Graham Marsden with an in-depth feature about fishing rivers for pike.
Barrie Rickards RIP
Professor Barrie Rickards BSc, MA, PhD, ScD, DSc (Hull), FGS, CGeol, died peacefully yesterday on the 5th November....
Angling Giant Pins its Faith in Redditch
Redditch-based angling industry giant Pure Fishing has improved its service to the UK market by opening a new UK headquarters in the town together with a dedicated distribution centre for the UK and Ireland....
Bad Luck, Good Luck!
A recent session really brought home to Pat Gillett how much luck can play in the capture of a good fish....-
Barrie Rickards RIP
Professor Barrie Rickards BSc, MA, PhD, ScD, DSc (Hull), FGS, CGeol, died peacefully yesterday on the 5th November. -
Threats to Rivers in England and Wales
New figures reveal biggest threats to rivers in England and Wales. Over use of fertilisers, demand for drinking water and poor town planning are putting our river wildlife in danger. -
Irish Sea Conservation Zones
Irish Sea Conservation Zones launches to engage and consult with everyone who uses the marine environment. -
Salter sees off attempts to weaken Marine Bill
Angling MP praises anglers for voting for conservation measures. -
Egremont Anglers relieved after scaffolding finally removed from River Ehen
Fish Legal has secured a swift settlement of £3,000 on behalf of its member, the Egremont & District Anglers Association. -
Coarse fish removal – Update on new byelaws to protect fisheries
The Environment Agency has moved a step closer to improving how coarse fish and fisheries are protected across England and Wales. -
News from Hardy/Greys/Chub
Here is a summary of the news items we've been recieving this month from Hardy Greys and Chub. -
Fishing For Everyone Ladies Fishing Club
Four new members joined the Fishing For Everyone Ladies Fishing Club at their recently held October Club event -
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Angler Petitions Prime Minister
An angler has petitioned the Prime Minister to step up the fines for water pollution following the Stoke-on-Trent fish-kill.
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Chatton Ladies Raising Money for Macmillan
Chatton Ladies are raising money for The Macmillan Big Fish event at Derwent on 11th October -
The FishingMagic Big Swordsy's 2009 Trent Fish-in
A call to our resident Trent Guru and a quick session on the ouija board and “Big Swordsy's Michael Jackson Memorial Trent Fish-in.... Shamoan!!! Whoohooo!” was born. Well it obviously seemed like a good idea at the time! -
English Pair Tough it out for World Cup Glory
England’s Rob Tough and Tom Duncan-Dunlop are on top of the world after overcoming an international field to win the 2009 World Carp Classic. Full story here ... -
Members Special - Come fly fishing and learn with Charles Jardine
We would like to invite all our registered members of FishingMagic, the Fly Forums and Fish&Fly to join us at an exclusive members-only event in partnership with Sportfish-Reading and Haywards Farm Fishery. -
The IAC Visits the Blue Pool
The elderly or aging bunch of reprobates who are the remnants of the Internet Angling Club mailing list had a fish-in at the Cemex Blue Pool recently. -
James Farrow Memorial Match at Todber, 2009
Reflections on the 8th event in memory of Richard Farrow's son, James, who also enjoyed fishing. These are the observations of some of the attendees. -
Shimano Girls do it for Charity
Three of the Shimano girls join in the 'Race for Life' to raise money in support of Britain's top cancer charity. -
The Go Fishing Show
For those interested in finding out more about the sport and how to get involved, the Go Fishing Show takes place from 18-19 July 2009, at Cudmore Fisheries in Staffordshire. -
Grand Opening of London's Largest Fishing Tackle Shop
Only five days to go before Angling Direct open their fifth store, billed as London's Largest Fishing Tackle Shop. Meet the stars! -
A Grand Day Out at Blenheim
The home of the Dukes of Marlborough and birthplace of the great Sir Winston Churchill, had a major shock coming when members of Fishingmagic turned up to fish Blenheim Palace lake.
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Temple throws up its 80th Thirty of the year!
Temple lake, part of the famous Bury Hill complex, has given up its 80th thirty-pounder of the year to lucky Paul Pitchley. More of the story here.... -
The Best Value For Money River Fishing in the Country?
Eddie Cardus moved from Merseyside to Cheshire and found himself living by some of the cheapest river fishing in the UK. -
Luxury Angling Holidays in the Yorkshire Dales
Exclusive fishing from luxury self-catering holiday lodges built on the shores of two former fishing lakes in the Yorkshire Dales. -
Wintle's World - Finding New Waters
Mark Wintle tells you how to find new waters and visits Christchurch AC's Somerley Lakes. -
Venue Spotlight - Furzebray Carp Lakes
Dave Rothery visits Furzebray Carp Lakes in North Devon and likes the look of the place. -
Venue Spotlight - Stafford Moor, North Devon
Dave Rothery gives you the lowdown on one of his favourite carp waters. No excuses for not catching now if you fish Stafford Moor! -
A Day on Drayton
Mark Wintle and Graham Marsden try out Drayton reservoir as an alternative to Clattercote. -
Log book for Trout in North East
Anglers' log books help reveal health of trout in the North East. -
Making a Bed for Amorous Barbel
Spawning barbel in Norfolk's River Wensum are being given a helping hand through a partnership between local anglers and the EA. -
Record Catch on Justice Lake
The Russell Stewart Party, fishing www.want2fish.com's Justice Lake, reel in a monster record catch.
