Jakob Lindberg had the kind of catch most sea anglers can only dream about when he boated three cod for over 200lb during a trip to Norway’s famous Sørøya region. The three giants all fell to a 40com Big Bob jig and pulled the scales around to 66lb, 67lb and 73lb during a three day […]
Three Cod For 200lb
New Shore Fishing TV series
Fishing TV has commissioned a brand new series of made-for-TV programmes for UK shore anglers in partnership with three leading companies from the trade.AnyFish Anywhere, Akios and Veals are pooling resources to support the new five-part series, which will be broadcast through the video magazine Sea-Watch. The series will see international shore angler Julian Shambrook, […]
Record Undulate Ray
The British record for a boat-caught undulate ray has been beaten with the capture of a specimen weighing in at 23lb 8oz. The fish beats the existing best for the species, which has stood for over 40 years, by over 2lb. Simon Dale was the lucky angler, catching it during a night time fishing trip […]
Major Fishing Festival Marks Town’s Angling Centenary
The south coast’s biggest ever celebration of sea fishing has been announced. The first ever Bexhill Sea Angling Festival (September 15 to September 23) aims to provide something for all the family, as well as seasoned anglers. It includes five major angling competitions (beach, boat, kayak, specimen hunt and a bass match), alongside offering free […]
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 […]
World’s Sexiest Fish – WATCH FOR FREE
Henry Gilbey’s infectious enthusiasm for bass fishing can’t help but capture your imagination, as he enjoys some fabulous Irish rock hopping sport on lures and plugs with pal Graham Hill. The key to this method is to travel light and keep on the move until you find the fish, and Henry’s not short of advice […]
Sea Angling Poised To Be Big Business In Sussex Tourism
Sea angling could become a bigger tourism draw on a 15-mile stretch of the Sussex coast after anglers and a council today (November 7) announced a new fishing festival and a voluntary code of conduct for angling on local beaches. Earlier in the year Rother District Council talked to local anglers and businesses and decided that […]