I came across a sign the other day whilst scouting new waters, it said members only, no fishing. Fair enough, I thought, go somewhere else. But something about the sign Continue Reading →
Michael Townsend (1971-2019) What can I say about Mike Townsend other than he was a friend. A good friend. Not just to me but to a lot of people. One Continue Reading →
A look back through Bob Roberts’ archives at fond March memories. Continue Reading →
A where to fish guide for the River Trent including day, night and season ticket lengths, who to contact, tackle shops and more. Continue Reading →
Len Gurd – A Tribute Yesterday (10.03.2018) I learned of the passing of an old friend. As near as I can recall I first met Len Gurd in 1991 when Continue Reading →
Following on from the first article where Billy told us how Ivan Marks revealed the secret of catching bream, here he reveals the winning format for all bream matches and Continue Reading →
I’m fortunate to have lived through a great era in angling and during that time I’ve met and frequently fished with many, if not most of the greats yet today Continue Reading →
You’re packing up after a glorious day’s fishing. It didn’t matter that the rain never let up because you were catching, but oh dear, your peg’s like a battlefield with mud Continue Reading →
You know, the more I think about it, the more I become convinced that anglers worship false idols. Blame it on social media if you like, or the ridiculous cult Continue Reading →
It’s funny what goes through your head when you’re stuck in hospital and trying hard not to get too bored. Clearly this is not one of my usual blogs but Continue Reading →
Please note: Contrary to the report in this week’s Angling Times I am not running the perch fishing days at Blithfield Reservoir. Apologies to those who have been requesting further Continue Reading →
I’m in shock today, but really I shouldn’t be. David Hall passed away this morning after a lengthy illness. It was not unexpected, at least not in my mind, yet Continue Reading →
It’s Time To Get Organised Happy new year folks! Anyone been wetting a line? Thought not. Just prior to Christmas the UK took a bit of a battering from gale Continue Reading →
A Pike For Christmas The latter end of the Christmas break is traditionally a busy time for fisheries. Anglers are suffering from early onset cabin fever, usually caused by being Continue Reading →
There was a period between 1990 and 2006 when it almost seemed like the angling press (and I’m not singling out any particular publication here) was reporting the capture of Continue Reading →