The Unvarnished Truth – Part 2

The continuing adventures of Donald and Damien..

All the latest fishing news from the Angling Trust and Fish Legal

Court decision will help protect precious rivers The Angling Trust, Fish Legal and WWF-UK have secured a major step forward for the protection of...

The Dark Art

When I was young the tench was a much-desired fish, rarely caught, and uncommon in my locale. The odd capture to come our way would be talked about for weeks after the event and - like carp - they were considered a mysterious and rare species.

The Pondwood Fishery Story

My name is Mick Holdaway and I am the owner of Pondwood Fisheries. I purchased Pondwood as a derelict farm in 1986. My love of fishing was trout and fly fishing.

River Restoration

Simon Cooper looks at recent improvement work on the River Test and wonders 'When is a restoration not a restoration?'

Conservationists demand action to stop landfill site slipping into the sea

The Angling Trust and Marine Conservation Society have written to Torridge District Council and Devon County Council urging them to take action to stop Northam Burrows landfill site, at the mouth of the Taw and Torridge estuary, being washed into the sea.

Sportfish: Special 10% Discount Day!

    Save 10% OFF* online and in-store this Cyber Monday! Here at Sportfish we have some very exciting new ranges of kit to showcase,...

Some cracking-good stuff for Christmas…

I have deliberately waited until the horror of Black Friday was over until coming forward with some recommendations for Christmas treats for us fisher-folks this year. My idea of hell is traipsing round a crowded shopping mall, particularly on days when I feel the fish might be feeding in my local waters, but it's always good to hear of films or books that can transport us to another, less crowded world, when real life keeps us away from the bank.