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Carp expert tells of his horrific Covid-19 ordeal
A LEADING bait maker has revealed the scary struggle he faced fighting off the deadly coronavirus.Boilie expert Jim Rawcliffe seen healthy, in better times.Boilie expert Jim Rawcliffe was hospitalised...
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How well will tackle trade survive coronavirus crisis?
ANGLING TRADES ASSOCIATION vice chairman Mike Heylin hopes that the government bailouts will save the wider angling trade during the Covid-19 crisis.Tackle shops everywhere are eager to re-open.As...
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Matt Hayes lifts lockdown gloom with Why We Fish campaign
ONE of the most popular anglers has helped get our angling nation in a positive mood during lockdown with a smash-hit picture campaign.Matt Hayes has inspired and delighted anglers with his #WhyWeFish...
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Poachers exploit coronavirus crisis
A HARD-pressed angling club has said that illegal poachers are taking advantage of the lockdown, by stealing their valuable fish for the pot.Some of the dead fish found at a club lake during the...
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Angling allowed from Wednesday, May 13 – but only in England
LOCKDOWN measures are being modified - and for anglers in England, at least, that looks like the positive news so many have been waiting for.The Angling Trust has put the case for angling to resume -...
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Is night fishing allowed when venues reopen in England?
ANGLING will restart at many venues in England from Wednesday, May 13... but there remains a big question mark...Is night fishing allowed? Anglers in England have been unsure on the latest rules and...
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Britain’s biggest pike – full story of 53 lb-plus sensation
A PIKE scaling a monster 53 lb 2 oz was discovered during UK lockdown at a top fishery.Brian Morland and his dog admire what could have been the biggest pike to have ever swum in an English fishing...
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Awesome 80-pounder for locked-down Brit
BRIT abroad Mark Lambert made the most of his French fishery being closed to visiting UK anglers by landing this venue record 80 lb 2 oz mirror.Mark Lambert admires his 80 lb 2 oz carp - a venue record...
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Covid-19 prevents help after new angling venue’s fish kill
A FISHERY boss has been left to resolve a major fish death himself after the Environment Agency refused to visit due to coronavirus.Some of the dead fish at Dyehouse Ponds.Distraught Robert Rogerson...
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Environment Agency fisheries work halted in coronavirus crisis
THE Environment Agency have confirmed fisheries staff are not working as normal – but will come out to real emergencies.Funded by rod licence money, anglers are keen to see as much EA fisheries support...
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Near record zander finally revealed – and here it is!
WE might be a whole lot nearer the new river fishing season than the last one but check this out...Billy's freak catch could become the next British record zander.This immense, potential British record...
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Will a 50 lb-plus pike be caught anytime soon in England?
ANGLERS in the UK and beyond were amazed by the discovery of a huge pike at an English trout water. But experts were not surprised. Brian Morland and his dog admire what could have been the biggest...
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Prolific float-maker helps homeless with his quality creations
A KIND-HEARTED Angler’s Mail columnist hopes to raise over £2,000 for a homeless charity after making over 1,000 floats.Bill Rushmer shows some of the quality floats he created. Bill Rushmer has been...
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Youngster lands giant lake record carp during online competition
A YOUNG angler landed an impressive lake record carp when an enterprising day ticket fishery decided to interact online with self-isolating customers.Weston Moat Fishery boss Wayne Steele offered a...
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Match fishing in England can restart now – but under special guidelines
MATCH anglers and venues in England are celebrating after it was confirmed by the Angling Trust that events can restart. They must be run according to safety guidelines.Match fishing is allowed in...
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Fishing masks are the safer way for some anglers now
THIS angler is one of thousands of anglers taking extra precautions during the Covid-19 crisis.Colin Etherington wears a fishing maskThe man in the fishing mask, Colin Etherington, really enjoyed his...
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Monster carp on first session back after lockdown
SEAN CORBETT couldn't have wished for a better first fishing day back when lockdown eased... he topped a five-fish catch with this 49 lb 2 oz mirror.Giant Grenville carp - Sean Corbett enjoyed a flying...
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Poachers’ illegal river nets thwarted
A QUICK-THINKING angler saved dozens of prime coarse fish from being killed by calling the Environment Agency’s incident hotline to report illegal netting.This net was strung across the River Nene.Two...
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Super hectic pike action using hi-tech gadget
LEE SPILLARD enjoyed a hectic first day back on the water when he caught this 20 lb pike in a huge haul of predators.A Strike Pro Miuras Mouse, after some work with a Garmin device, lured a shared...
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Tackle theft memories fade… in favour of great bars of gold
ONE of the country's top specimen anglers has put the heartbreak of having his tackle stolen behind him and got back on the trail of quality fish.Matthew Fernandez took his four-year-old daughter,...
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