 781350) Grafham Water (bank) 26 November (01480 810531) Rutland Water (bank) 3 December (01780 686441) www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure Rutland Water 01780 686441; Grafham Water 01480 810531; Pitsford, Ravensthorpe & […]
Love fishing, and gambling? You’d love Deep Sea Dosh online slots too!
If a good old fishing adventure, be it locally or overseas, gets you excited every time you hear about it, there’s a high probability you might fall in love with the Deep Sea Dosh online slot game too. This game is rapidly emerging as an excellent recreational pastime for fishing and gambling enthusiasts all over […]
Steve Townson lands huge paraiba catfish in Guyana: VIDEO
Amazon-Angler.com’s Steve Townson has just released some fantastic video of a 220lb plus paraiba catfish he landed on a recent trip to Guyana. The mighty catfish, which can grow to 400lb, was caught at the south American destination specialists exclusive Jaguar Explorer Camp. More details: http://www.amazon-angler.com/jaguar-explorer-camp/4592339397
Great brown trout fishing at Rutland Water – latest Anglian Water fly fishing news
Pic: Simon Ashton with a 6lb 6oz brown trout from Rutland Water. Rutland Water Fish 508 (season 42,709) Returns 152(8,646) Rod average 3.34 (4.93) Rutland Water is in excellent form. Simon Ashton had a great day last Monday whilst fishing the North Arm. Simon says “It was very cloudy with a light westerly […]
World Carp Record Raised to 108lb
Austrian angler Marc Weisner has banked a new world carp record from Euro Aqau fishery at a massive 49kg (108lb) The water in Hungary on the Austrian side of the country about 180km from Vienna and 40 miles south west of Budapest already holds the record with a 105lb mirror carp. This is believed to […]
