Roach ace John Bailey – pictured above with one of his many impressive catches – led the calls. Although he’s delighted with the success of the Avon Roach Project on…
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Heroic roach fishing revival efforts to be scaled down
Avon Roach Project co-founder Trevor Harrop, who works miracles with ‘Budgie’ Price, says they have just two more years planned. Trevor told Angler’s Mail: “We have two more lots to…
Your help needed NOW for UK cormorant control, say Angling Trust and the Avon Roach Project
The Angling Trust and the Avon Roach Project have joined forces to encourage anglers everywhere to help curb the UK cormorant menace. They want the issue sorted, once and for…
New online effort to shoot more cormorants – details & link to where you can participate
The Angling Trust and the Avon Roach Project are trying to generate a large-scale response to the Government’s consultation on the General Licence to shoot birds. It currently permits the…
Hampshire Avon barbel record smashed by 19 lb 11 oz stunner
Pete, a highly respected expert on Hampshire Avon barbel, was amazed by his historic capture. It underlines a lurking potential still in this great river, which has held the British…
Roach discovery is brilliant news for river fishing future
Hampshire Avon roach numbers – in terms of bigger fish – have never been better. That’s got a lot to do with the ARP stocking many tens of thousands of…
Avon Roach Project match sees giant 3 lb-plus redfin!
River ace Mark Everard recorded the biggest roach ever in the annual fundraising match for the Avon Roach Project with this 3 lb 2 oz monster. And Mark predicts plenty…