Clik here to view.
Otter ‘control’ petition launched
A PETITION to parliament calling for the introduction of ‘non-lethal means of control’ of otters attracted over 5,000 signatures within its first 24 hours on the Government website... and has kept...
View ArticleClik here to view.
British roach record looks set to get beaten soon
A BRITISH RECORD roach is on the cards in the next couple of months after the venue tipped to do one recently produced another giant of 3 lb 15 oz.Homersfield Lake in Norfolk produced a redfin just one...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Doing business the proper way… with some big perch fishing!
NICK MARSH bagged himself this new personal best perch of 3 lb 15 oz during a successful quickfire lure session with pal Callum McInerney-Riley.OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThey tackled a local Lea Valley...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Environment Agency reveals new facts on angling matters
THE latest Environment Agency annual report has shown rod licence sales have fallen slightly but the organisation is in good financial shape.Sales for 2016-17 fell by 19,059 licences – or 1.47 per cent...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chew Valley’s fishing future now looks to be safe
FISHING and the chance of a potential British record pike have been saved at top predator and trout waters Chew Valley and Blagdon Lake.Bristol Water sparked major concern when they did a review last...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Isle of Man becomes the Isle of Fishermen!
ISLE of Man could become a new fishing destination after its first ever coarse fishery opened up.Isle of Man now has a quality coarse venue. After a decade in the making, the five lake complex called...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Alan Blair, carp fishing star, lands giant pike!
ALAN BLAIR, best known for carp, caught this personal best 30 lb 4 oz pike after snatching a quick trip after a tackle show - despite not having the baits he wanted.Alan Blair, who is Nash Tackle...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Angling seeks to prevent legal challenges by extremists
PRESSURE from anglers has diminished the likelihood of a controversial section of the new Animal Welfare Bill being passed by Parliament.The Bill seeks to increase the maximum sentences for animal...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Save Our Salmon success
CRITICAL salmon stocks have meant the Environment Agency taking drastic measures to curb the number of migratory fish being removed from English rivers.FK6C4H Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) leaping on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Monster lake record pike on carp trip
CARPER Ron Russell was struggling at a syndicate lake near Dorrington in Lincolnshire so switched species and ended up with this 34 lb 10 oz monster pike.Helpringham, Lincolnshire-based Ron explained:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Corking chub on bait wizard’s new wonder paste
BAIT wizard Leighton McDonnell came up with a new paste after missing chub bites while pike fishing and he was rewarded with this 7 lb 1 oz specimen.The Tring, Hertfordshire-based specialist landed his...
View ArticleClik here to view.
End of line for Fishomania glamour girls?
GLAMOUR girls are in danger of being excluded from angling's showpiece Fishomania event after being dropped from televised darts and motor-racing.Sky Sports’ Fishomania final, with its £50,000 jackpot,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fishomania host venue backs glamour girls
THE venue hosting this year's big money Fishomania final have spoken up in favour of glamour girls being at the event.As Angler’s Mail revealed, Fishomania organisers Matchroom confirmed there is a big...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pike haul could be greatest ever: 5 giants for 151 lb!
PIKE FANS, check this catch out by one of the sport's most dedicated big fish men... five giant predators for over 151 lb!Pike ace Dave Horton made the mega catch with five giant crocs that had a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hot catfish sport in freezing February
CARP ANGLER Billy Matthews enjoyed the session of his life when his latest trip was interrupted by a shoal of hungry catfish.Billy had never caught a catfish before the trip to Chigboro fisheries in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stunning first-ever UK catfish slams scales to 113 lb!
FINLAY SPEAKMAN broke his catfish duck with some style when he landed this 113 lb 14 oz beast.The giant day ticket catfish fell during a night session at Chigboro Fisheries in Essex. Great...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jumbo ‘non trout water’ pike as blizzard strikes
TOM KINSELLA tempted one of the biggest pike of the season away from the trout meccas of Chew and Blagdon when he pioneered his way to this 35 lb 6 oz beast.The burly ground-worker had been desperate...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Close Season review explained by Environment Agency
THE Environment Agency have finally revealed to Angler’s Mail details on their review of the river fishing Close Season. Close Season questions arose after news leaked out about the review that has...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Huge 286 lb winter catfish – full story of epic catch admired around the world
CHECK OUT this freshwater colossus, around 286 lb of hard-fighting catfish, caught from a river this winter!Catfish fans around the world have been admiring online pictures of the beast, and Angler’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fishing tackle pioneer John Roberts dies – special tribute
FISHING tackle inventor John Roberts has sadly passed away at the age of 77.Fishing tackle inventor John Roberts’ original fishing tackle items included leger stops, run clips, reel fittings, pike...
View Article