The World According to Wurzel

"Angling and politics are probably not the best mix. However, it is inevitable that there will be clashes from time to time and not all of them are necessarily a bad thing."

Warrington AA Guardian Notes

There is still not much to write home about, says Frank, but chub to over 6lb, grayling to 2.12 and barbel to over 10lb have been caught from the Ribble!

Pilgrim’s Progress

'I don't think that Environmental Health would be very happy if you hung a dead pig at the bottom of the garden in order to start breeding maggots.'

Braided Lines

Imagine using a line half the diameter of the one you use now, with zero stretch, twice the strength, floats without greasing and lasts all season. It sounds like the answer to every piker's prayers.

Free Holiday For Two Anglers

Fancy a week in France on a private estate lake with carp to over 50lb? With a lakeside cabin for two anglers? And all for free!

Tackle – Collectors Dates

Three antique and modern fishing tackle auctions have been organised by a top sporting auctioneer, for 2001.

Bob’s Barbel Bonanza

With a return to milder weather after the cold snap and with rainfall to boost river levels the old River Lea at Fishers Green is in great barbel form.

Tackle Workshop

Gear boffin Budgie shows us in words and pictures how to make the classic Snap-tackle pike trace.