The discovery of more fascinating Dick Walker material came shortly before the recent celebration of what would have been his 100th birthday. Angler’s Mail magazine toasted the occasion with a…
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Horton Church Lake hauler proves lightning can strike twice in big carp fishing!
The new Horton Church Lake member returned to the famous Berkshire venue. But he couldn’t get back into the same Plateau swim where he’s taken 13 big carp including a…
Summer floater fishing tips for carp
FLOATER FISHING time is well and truly here. I always look forward to the balmy days of summer… visions of big black shapes taking floaters to a green and lush…
‘Coin of truth’ lands on giant Grenville Lake carp
The 53-year-old fisheries officer makes a long journey to Grenville Lake in Cambridgeshire from his home in Cheshire. He explained: “Making the 150 mile trip down the A1 to spend the…
Summer carp fishing advice on best tactics to deploy
SUMMER CARP FISHING Angling pressure has had a major effect on the habits and routines of the fish. Those anglers that seem to be doing things slightly differently from the…
Review: Dynamite Evolution Oils
DYNAMITE Evolution Oils are a five-strong team of winterised oils designed to work all year round. Containing blended palatants and attractants, there are Tiger Nut, Hemp, Robin Red, Smoked Salmon…
Facebook group highlights fish and wildlife damage by otters
The Facebook group, Fishery Defence Group Against Total Otter Predation, is highlighting the horrific damage caused by otters to fish and other types of wildlife. It is showing harrowing scenes…
Dick Walker fondly remembered by Angler’s Mail this week
Back in 1952, at 5am on September 13, Dick Walker proved that huge carp existed in the UK and could be caught on rod and line. He did it by…
Horton Church Lake produces awesome haul of big carp
Horton Church Lake in Berkshire was where Simon Kenny recorded one of the best hauls of specimen carp of all-time. The pressured 15 acre syndicate venue, now run by RK…
Day ticket venue produces shock 40 lb 3 oz pike
The huge, unusually marked giant fell to a zig rig at day ticket Pasture Wood Fisheries in Lincolnshire. Hull, Humberside-based carp fan arrived at Pasture Wood around 7.30am and took…