John Step: Stinky Stinky!

A recent thread on Fishing Magic "worst smelling bait additive" jogged my memory about such a subject. It's a sort of reverse if that makes sense. Let me explain.

The Trout Inn at Tadpole Bridge

A day on the upper Thames a couple of years back saw me at Tadpole Bridge where I'd first fished back in the 70s. My brother and I had stayed with Mr and Mrs Stevens who ran the Trout Inn, right next to the bridge, and gave us the most excellent service - but it had changed.

Angling Trust Welcomes Government Commitment to Fish Passage Legislation – At Last!

The Angling Trust welcomed the announcement this week by Fisheries Minister George Eustice that the Government will set out this month proposed new legislation to remove obstructions or build fish passes to provide a route around or through weirs and other barriers to fish migration.

Anglers Mail March 15th 2016

ANGLER'S MAIL magazine this week comes with a free 1-day rod licence voucher plus a free tackle guide.

FM Writing Competition…

The competition has been running for a few weeks now but there's still plenty of time to share one or more of your stories with...the world!

On the Bank with Paul and Bob

The River Test at Broadlands recently echoed with the fishy banter of two legends of comedy, and the Fish&Fly camera was there.

Angling Trust and Canal & River Trust Junior Canal Championship 2016

Going into its third year, the Angling Trust and Canal & River Trust are delighted to announce they are organising the Junior Canal Championship for 2016.

What a Plonker!

Feeling and looking like a sherpa on bonus, I turned up at the lakes mid-afternoon when the sun was high and hot. Now I am one of nature's sweaters, so I really didn't feel too inclined to walk very far to my swim, wherever that may have turned out to be; however, the place was packed with carpers and not a solitary space of any size could be found around the entire perimeter of the lake.