Michael tempted the massive chub from the fast-flowing River Thames on its middle reaches, at Cookham in Berkshire. Watford, Hertfordshire-based Michael said: “I was fishing with my father and a…
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River Thames barbel scaling 19 lb 15 oz for man who returned to fishing after long break
The huge Thames barbel came when Ryan tackled the middle reaches of the mighty river. The High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire-based ‘returner’ told Angler’s Mail about his inspiring triumph. “I only started…
Dace fishing session results in three absolute giants over 1 lb!
The associate professor’s dace fishing session saw him add ten other specimens including fish of 15 oz, 14 oz and 12 oz. They were caught on the upper Bristol Avon…
Illegal fishing results in justice after ‘poachers’ were caught in the act
Illegal fishing has been going on around many parts of the British coastline, but rarely do any cases get to court. This time an angler’s evidence was crucial. Tran Doan,…
Huge pike landed after tactical bait switch
The huge pike meant the Oxford-based angler obliterated his old best of 30 lb 4 oz. And it came just a few days after he boated a 28-pounder, also at…
Match fishing tackle used to land huge sturgeon!
Landed on match fishing tackle, Jake Hall reckons the 56 lb specimen would normally win him most of the winter contest he fishes on its own. Jake recorded his first-ever sturgeon…
Insect crisis poses a serious threat to fish populations
The loss of so many insect species could have devastating effects for all animal groups including humans and fish populations, experts have warned. The global study by boffins in China…
Grayling record rocked not long before target tumbles
The British grayling record has since been beaten by another giant. Full story and pictures of that one are exclusively in this week’s Angler’s Mail print magazine. Neill’s own fantastic…
Record barbel river restoration gathers momentum
The record barbel river benefited from 342 of the biggest barbel the EA have ever produced. The Great Ouse became the record barbel river in the 1990s and early 2000s…
Giant roach sparked by temperature rise on southern river
Joe was on the Christchurch AC stretch of the Hampshire Avon at Winkton and the big roach came in a good mixed bag. Ferndown, Dorset-based Joe told Angler’s Mail: “The…