Illegal Elver Fishing Nets Maximum Ban
Two Bridgwater men have both been banned for five years after being caught illegally fishing for elvers on the River Tone in Somerset.
Broads Authority gets Angling Representative
Environment Secretary Owen Patterson has appointed two new members to the Broads Authority, the organisation which provides the national voice and has strategic responsibility for conservation, recreation, navigation, planning and access in the Broads.
Match Fishing – Drennan Team England Squad for 2013 World Champs Announced.
Drennan Team England managers, Mark Downes and Mark Addy, have named the squad to compete in the 60th World Championship in Poland on 14 -15 September.
North East Anglers Hook Prizes
Four anglers from the North East who helped the Environment Agency to monitor fish populations in the River Tyne have been rewarded for their efforts.
Match Fishing – England’s Feeder Teams Bag Up
Team and Individual glory for Feeder Team England in the 2013 International Feeder Fishing Challenge in Holland.
Fly Fishing – Youth Development Day at Grafham
Simon Lehane reports from the youth fly fishing development day at Grafham Reservoir.
Match Fishing – Fish O Mania 2013 Heat Two
Report and results from the second qualifying heat of the 2013 Fish 'O' Mania competition.
Angler’s Mail 16 April 2013
Editor Tim Knight is our guide to the highlights inside this week's Angler's Mail magazine.
Michael Gove Urged to Save Environmental Education
The Angling Trust has expressed its concern about proposals by the Education Secretary Michael Gove to remove requirements to teach pupils about the need for conservation of the environment.
You can Help to get More People Fishing!
This month the Angling Trust begins an ambitious four year programme of work to get more people fishing and they need the support of fisheries, clubs, coaches and volunteers to help make it a success.