Respected Carp anglers, Matt Eaton & Dave Springall have joined the Greys & Chub Carp team. Working mainly as consultants, Matt & Dave will provide valuable feedback on both current and new products, and will be fantastic additions to the team.Matt said;“What a privilege it is to be asked to join the team at Hardy/Greys/Chub.  […]

Friday 25th February      7:00pm Sky Sports 4Repeated:                     11:00pm Sky Sports 3Sat.      6:00am Sky Sports 2 Fly fishing is the focus this week and Keith’s guest will be Charles Jardine, one of the sport’s truly colourful characters. As well as being amongst the finest anglers of his generation he’s a well respected fly-tyer and coach so you’re […]

2010 CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH NUMBER:  17TROPHY:  JUBILEE SHIELDDATE:   20 February 2011VENUE:   MARSTONS POOL1st   Dave COTTERILL  39 lb 10 oz2nd    Len BARKER   34 lb 6 oz3rd    John ADAMSON  31 lb 14 oz4th    Ivan CARRIER  29 lb 7 oz5th    Steve WILLCOCK  16 lb 12 oz REPORTFollowing an improvement in the weather, Long Eaton Victoria Angling Society’s Championship Match 17 on Marstons Pool (DERBY) was […]

Investigations by the Angling Trust into reasons behind the declining salmon stocks in Dartmoor’s rivers have revealed that the Environment Agency was aware of the cause as early as 2008, but as yet has failed to take any action to stop the demise of this threatened species. The Atlantic salmon is a designated species for […]

The Confederation of English Fly Fishers, the England Ladies Fly Fishers Association and the England Youth Fly Fishers Association have all disbanded and have merged into the Angling Trust. This merger marks the latest step in the unification of angling which started with the formation of the Trust in January 2009. The Angling Trust is […]

Five times world champion Alan Scotthorne shows just how easy it can be to get to grips with fishing with bloodworm and joker, as he catches a load of quality silver fish at Hayfield Lakes, Doncaster for the TV cameras. The Shimano backed ace covers all the bases when it comes to learning how to […]

Angling’s representative body the Angling Trust has written to Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon MP asking him to investigate the impact of the proposed new high speed line between London and Birmingham on fisheries. More than 40 river and still water fisheries have been identified as being adjacent to the route, including the iconic Savay and […]

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 […]