THE Angling Trust has issued a further statement for anglers who have been trying to understand exactly where they stand during the deepening coronavirus crisis. Jamie Cook of the Angling Trust has been busy trying to get answers and share information during the coronavirus crisis. Jamie Cook, Angling Trust chief executive, reminded anglers to ‘stay […]
Huge 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 2 oz barbel, and the second came from a 6 lb 8 oz chub. The barbel […]
This lure fishing ace is on an amazing predator run
A LURE fishing ace has enjoyed a fantastic month for the big three coarse predators â perch, zander and pike. Robbie Northman’s fine trio began with his big lure-caught perch. Robbie Northman, a 29-year-old bar manager, kicked off his fine run with a 4 lb 2 oz stripy. Then other trips in his home county […]
Review: Maver Reality Side Tray
The Maver Reality Side Tray comes under the beady eye of Angler’s Mail tackle editor Richard Howard. He’s the No.1 products inspector, checking out loads of quality kit every week. Description: a side tray for seatbox and fishing chair systems. Specifications: aluminium construction; drainage holes in the corners; supplied with universal fittings, for 25, 30 […]
Specimen chub… on every method!
CHUB are known for their wide tastes in food… and one angler has been proving the point. Robbie Northman had this 6 lb 5 oz specimen chub on the fly. After landing a specimen chub of 6 lb on a lure in the morning, Robbie Northman set out in the evening to fish the fly. […]
North Carolina governor seeks offshore drilling exemption in Zinke meeting
Roy Cooper warns No safe method to drill for oil and gas off the coast after interior secretary exempted Republican-controlled Florida North Carolina North Carolina governor seeks offshore drilling exemption in Zinke meeting Roy Cooper: ‘No safe method to drill for oil and gas off the coast’ Interior secretary had exempted Republican-controlled Florida Associated Press […]
Fishing birthday gift to remember – a load of big river fish!
SPECIMEN ace John Mott celebrated turning 45 by enjoying a dream river session. What a fishing birthday gift – John Mott displays his 16 lb 4 oz barbel. It was the heaviest barbel in an epic catch. In what must be the best fishing birthday gift ever, John notched up a staggering 20 double-figure barbel. […]
Migrants found drifting in fishing boat
Image caption The boat was taken to Ramsgate Harbour after being discovered Four suspected Iraqi nationals, including a child, have been discovered in a fishing boat drifting 8.5 miles off the Kent coast. Two men, one pregnant woman and a child were on board the boat, which was towed by the RNLI into Ramsgate Harbour. […]
Toxic ‘red tide’ algae bloom is killing Florida wildlife and menacing tourism
This year 267 tons of marine life, including thousands of small fish and 72 Goliath groupers, have washed up along 150 miles of the Gulf Coast from the unrelenting bloom With its long, white, sandy beaches, Sanibel Island off the coast of south-western Florida is usually a perfect place for families to enjoy these last […]
‘Coral bleaching is getting worse … but the biggest problem is pollution’
Conservationists are battling to save the 700 -mile Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in the Caribbean suffering the effects of mass tourism and global warming The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is the largest hurdle reef in the western hemisphere- an underwater wilderness stretching over 700 miles along the coasts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras. One of the […]