Eco-friendly fishing products launched
A FORWARD-THINKING carp company is doing its bit to tackle plastic pollution with its new range of biodegradable products.Rig Marole have launched eco-friendly line clips for fishing.Rig Marole UK is...
View ArticleThis lure fishing ace is on an amazing predator run
A LURE fishing ace has enjoyed a fantastic month for the big three coarse predators – perch, zander and pike.Robbie Northman's fine trio began with his big lure-caught perch.Robbie Northman, a...
View ArticleHS2 rail plan blasted by anglers as go-ahead finally announced
TOP anglers have joined the chorus of complaints about the environmental impact of the controversial HS2 railway project.Anti HS2 - Gary Newman with one of the many big tench he's caught from Korda...
View ArticleHuge barbel to bait boss
BAIT and tackle company boss John Llewellyn was more than happy with his first two bites of 2020 from the River Thames.John Llewellyn got off to a great start to 2020.The first was this cracking 15 lb...
View Article‘Save us from otter ruin’– plea from fishery owners
DISGRUNTLED coarse fishery owners fed up with otters are banding together to complain about the lack of service that they receive from the Government.This otter was filmed feasting on a fish at Nine...
View ArticleFree poles given away to 8,248 anglers
A TACKLE chain has revealed how it has been trying to inspire a new generation of anglers.Warrington Angling Direct is the chain's latest branch, bringing their tally to 35.Angling Direct told Angler’s...
View ArticleCoronavirus sends shockwaves into angling
THE outbreak of deadly coronavirus led to the cancellation of a major tackle show in China, and will have an impact on our tackle industry.A coronavirus particle - the outbreak of what is now named...
View ArticleChinese coronavirus and Brexit effects for UK fishing tackle trade
THE Angling Trades Association has warned that tackle manufacturers face a really difficult year, contending with the two biggest news events of 2020.Will tackle shops struggle to get products over the...
View Article£4.5 million scheme ‘will destroy’ prime bream and pike fishing
ANGLERS fear a £4.5 million scheme to clear the water clarity at a prime venue will destroy the fishing.Norfolk Broads bream, plus other species, are at risk.Natural England hopes to introduce three...
View ArticleTiny lift bites result in huge specimen roach haul
ROACH ace Charlie Kemmett spotted the slightest lift bites while float fishing, but he hit them, to put together this amazing haul of specimen redfins.Charlie Kemmett with his impressive Winkton roach...
View ArticleHeroic roach fishing revival efforts to be scaled down
POSSIBLY the most successful UK initiative for revive coarse fish stocks is to wind down its work.Trevor Harrop says the Avon Roach Project will scale down.Avon Roach Project co-founder Trevor Harrop,...
View ArticleImpressive pair of double-figure barbel in a match
TWO stunning double-figure barbel were caught in the same small club match.Marco Julian shows his fantastic 15 lb River Dove barbel caught in a match.The biggest of the two River Dove barbel tipped the...
View ArticleLure fishing couple share special short session with big pike
HERE'S an 'al-luring couple' who love pike fishing and shared a fantastic short session.Denisa Trifan is now her partner's pike fishing buddy after catching this impressive specimen.Lure fishing ace...
View ArticleAngler’s Mail magazine star John Bailey leads calls to save river roach stocks
THE successful Avon Roach Project will be stopping their work after fully restocking the river – but anglers want more action from the Environment Agency across the country.Roach fishing great John...
View Article20 kg weight needed for huge river cat
MICK MCCALLISTER managed to catch this 140 lb 8 oz catfish in tough conditions.The 55-year-old carpenter has to use a heavy-duty approach to get the result he wanted on the River Ebro in Spain. He told...
View ArticleScottish angler swoops for huge English barbel
COLIN DOUGLAS travelled 200 miles south to land this 18 lb 13 oz personal best barbel.Biggest barbel by any Scottish angler? It could be - and it scaled 18 lb 13 oz.Scottish angler Colin, 44, ventured...
View ArticleDay ticket access denied at British record perch lake
THE venue which made angling history with the stunning fish you see here can no longer be fished by the general public.Neill Stephen holds the British record perch that he caught in 2011.British record...
View ArticleFishing tackle shop tells of its incredible revival
A TOP independent tackle dealer tackle dealer has explained to Angler's Mail how he turned his shop's fortunes around.Angling shop that's turned itself around - Bournemouth Fishing Lodge.Angling shop...
View ArticleFishing tackle plastic reduction efforts blasted by campaigner
THE angling trade has been blasted for not doing enough about single-use plastic.Chris Turnbull is campaigning for fishing tackle plastic use to be reduced.Fishing tackle plastic is being increasingly...
View ArticleSalesman illegally smuggled 5.3 million fish
A SEAFOOD salesman is awaiting sentence after being found guilty of smuggling a staggering £53million worth of endangered eels.Just a handful of eels from the millions that the fish smuggler...
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