A leading fish expert believes the 2019 floods will have caused long-term damage, as well harming fry survival. As Angler’s Mail revealed, some stillwaters have been badly affected by recent…
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France carp success comes in the mountains after scary storm
France carp fishing specialist Wayne, who runs a carp tackle and bait business in the country, told Angler’s Mail how his success came after scary storm. Wayne said: “This particular…
Ruffe cause worry as they populate special natural lake
Scientists made the first conclusive sightings of ruffe in Cumbria’s Lake Windermere. They fear that non-native species for the venue could wreak havoc on protected species such as threatened Arctic…
British Record Fish Committee accept five new giants onto their lists
Getting the highest profile in the batch of records approved by the British Record Fish Commitee was the 21 lb 2 oz barbel. Colin Smithson’s name entered the BRFC’s lists…
British record barbel of 21 lb 2 oz quietly enters history lists
Colin Smithson caught his 21 lb 2 oz British record barbel from a Sussex river on November 7. He decided not to report his catch via any form of today’s…
Drowned carp angler’s family call for awareness of cold water shock
Frank Cuomo, 63, from Derby, died in France after a tragic accident, which was linked to often overlooked cold water shock. Daughter Dani told Angler’s Mail: “My dad, Frank, had…
John Wilson Fishing Enterprise set up by daughter to help others
Lisa Wilson revealed the John Wilson Fishing Enterprise at the 2019 Angling Trust annual conference. The mother-of-four will be helping troubled and needy children enjoy the therapeutic effects of fishing.…
Bass record smashed – but it will never enter the record books
The fish that you see here was probably above the British bass record, and it was safely returned alive. Oban Jones is adamant that his boat-caught fish off Plymouth in…
How carp ace landed haul of winter British giants
Wellington Country Park carp have been a big draw for the Norfolk-based welder, and this time he really got stuck in. On top of the 56-pounder, Simon added a 44…
How a winter boilie dust trick helped tempt giant winter carp
The winter boilie trick helped operations manager Craig to a haul including the mighty mirror Junior at 51 lb 8 oz. Wednesbury, West Midlands-based Craig, 40, explained: “The weather was…