Barrie Rickards’ Angling
Professor Barrie Rickards has some strong words to say about the Government's attitude to angling, kippers and brolly poles!
The Philosopher, the Fish, and the Dove
Just when angling is taking a few knocks in the media a new radio series should help to redress the balance.
BBC Asks if Angling Should be Banned
The BBC 1 programme Countryfile is to ask the question, should angling be banned? Make sure you write in with your views.
‘Pain’ Report is Nonsense Says Barrie Rickards
FISHINGmagic's top academic, Professor Barrie Rickards has his say about the fish and pain issue.
Do Fish Feel Pain?
Jeff Woodhouse expands the debate on this thorny subject. Read it and then have your say on the forum.
‘Fish feel pain’ says Royal Society Study
Waters have no time to settle in the ongoing fish and pain debate, with the latest in a string of studies claiming to have evidence indicating that fish do feel pain
Still Angling For Abolition Of The Close Season
Jeff Woodhouse is not at all happy about the recent survey that concluded that 50% of us want to retain the closed season.
Do You Carry Fare-Paying Passengers?
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency are introducing a new Code of Practice for Commercial Vessels carrying up to 12 passengers....this includes angling boats!
Rod Licences Have Expired!
Rod licences expired on 31st March. Make sure you renew before you fish or face a heavy fine as these anglers did.
