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Microplastics pollution in water threatens wildlife and people
NEWS that microplastics are being ingested by aquatic insects in our rivers has increased concern about the likelihood of plastic entering the food chain and possibly being a health hazard to fish and...
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Angling Projects nets vital fish boost for its pioneering project
A STRUGGLING charity that encourages youngsters to take up fishing has received a huge bonus with the donation of prime carp and tench worth £6,000.Angling Projects took delivery of vital new fish...
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London fishing session produces epic ‘one that got away’ tale
THE very heart of London could one day become a centre for giant catfish if an epic tale of ‘the one that got away' is any indication of the future.London fishing adventurer Shaun Luke in the spot...
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Redmire Pool for sale – Chris Yates speaks about its past and future
BRITAIN’S most famous lake could be closed for fishing as the country estate it is on is on the verge of being sold.Chris Yates, seen with the biggest carp ever from Redmire Pool, has spoken about its...
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Fishing rod licence facts revealed by Environment Agency
LICENCE sales dropped a further 11 per cent, latest figures from the annual Environment Agency Fisheries report show.This year's fishing rod licence for coarse fish and non-migratory trout. It allows...
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Huge catfish was too big for the scales
CATFISH ace Dean Aldridge kick started his season with a bang with two huge catfish – but forgot his large scales.Bromley, South East London-based Dean said: “It was my first session back after a...
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Nation’s coarse angling suffers from… lack of fish
COARSE anglers are in despair as their rod licence money is not going back to ANY restockings and fishery improvements.Wales fishing is being held back by a lack of cash and coarse development, notably...
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Day ticket carp is no run of the Mill catch
ALEX JAQUES knew there would be a drop in air pressure so quickly booked some time off work and caught this PB 51 lb 2 oz common carp.Day ticket carp perfection - Alex admires his 51 lb 2 oz...
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One fish health rule for catfish, another rule for carp
FISH movement laws are being scrutinised after Angler’s Mail revealed huge catfish are being transferred without a single health check.Top carp farmer Viv Shears, seen with a fish he caught himself on...
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Record numbers of fish stocked by Environment Agency
ENGLISH anglers were celebrating news that the Environment Agency produced a record amount of fish last year.Just one of the many stock fish produced at Calverton Fish Farm.A whopping 520,819 fish from...
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Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse on their Gone Fishing BAFTA TV nomination –...
COMEDY duo Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have been promoting their new brilliant book from their TV series Gone Fishing. Dave Petch caught up with them with Angler's Mail…Mortimer and Whitehouse -...
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Biggest angling region revealed in new Environment Agency figures
THE biggest and most thriving angling region in England has been revealed by Environment Agency figures. Yorkshire is No.1 - the launch of The Fishing Show excited many anglers, but sadly it's been...
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Top carper Simon Crow nets a huge common carp to really crow about!
ONE of Britain's most experienced carp anglers was 'crowing' about this catch... what a stunning big fish!Simon Crow admires the stunning 53 lb 4 oz common carp, one of the UK's most admired fish.Simon...
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DNA testing to the rescue in battle to beat carp diseases
THE Environment Agency has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds in 2019 to tackle coarse fish diseases. DNA testing of fish is being stepped up in England.Three new DNA testing facilities have been...
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Bait boat ditched… and wonder brace of carp landed!
SHANE THOMAS had a dream trip to a secret lake when he took a pair of heavyweight carp.He's not got a bait boat anymore...but he's catching big carp!Ditching the bait boat saw him cruise to success...
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Atlantic salmon crisis piles pressure onto official angling funds
COARSE anglers fear the Environment Agency are ploughing money they have raised into salmon fishing.Atlantic salmon, like this one on the Tyne, are in grave danger.Government figures released recently...
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Barbel Society say that action is vital for the future of their favourite fish
FISHERIES and angling officials are likely to be in for tough questioning about the state of barbel stocks, and their future.Barbel Society committee member Lawrence Breakspear, seen with a 13 lb 9 oz...
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Line Recycling Scheme soars in popularity throughout UK and beyond
GREAT strides have been made in the efforts by anglers to dispose of waste line responsibly.One of the many bins that is ensure a success for the Anglers National Line Recycling Scheme.The Anglers...
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Angler quits and gives £10K of gear to pioneering project
A DISILLUSIONED angler has revealed why he is giving up the sport and has donated his extensive tackle collection to charity. All-rounder Kevin Keep kindly gave all his kit – that he paid over £10,000...
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Stickleback could be the biggest-ever caught in this country
TWO 'massive' mini species have been banked from lakes in the South West.three-spined stickleback record Ben Iles thinks he might have broken the British three-spined stickleback record with a beast he...
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