The Kodex Thorex Air Dry Bag comes under the beady eye of Angler’s Mail tackle editor Richard Howard. He’s the No.1 product inspector, checking out loads of quality kit every week. Description: mesh bag for air drying. Specifications: Thorex super-soft mesh; zip top; reinforced handles; 6 kg capacity; comes with a mini hook baits bag. […]
Big trout shocker for river coarse angler!
CHRIS BRENTNALL showed there are still surprises to be found in fishing when he landed this unexpected river catch… a 9 lb brown trout. Big River Trent trout – this ‘ferox’ slipped up to a pike angler using a big bait. The River Trent trout shock came when the 59-year-old Nottinghamshire angler was seeking pike. […]
‘You guys might think I’m crazy’: Diary of US ‘missionary’ reveals last days in remote island
(CNN)The Christian evangelist who attempted to convert one of the world’s last remaining isolated tribes wrote of his convictions in pursuing the mission even in the face of open hostility and attempts on his life, according to diary entries and notes. “I hollered, ‘My name is John, I love you and Jesus loves you,’” he […]
Big roach quest ends in style with this giant specimen
ALAN RIO had travelled across many counties to try and get a 3 lb-plus roach and finally achieved his dream with this super specimen. Big roach joy – Alan Rio’s 3 lb 1 oz specimen. The Woking, Surrey-based ace all-rounder caught the big roach he yearned for, scaling 3 lb 1 oz. Alan told Angler’s […]
Huge brace of crucians is special reward extra-long return trip
JAMES HOWES didnât mind a 300-mile round trip from East Anglia for a day session as it produced this stunning brace of big crucians. James shows his brace of giant crucian carp. James’s big crucians, rewarding him for hours on the road, scaled 4 lb 2 oz (top fish) and 4 lb. Tackling an undisclosed […]
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 […]
Review: Sonik Xtractor 5000 Reel
The Sonik Xtractor 5000 Reel 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: mini big pit fixed-spool reel. Specifications: black anodised long-cast spool taking 280 m of 0.35 mm line; Quick-Torque Drag system; Twin Spring-Loaded Captive Line […]
Mortimer and Whitehouse Series 2 is a TV hit – complete guide and Paul’s exclusive insight
SERIES 2 of Gone Fishing, starring Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse, is back on BBC2 TV and already proving to be a huge success. Mortimer and Whitehouse are back with their winning formula. Pic: Owl Power. Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing is âmore of the sameâ according to Paul Whitehouse, who spoke exclusively to Angler’s […]
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 […]