Adventure Angler Steve Townson is returning to one of the scenes from his ‘Fishing Expedition – Amazonia’ TV series deep in the Amazon in February 2014 and you have the chance to join him. He has reserved the week 10th-17th to re-live his great adventure that made the show such a success all around the […]
Your Own Amazonian Fishing Adventure
Steven Parker wins the Angling Trust National Championship for Anglers with Disabilities 2013
Various circumstances saw just 19 anglers compete for the title of the Angling Trust National Champion at the scenic Blake Hall Fishery near Cheadle in Staffordshire on the 36 peg Capricious Pool on Saturday 22nd June 2013. The pool, whilst not renowned for really big weights has developed a fair reputation for delivering close […]
Historic triumph for Zebco Europe at EFTTEX
Vienna proved a happy hunting ground for Zebco Europe: The Tostedt-based company enjoyed a historic triumph at European angling trade fair EFTTEX in June. Zebco Europe took home the “Best of Show Award” in three product categories and landed second place in two additional categories. With each exhibitor only allowed to submit entries in six […]
Countdown To National Fishing Month 2013
With less than a month to go, its full steam ahead for National Fishing Month (NFM) organised by the Angling Trades Association and its supporting partners. To date, over 250 events (running between 19th July and 26th August 2013) have been registered on the official NFM website (www.nationalfishingmonth.com), each detailing when, where and how anyone […]
Crabtree Quest For Peter’ Extended Due To Producer Illness
The Quest for ‘Peter’ – the national TV talent search for a fishing-mad youngster to appear in Series 2 of TV classic Fishing in the Footsteps of Mr. Crabtree has been extended due to serious health concerns around Executive Producer, Lester Holcombe.Communications Director, Paula Battle explains: “It’s been a trying month at Crabtree Towers and […]
15lb Trent Carp Secures 2013 Vaughan Cup
Paul Nicholson with the 15lb carp that helped him win the 2013 Vaughan Cup on the tidal Trent.The Tidal Trent at Laughterton, North Clifton and Besthorpe looked near perfect for this 71-peg match with a slight tinge of colour and running quite steady. There was a split tide but it was very small and only […]
Northamptonshire Angling Festival 2013
Taking place on Sunday 30th June at Barnwell Country Park, Oundle, this years Northamptonshire Angling Festival is set to be the biggest angling event in Northamptonshire. Come along and try coarse & game fishing completely free of charge. With fully qualified angling coaches on site they will give anyone wanting to try angling the perfect […]
Grant Albutt Grabs A Beemer
Halesowen matchman Grant Albutt has signed a sponsorship agreement with car manufacturer BMW, and it all happened thanks to a chance conversation. Grant, who has been selected to represent England in this year’s World Feeder Fishing Championships in South Africa, has been a customer of Sytner BMW in the Midlands for many years and mentioned […]
Severn Barrage Plan Hits The Wall
Anglers and wildlife groups have welcomed a damning verdict from the influential House of Commons Energy & Climate Change Committee on Hafren Power’s proposals for an 18km concrete barrage across the Severn Estuary, which could have seen the end of viable salmon, sea trout, shad and eel runs on the Wye, Severn, Usk and their […]
No Good For Starlets in 2013 World Club Champs
Pic: Serbia, Slovenia and Hungary took the medals at the 2013 World Club Angling Championships in Italy. Birmingham’s Kamasan Starlets became the latest English team to make little or no impact on the World Club Championships, finishing 20th of the 29 outfits on Italy’s Canale Brian at Torre Di Mosto. Mark Downes’ outfit sat in […]
Fish Legal highlights UK’s low pollution payouts after US firm is fined $3.3million
The expert environmental and angling lawyers at Fish Legal, who act on behalf of over 1,000 angling clubs throughout the UK, have highlighted the low level of fines paid by offenders in the UK for polluting watercourses. Fish Legal has this week written to the Sentencing Council welcoming its proposals for tougher pollution penalties, particularly […]
Take Your Father Fishing For Free On June 16th
The Angling Trades Association (ATA) and the Environment Agency (EA) are encouraging mums and families to give dad the perfect gift this Father’s Day – get him fishing! The 2013 river coarse fishing season starts on Father’s Day, and Environment Agency annual rod licence holders can take a friend or family member fishing with them […]
Major Website Upgrade For Benwick Sports
Benwick Sports has introduced a major new upgrade to its website at www.benwick-sports.co.uk, making it far easier to find the product you are looking for. The family owned Cambridgeshire tackle business has long prided itself as having one of the most wide ranging selections of fishing tackle in the country, including many brands that are otherwise […]
Carp And Cats On The Feed At Shatterford
It’s been a great week of fishing at Shatterford Lakes with lots of anglers cashing on both the big carp and catfish having a feed. Jim Smith’s first catfish is one he won’t forget as it weighed 50lb. Jim’s fish fell to a bunch of worms and there has also been a 36lb 8oz moggie […]
Take Someone Fishing This Spring Bank Holiday
The TAKE A FRIEND FISHING (TAFF) campaign, organised and run by the Angling Trades Association, is back again! TAFF is designed to encourage regular anglers to take their family members and friends fishing over the Spring Bank Holiday period to let them try the sport for themselves. Free one-day rod licences (each worth £3.75) from the […]
