ONE of the nation’s most successful specimen anglers was celebrating a fantastic moment before the lockdown… Phil Smith with his stunning 3 lb 9 oz roach. Veteran big fish ace Phil Smith bagged this 3 lb 9 oz roach, making it four venues from where he has tempted redfins of over 3 lb. Phil landed […]
Top angler slams hidden human sewage threat to waters, fish and humans
HUMAN sewage sold as cheap fertiliser is packed with microplastics and will get into our waterways, according to a confidential Environment Agency report leaked to The Telegraph newspaper. Microplastics levels in many rivers tested, like the River Tame (pictured) are at alarming levels already. An increasing number of anglers fear that this surge in microplastics […]
Review: Carp Spirit Magnum X1 42 in. Multi-Net
The Carp Spirit Magnum X1 42 in. Multi-Net 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: top-of-the-range landing net. Specifications: adjustable and lightweight three-piece carbon handle that can be used at 3, 6 and 9 ft lengths; […]
Review: Sonik SK-TEK Compact Rod Sleeves
The Sonik SK-TEK Compact Rod Sleeves come 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 space-saving rod holdall thatâll take your rods, accessories and shelter. Specifications: up-and-down sleeves for holding three (10, 12 or 13 ft) rods […]
Good Samaritans rescue 6 people from boat burning in Fort Lauderdale
close Video Good Samaritans rescue six from burning charter boat Raw video: The crew of a nearby vessel spotted the burning charter fishing boat off the coast of Fort Lauderdale beach and moved in to save the people onboard. A group of good Samaritans came to the rescue of a group of people stranded in […]