Dennis McFetrich of MCF Developments will be at Fosters of Birmingham on FridayMarch 30th and Saturday March 31st with some tips and demonstrations. Dennis has spent a lifetime in pursuit of big carp and has used his engineeringexpertise to produce a range of baits and accessories with fish welfare andsafety in mind.
Fosters Open Day
Anglian Water Report March 11th
• Terrific start to the new season at Pitsford WaterMartin Fairbrother makes his mark with a limit to remember – eight fish for 31lb 6oz • Mighty Rainbow for Mike at Ravensthorpe Reservoir10lb Rainbow for Mike Osgood of Market Harborough • Opening soon ……….Grafham Water Friday 16 March New Lodge TrophyRutland Water Saturday 31 March […]
The £4,000 Cod
One of the biggest fishing matches anywhere in Europe, the 19th European Open Beach Championship, saw more than 900 anglers descend on the coastline between Bridlington and Spurn Point at the weekend for a £25,000 pot. The main prize, £4,000 for the biggest fish and the overall win in the two day event, was won […]
Angling Trust Tells MPs to Get Tough on Poachers
Once again the Angling Trust took anglers’ concerns to the heart of parliament when the Environmental Audit Select Committee invited Mark Lloyd and Martin Salter, along with the RSPCA, RSPB and the National Gamekeepers’ Association, to give evidence in the House of Commons on Wednesday (March 7) to its inquiry into Wildlife Crime. The Angling […]
Brit Wins Top Bill Fish Award
U.K. angler among TBF’s world’s top billfish tag & release anglers and captainsThe Billfish Foundation awards 46 in 22nd year of scientific research program MIAMI, Fla., USA — Every time they fish on three oceans, anglers and captains – including a Scottish angler — are helping scientific research. They are among 46 winners from around […]
Antrim angler named Rural Hero at UK & Ireland Awards
Michael Patrick Martin of Mallusk, Co Antrim, who runs the Six Mile Water Trust, has been named “Rural Hero” at the prestigious Countryside Alliance Awards finals in London. Michael attended the Awards’ finals at Parliament on Wednesday 7th March and was delighted to receive a plaque and certificate from Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon MP and […]
Extra 5% Discount At Shop4Tackle.Com
In conjunction with “The Big One” show in Farnborough this weekend, shop4tackle.com are offering an extra 5% discount off of their already great prices. To receive this discount just enter “thebigone” at checkout. Go to shop4tackle.com Offer valid until the end of March 2012.
Extra 5% Discount At Shop4Tackle.Com
In conjunction with “The Big One” show in Farnborough this weekend, shop4tackle.com are offering an extra 5% discount code off of their already great prices. To receive this discount just enter “thebigone” at checkout. Go to shop4tackle.com Offer valid until the end of March 2012.
River Severn Runs Into Form
The River Severn has run into its best form of the season with big fish showing and two 100lb catches reported to me using two entirely different approaches. Both came from Bewdley, float maker Steve Maher bagging 100lb of barbel to 7lb on straightforward stick float and maggot tactics while fishing a pacey 8ft deep […]
‘Griff’ Lands Year’s Biggest Carp At 53lb 8oz
Birmingham angler Richard Griffith has banked the biggest carp caught anywhere in the UK this year in the shape of a 53lb 8oz mirror carp. The mighty fish sets a new venue record for the Avenue Fishery controlled by RG Fisheries. Richard, who works for Shimano Normark, approached the lake with maggot tactics, spodding out […]
ROUND 3 Bag’em Matchbaits Silver League for Pairs
Sunday 4th March 201236 PEGS 1st Dave Armstrong (Jet Breakers) & Bob Taylor (Jet Breakers) 11pts (8lb 12½oz)2nd Rich Wills (Daventry AC) & Simon Potter (Daventry AC) 11pts (8lb 1½oz)3rd Roger Atkins (Dog Lane) & Clive Griffin (Dog Lane) 13pts (6lb 1½oz) Sections A1 Martin Paynter Peg 14 15lb 4oz Orfe & RoachA2 Carl Baker […]
Angling Trust Boss Scores PB River Pike
Angling Trust chief executive Mark Lloyd is celebrating landing his personal best freshwater fish, a river pike of 22lb 13oz from the River Wye. Mark spent a cold day pike fishing on the middle reaches of the Wye accompanied by Wye and Usk Foundation Deputy Director Simon Evans and was rewarded with a hard fighting […]
Angling Trust Attend ‘The Big One’
The Angling Trust will be out in force at the UK’s biggest tackle show over the weekend of 10th – 11th March at ‘The Big One’ at Farnborough Airport with a fully staffed stall packed with activities on both days – see list below. Angling Trust staff and volunteers will also be collecting signatures for […]
Hardy & Greys Ltd Appoint Ed Betteridge
Hardy & Greys Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Betteridge to the role of Greys and Chub Carp Academy Manager. Andy Charlton, UK Carp Coarse and Predator Marketing Manager commented, “I am delighted that Ed has accepted the position. He’s been in the academy for a number of years now, and has […]
England Seeks Talented U18s And U23s For The 2012 England Youth Coarse Trials
The Angling Trust is looking for talented anglers who would like to take part in the England U18s and U23s coarse youth trials. The U18s and U23s World Championships are due to be staged in Slovenia along a deep slow river where bloodworm and joker, pole and waggler tactics will be the main attack on […]
