Fishing

Carp Fishing in Cardiff has long been a hidden gem for local anglers, offering a unique and often rewarding urban fishing experience. While it may not have the picturesque charm of a countryside lake, its deep waters and industrial history create a rich environment teeming with fish. Among the many mysteries lurking beneath the surface, none is more legendary than …

Llanishen Reservoir is finally being filled back up again a decade after it was drained and abandoned. Stunning shots taken by drone on a frosty January morning show just how much work has been done over the last decade to restore the two reservoirs to their former glory. As Welsh Water has progressed its restoration works, it has so far …

The start of it all for five-year-old Derek, fishing on the River Tern near Wellington in 1947. Although now, at the age of 80, he says he is not a regular angler any more. “I’m really an opportunist who takes advantage of those who are far more enthusiastic and can provide the venue and equipment, though in my younger years …

South Wales residents are being offered fishing lessons to help improve their physical and mental wellbeing, thanks to a £10,000 National Lottery Community Fund grant. Reel Minds CIC, a community interest company, first started during lockdown, when founder David Williams took a friend, who was suffering with his mental health, fishing. David said: “He had recently been furloughed and was …

Merseyside angling – Wirral’s top ladies shore angler Heather Lindfield lead the England Ladies team as captain to take gold in the Angling Trust Home Nations Weymouth 2022 Written by Joe Farrell Heather Lindfield is one of the remarkable shore anglers of recent years, as her amazing record shows. After already fulfilling her dream to represent England back in 2001, …

Harries, who has been fishing for over 50 years, travelled in June to Lake of Menteith in Stirlingshire, Scotland for an intense week of competition.  Haverfordwest’s Harries is supported by the trust as he continues his association with the Wales Disabled Fly Fishing team, affiliated with the Salmon and Trout Angling Association.  “It was a brilliant week,” said Ian, “and I enjoyed …

Alliance Chairman Kevin Bradshaw works tirelessly within a great committee to uphold the clubs objectives. Written by Joe Farrell As many will recognise, the club angling scene is where one’s apprenticeship generally begins. For many, it’s a place where one would often stay, to simply enjoy many happy hours of competing amongst good friends. Finding the right club will however …

Jasper King from Kingskerswell was fishing with his father, again fishing the surface but this time with breadcrust. The reward for his effort was two carp of 8lbs 2oz and 7lbs 4oz. I fished the same pool with my granddaughter Brooke-Marie Reynolds for the Silver fish and had a great time catching Roach and Perch. The beaches are producing plenty …

In the Dock: The latest results from court including a lot of fines for skipping unpaid work The following cases were heard at Reading and Slough Magistrates’ Courts. September 2: DREW GREENIDGE, 26, of Ashburton Road, Reading, admitted to failing to comply with requirements of a community order by not attending unpaid work on February

Andrew Clements won Bideford Angling Club’s 24-hour rover match with a huge bull huss scaling 15lb 11.25oz. The fish was tempted from a North Devon rock mark and is one of the biggest huss caught from the shore in recent decades. Antony Smith was second and third with dogfish of 2lb 3oz and 2lb 2oz. A few bass are starting …