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RIP Len Arbery, pioneering specimen hunter
TOP angling author and big fish ace Len Arbery has passed away at the age of 81.Len Arbery was perhaps best known for his books Redmire Pool and Catching Big Tench. He had battled cancer for many years...
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FREE rod licence as Take A Friend Fishing returns
THE Angling Trust has confirmed that Take a Friend Fishing is back for 2020... and you can take advantage over the days ahead.Take A Friend Fishing is back after a break and you can get...
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Big eel success makes ace angler shout for joy
SPECIMEN fish ace Ian Petch knew that a lake had produced a big eel a few years ago, and he finally hit his target with this 6 lb 7 oz specimen.Horsham, West Sussex-based Ian fished overnight hoping...
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Covid angling boom – hard facts revealed for revival of numbers
THE Environment Agency has revealed more upbeat figures on angling’s sudden boom in interest.The Covid angling boom is making 2020 a year that bucks the trends after many downturns for the sport. And...
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Awesome run of success with big rudd
HOW about this for a catch of stunners... one of the largest rudd braces ever landed, scaling 4 lb 7 oz and 3 lb 7 oz.Big rudd joy - Josh Dorka's 4 lb 7 oz stunner.Tackle shop worker Josh Dorka added a...
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How to get Angler’s Mail magazine during the coronavirus crisis
YOUR No.1 fishing fix, Angler's Mail magazine, is still being published every week - and it's loaded with exclusives. Here's how to safely get your hands on our mag...The nation’s passion for angling...
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Angling holidays book as venues offer safe summer breaks
THE government decision to allow camping and caravan holiday parks to open in England has been a welcome relief for angling venues around the country.Action again at Stafford Moor, one of the many...
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Huge hit of monster tench … on lobworms!
HOW about this for a catch of tench... including FIVE double-figure specimens!Alan Rio got amongst some monster tench - this one scaled 10 lb 13 oz.The monster tench fell to specimen fish ace Alan Rio...
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1 metre-plus is extra boost for fishing tackle trade
TACKLE dealers and assistants have been welcoming more customers into their shops - but the major worry is supplies of tackle.Adjusting to the 1 metre rule and keeping shelves stocked - young ace...
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New Trent record barbel caught in a match
SEW KOWALSKI smashed the River Trent barbel best with this huge 20 lb 6 oz specimen caught during a specimen match.Sew displays his Trent record barbel.Sew matted the Trent record barbel during a...
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30 kg barbel is king of the river!
ANGLER and metal sculptor Alan Ross has just finished his stunning latest work of art – a 30 kg barbel.Barbel mobile - on its way to Riverside Caravan Park by the Severn.Alan was commissioned by Andrea...
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British zander record survives by the skin of its teeth
KIERAN ROCHE came within 2 oz of making history with this 21 lb 3 oz monster.Kieran's giant was so close to the British zander record.The 29-year-old nudged the British zander record when he tempted...
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Beast of an eel from virgin water
TATTOO artist Charlie Coppolo had a great eel start to his efforts at a totally unknown lake when he matted this jumbo 5 lb 12 oz eel.The 33-year-old from Great Wakering, Essex, told Angler’s Mail: “I...
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Simon beats geese and small fish to tempt sensational rudd
SIMON DAVIDSON has only just started specimen hunting and got his rudd checklist off to a brilliant start through some smart angling.Simon Davidson sorted out the big rudd - and has his eyes on a...
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Cat queen Stacey sets massive record for popular holiday venue
PARTNERS and Aldi managers Stacey Mulqueen and Adam Whitehouse delivered the goods during a getaway down in Devon.Fishing at popular Anglers Paradise, the pair’s catches were capped by a whopping 94 lb...
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Huge urban day ticket carp!
HOW about this for an urban, day ticket carp! This stunning English common tipped the scales at 46 lb 5 oz. Walthamstow Reservoirs giant - Cal displays his stunning common carp.The Walthamstow...
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New anti-poaching network launched
A NEW anti-poaching network has been set up on Facebook by an angler keen to reduce the amount of fish theft around the country.Anglers Against Poaching founder Greg McNally.Anglers Against Poaching...
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Litter tackled head-on by anglers’ new Take 5 Campaign
THE Angling Trust has thrown its weight behind a drive called Anglers Against Litter.John Cheyne, national regions manager, explained the push – and where anglers fit into the wider anti-litter...
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Covid changes intensify fishery war on litter
A DISGRUNTLED fishery owner has banned a group of anglers for life after they left litter, having promised to take it away.Littering is an issue afflicting many fisheries, and there is some concern...
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