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Lead weights ban plan underway to stop their use in Britain
A CAMPAIGN calling for a total ban on all lead use in angling has been launched.Could lead weights, even coated ones, be banned soon?The action to stop the use of lead weights comes from Pallatrax boss...
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Giant perch of 5 lb 3 oz lured from river
CHECK out this stunning stripy – the biggest perch of the year so far.Ben Smith obliterated his PB with the giant perch of 5 lb 3 oz – and he starred with recently on the cover of Angler’s Mail...
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60 lb carp landed by all-round specimen hunting star
ALL-ROUND spessy ace Neill Stephen showed he’s also go the carp knack when he took a new lake record at 60 lb 8 oz. Neill Stephen admires his first-ever 60 lb carp before releasing it at Wellington...
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Britain’s heaviest freshwater fish – this 145-pounder!
MATTHEW SMITH (pictured below, left) has beaten the unofficial British catfish record with this 145 lb giant during a pike trip.Thought to be Britain’s heaviest freshwater fish, it came from the same...
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Dream river pike landed after nervy battle
CHECK out this for a cracking pike from flowing water...Dave Jones had the river pike of his dreams with this stunning 28 lb 5 oz PB specimen from the Trent in Nottinghamshire. Mountsorrel,...
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Big chub joy for trio of veteran anglers
THREE veteran anglers over 70 showed their class by landing 7 lb-plus chub from different rivers. John Shucksmith admires his big chub.John Shucksmith, 73 years young, notched his big chub – scaling a...
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River Close Season review – still time to have YOUR say!
THE coarse fishing Close Season review is continuing apace as the eight-week public consultation reaches its halfway point.Where do you stand on the river Close Season?Anglers who want the three-month...
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John Wilson Memorial Day scheduled for May – you can be there
THE late great John Wilson is be honoured by a huge memorial service to celebrate his life.A John Wilson Memorial Day has been announced, and you can be there.The John Wilson Memorial comes after the...
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Specimen fishing maestro nets run of giant coarse and game fish
TONY GIBSON kick-started 2019 with three different personal bests in an amazing run of form.Specimen fishing ace Tony Gibson poses with his new PB chub of 7 lb 13 oz.In five sessions around the...
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Urban fishing challenge – is this the ultimate angling mission?
AN INTREPID angler is on a 12-month challenge to catch a fish from every London borough – and all by using public transport.Urban fishing with Shaun Luke... done without a car.Urban fishing enthusiast...
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Double-figure barbel galore in two quick spells
TONY MAYHEW enjoyed an epic session when he smashed his barbel PB four times while matting nine fish including six stunning winter 'doubles'.Tony Mayhew got stuck into big River Trent barbel during a...
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Sturgeon scaling a massive 106 lb stars in icy haul using new boilies
HARD frosts and snow aren’t the perfect conditions for many species but Paul Heseltine proved they are for sturgeon.This massive sturgeon scaled 106 lb. It's not the biggest in the UK, but one of the...
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Roach discovery is brilliant news for river fishing future
THE Avon Roach Project were celebrating last week when young roach NOT from the project started to get caught.These small Hampshire Avon roach, held by Trevor Harrop are a sign of real progress for the...
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Sticklebacks cost water company £80,000 after pollution
MEGA-RICH Thames Water have coughed up £80,000 in a civil sanction following yet another pollution incident.Sticklebacks died in another pollution incident involving Thames Water.The death of...
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Drowning warnings for anglers after latest figures highlight risks
SAFETY charity, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, is warning anglers to be safe after a string of fishing related deaths over the past decade.Drowning risks have been highlighted - and...
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Winter chub and barbel munch maggots on ice-cold night session
BRETT LONGTHORNE has enjoyed a brilliant season with five PBs - and came within an ounce of his chub best with this 7 lb 6 oz specimen.Manchester-based Brett explained his winter chub success, that...
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Turkey wonder paste conjures up specimens for bait guru
BAIT wizard Leighton McDonnell was inspired by Christmas to tempt his latest huge chub.Turkey meat helped Leighton notch up his fourth 7 lb chub of the winter, having developed a special paste. His...
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Rivers Trust call for urgent action to clean up UK waterways
THERE are calls for more action to be taken to protect British rivers – especially with the looming European Union exit.The Rivers Trust are calling for greater efforts to improve river quality in the...
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Jaws the perch… thanks to careful angling photography
LURE ace and Angler’s Mail magazine front cover star Alex Stoica showed he’s also a dab hand at the camera with some special perch photos.No it's not Jaws - it's Alex's perch, before it swam off.The...
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Plastic crisis in waters should not be heaped upon anglers
THE Angling Trust have spoken up for anglers who are furious about media articles blaming angling for the waste plastic crisis.Wildlife effects of the plastic crisis in waters around the UK has been...
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