THIS immense bass smashed the British shore-caught record by over 2 lb. Guntars Zukovskis smashed the British bass record with this near 22-pounder. The bass record breaker fell to Guntars Zukovskis on a local Somerset beach while targeting conger eels in stormy conditions at night. He weighed it on digital scales at an incredible 22 […]
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 […]
Stunning giant pike after great winter run of specimens
FINN LEWIS obliterated his pike PB by 11 lb with this 34 lb giant. The Essex angler told Angler’s Mail how he made his impressive catch, which starred recently in the magazine’s Richworth-sponsored Fish of the Week. âI had another two doubles up to 18 lb just before the big âgirlâ,” said 25-year-old Finn, from […]
Fishing tackle shop tries new ‘old-school’ move to boost interest
ONE of Englandâs oldest angling traders is coming up with âold-schoolâ initiatives to attract customers. Fishing tackle shop problems are being tackled by Robertson’s. If shops near you are being pro-active in any special ways, email details to us. The long-established fishing tackle shop Robertsonâs, in Dagenham, Essex, is introducing several schemes to start the […]
Review: Middy Protector Scissors
The Middy Protector Scissors 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: rig scissors. Specifications: Japanese steel blades; compact, safe design. My verdict: safe snippers. Sharp, easy to store, with a protective cap for the business end, […]
Bob Church tributes flood in as his funeral takes place
TRIBUTES have been paid to one of angling’s true greats. Bob Church (right), pictured with Angler’s Mail columnist Steve Collett. The funeral for all-rounder Bob Church was held this week (Monday, September 30, 2019), after he sadly passed away at the age of 83. Northampton-based Bob made the successful change over from coarse specimen hunter […]
Sardine bait trick tempts huge British river sturgeon
SCHOOLBOY George Marsden enjoyed a birthday treat on Nottinghamshireâs River Trent when he landed this huge sturgeon. George Marsden with the jumbo Trent sturgeon caught on a special bait involving sardine chum. Dad Andrew couldnât weigh the fish, as heâd left his digital scales out in the rain, but he estimated it at well over […]
WATCH: How damaged is the sunken fishing boat in West PH Sea?
Filipino fishing boat Gem-Vir is left with a gaping hole in its rear by a Chinese fishing vessel that rammed it near Rector Bank in the West Philippine Sea … Read more: www.youtube.com