Fishing

Cardiff, Brighton and Hove, Plymouth and the London borough of Lambeth are the first cities to be recognised as leaders of the UK’s Sustainable Food Cities network – with Cardiff having been acclaimed for signing a sustainable fish cities pledge that impacts on the whole of Wales. Cardiff’s achievements follow hard on the heels of the towns of Bournemouth and …

Barbel fish Big Lady was killed by otters on the River Ivel in Bedfordshire  One marauding otter was seen tearing its throat and partially eating it  The fish, weighing over 20lbs, was the largest barbel living in UK waters  Anglers are calling for crackdown on otters, whose numbers are booming  Anglers are calling for a clampdown on otters after they …

The first was caught just three days earlier, weighing 18lbs lighter on another of Phatcat’s 11-hour trips. On Sunday, the group of six took it in turns to reel the shark in as it did its best to escape, 17 miles from shore. Mr Thomas said: “I couldn’t believe it when I was told the shark was the biggest caught …

Fly fishing Venues Fly fishing – Ynysyfro Reservoir 01633 838250 At the age of 90 years, Geoff Harrhy is stepping down from the committee of Newport Reservoirs Fly Fishing Association and rounded off his duties at the AGM when he announced his retirement after many years of service to the Association and also his intention to carry on fishing at …

If you want some advice on swim bait set up then there is a good thread on this forum Swimbait setup There is an extract below, it is based in the states but quite useful ! A swimbait is just another lure, the difference is it’s size and weight, few other fresh water bass lures weigh over 2 oz up …

Second Place for Cardiff Nomads The long established match fishing team of Cardiff Nomads went to Oxford and came back having done themselves proud!   JOHN Taylor came out on top when the final round of the Oxford Summer League was fished on the Thames at Medley and Folly. Taylor (Tubertini Ap-ollo) topped the pile with 20lb 6oz, having drawn the …

Wales is the perfect location for an active short break, with an abundance of great golf courses, beautiful hills for cycling, coastal paths for walking and plenty of rivers and lakes for the keen angler. Here are just a few examples of activity breaks from members of the Welsh Rarebits collection of hotels. On Two Wheels Many of the UK’s …

Giant Carp in Cardiff A father and son who were enjoying a quiet fishing weekend in Cardiff were “awestruck” when they landed a giant carp that weighed twice as much as a small dog. Tudor Prosser was fishing in Bute East Dock with his 10-year-old son Logan when the 40Ib monster took the bait. “I saw it in the water …

Chelsea defender received an out of the blue offer for nine-bed mansion Luxury property was built next door to England star’s former home Red-brick property sold for £5.25million last year Now mystery investor snaps up Terry’s ‘dream home’ for £16million Sale prompts further speculation that Terry may be planning move abroad By Lucy Crossley PUBLISHED: 04:16 EST, 10 January 2014 …

The dangers of illegal fishing in the River Taff at Blackweir have been highlighted after three youngsters were spotted standing on the weir with their fishing rods. Natural Resources Wales Fishing has said that fishing at Blackweir contravenes byelaws that does not permit fishing immediately upstream or downstream of the majority of weirs on the River Taff. Anyone caught contravening …