International Fly Tying Symposium Updates Dates, Venue

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The 30th annual International Fly Tying Symposium – postponed in 2020 due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic – has been rescheduled for Nov. 20-21, 2021, announced founder and director Chuck Furimsky. The event will be held at the Parsippany Hilton Hotel, 1 Hilton Court, Parsippany, New Jersey.  The hotel complex is some 51 miles from […]

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Carp Fishing – Free Spirit Rod Building

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Awesome run of success with big rudd

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HOW about this for a catch of stunners… one of the largest rudd braces ever landed, scaling 4 lb 7 oz and 3 lb 7 oz. Big rudd joy – Josh Dorka’s 4 lb 7 oz stunner. Tackle shop worker Josh Dorka added a third big rudd of 3 lb 1 oz to complete an […]

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Match fishing in England can restart now – but under special guidelines

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MATCH anglers and venues in England are celebrating after it was confirmed by the Angling Trust that events can restart. They must be run according to safety guidelines. Match fishing is allowed in England again. In a slightly unexpected twist on Tuesday, May 26, the Trust confirmed: “Robust new best practice guidelines published by the […]

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True state of angling revealed by annual Environment Agency report

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THE latest annual Environment Agency fisheries report has revealed angling is in good shape, with 955,310 rod licences sold for the 2018-19 year, raising £21million. This three-rod option was a new addition to the Environment Agency rod licence options in the year of the report. There was a drop to 847,846 individual anglers buying an […]

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Free poles given away to 8,248 anglers

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A TACKLE chain has revealed how it has been trying to inspire a new generation of anglers. Warrington Angling Direct is the chain’s latest branch, bringing their tally to 35. Angling Direct told Angler’s Mail how it has been trying to get youngsters hooked on fishing by giving out whips galore. For free! An spokesperson […]

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Huge hit of carp in France topped by 90-pounder

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HEAVY baiting resulted in a huge hit of carp topped by this 90-pounder. This 90 lb 2 oz mirror carp is a new venue record for Bluewater Lakes. Chris McFerran set a new venue record for Bluewater Lakes in France when he matted the 90 lb 2 oz beast. The 51-year-old fed over 80 kilos […]

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Drowned carp angler’s family call for awareness of cold water shock

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A HEART-BROKEN family of a carp angler who drowned has spoken up to clearly warn of the dangers of not wearing a lifejacket. Cold water shock contributed to the death of Frank Cuomo. Frank Cuomo, 63, from Derby, died in France after a tragic accident, which was linked to often overlooked cold water shock. Daughter […]

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Review: Rapala Original Floater Lures

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The Rapala Original Floater Lures 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 floating lure. Specifications: available in 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 18 cm sizes; largest size has a swimming depth to 3.3 […]

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Influx of refugees from Yemen divides South Korean resort island

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Arrival of refugees has sparked debate about countrys role in accept asylum seekers Hamza al-Odaini had two routes before him after he graduated from secondary school in Yemen: be forced to pick up a firearm and battle in the civil war now in its fourth year, or flee the country. In the end, his mother […]

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