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International Pike Challenge 2009 – Part 1
Across mighty seas, two of our intrepid members set sale for Ireland to take on Europe in a pike challenge for members of the media. -
The Land of the Giants: Sturgeon
The monsters of the Columbia river come out to play with Geoff Maynard. -
The Tripletail Brothers
Geoff Maynard goes to Florida in search of this rarely mentioned powerful game fish and the anglers who regularly pursue it. -
A Trip to Mas Bas
Immediately following on from her visit to the Les Noyers fishery, Samantha and the family motor on down to Mas Bas in the south west of France. -
A Trip to Les Noyers.
In May of this year, Samantha and family drove off to France to research the wonderful lakes of Les Noyer. This is her account of the week that followed and how her small son almost beat her to it. -
Fishing Abroad for the First Time
Ian Gemson with some valuable advice to help you take your first steps to fishing overseas. -
Spanish GOLDfish!
The story goes that the Roman General Caesar had a gold mine somewhere down this stretch of the Mediterranean coast, or somewhere not too far inland. -
Not so Unlucky (Swim) 13!
In spite of wild pigs and mosquitoes Pat Gillett had a great time catching big carp to 55lb on Island Lake in France. -
Carping in Gran Canaria
Keith Gladen moved to Gran Canaria as a match angler, now he caters for holidaying big carp anglers! -
Silvers in the Great Land Page 2
Self-guided fishing in Alaska cuts the cost and ups the reward, says Craig Buddo, as he dodges the grizzlies (page 2).
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High Attractor Hook Baits
One of Britain's top chefs, Scott Ratcliffe, explains his method for making high attractor hook baits, which are especially good in winter, he says. -
Kennet Perch Part 2
Will Barnard with the second part of his in depth look at perch fishing on the Kennet. -
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Lessons Learned from a Pro
The best way to learn is to teach - or so they say. Unless you take a day out with a pro coach like Ian Gemson that is... -
Bankside Cooking - Fillet of Salmon (Horseshoe Style)
Following their (Scott and Samantha) recent trip to Horse Shoe Lake, Scott Antony Ratcliffe, Master Chef of Great Britain, shows us how he makes a tasty fillet of salmon. -
How to Touch Leger
“Touch legering is for geeks who don’t know how to use a quivertip. And anyhow, what’s so special about feeling for bites when you can see the bloody things?” -
In a Spin, Part 6 - Small Time Spinning
In this, what he promises to be the absolute last in this series, Jeff explains what you need for some autumnal fun catching perch on small spinners. -
Fishing Clear Rivers
Graham Marsden writes about fishing rivers with clear water, with the focus on subtle tackle and subtle anglers -
Loading Lines on Reels, Part 3 - Baitcasters
In the last of his series, Jeff deals with the baitcaster type of reel and shows how to load it with just sufficient line.
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Autumn Trent Session
The Internet Angling Club zimmer-framed it’s way to the Trent last week to prove that you can’t keep old these old guys down. -
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South Lake Substitute
Chris Silverthorne reports on a successful last minute trip to Yateley South Lake -
Lucy's New Personal Best
To many experienced carp anglers, a 16lbs carp is a fairly common occurance and thought of as "nothing special", but to newcomer Lucy Bowden it's only her second carp and a Personal Best... -
A Special Brace of Trout
Neil Maidment fishes Avington in Hampshire, the home of big trout, and catches a very special brace. -
Two Big Cats and Five Likely Lads
Five likely lads from Salford decided to book a last minute weekend fishing trip to the River Ebro in Spain and what a good decision it turned out to be! -
A Personal Best Mullet for Mark
Mark Wintle puts his roach fishing skills to the test with big grey mullet, fish that fight like bonefish! -
Unique Yorkshire Barbel Brace?
A superb, and probably unique, brace of Yorkshire 11lb barbel - Sean Meeghan thinks so, anyhow... -
Wintons First 60!
ACE Director and Greys Consultant Max Cottis and his wife Cheryl plunder Winton's in France for 68 big carp to a lake best of 61lb! -
Big Mirror for Kirsty
Kirsty changes bait and then wakes up to a screamer under the tree!
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What type of Forum’ite are you?
Keith Manger takes a tongue-in-cheek look at some of the types of anglers that you find on fishing forums -
The Alternative Angler - Holy Water?
Are there any links between religion and fishing? Asks Kevin Perkins. "Probably more than a few us have acted as prophets and foolishly predicted bumper catches." He says. -
The Port and Stilton Club Honour Steve King
It's not often that the Port and Stilton Club invite outsiders to their memorable outings, but for Steve King, who had won an auction with the highest bid, an exception was made. -
Why Aren't There More Women in Angling?
Here, Paul Mortlock has had his thinking cap on (a tin one might have been more useful) to work out the reason why we don't see more ladies fishing on the river bank. His views will astound you! -
Behind the Times
The beautiful Dordogne region in France, a pleasant and peaceful setting that every English visitor falls in love with, or do they? -
The Alternative Angler - Feeling Emotional
The changeover from ‘old’ to new FM stirred up a faint, long buried memory for me, says Kevin Perkins,........ it was just like the first day at a new school. -
Confessions of a Specimen Hunter
An anonymous specimen hunter dared us to publish this. We dared, but there are going to be a lot of wives asking...... "is it you?" And before you can answer she'll say, "You're not going b***** fishing again!" This is a repeat of an interesting tale first published on FishingMagic six years ago, but one worth telling all over again. -
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The Sheringham Society AGM
John Olliff-Cooper reports from the recent All England Casting Championships (and AGM). -
The Alternative Angler - The Forum
A funny thing happened on the way to the forum, says Kevin Perkins', and adds, "don't let your head rule your keyboard!"
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