Fishing

An inquest has been held into the death of an angler who was found in the River Dove after a large search when he went missing. Roger Wheat, from Bedworth, in Warwickshire, had been fishing in Ellastone, near Uttoxeter, on Tuesday, January 7. He was reported missing, having last been seen on the banks of the river, which led to …

An angler who died while fishing on a lake at a medieval castle in Kent may have been involved in an altercation with some youths prior to his death, police have said. The man, who was in his 60s, had been in a boat with two other anglers on a lake in the grounds of Lullingstone Castle when the incident …

With lock down eased north of the Border angling, phones were ringing off the hook at fisheries. Many of the calls are from newcomers who have been tempted to try fishing which is one of Britain’s leading participant sports. Jim Gargaro, a former Edinburgh fishing tackle shop owner, and now the host at popular Bowden Springs fishery near Linlithgow, is …

The first minister has indicated there could be some easing of lockdown measures in Scotland from 28 May. More detail on the plan is expected to be published later this week, which is likely to allow some outdoor work and activities such as golf. Ms Sturgeon has given an indication of what might happen in Scotland in her “looking beyond …

Tributes have been paid to an angler who died after rocks were reportedly thrown at a Kent tourist spot. Friends believe Charles Hilder, 66, was involved in a confrontation with poachers before his death yesterday afternoon. Armed police were called to Lullingstone Castle at 5.21pm on Thursday where the victim died at the scene, Kent Police said. Dad-of-five Mr Hilder …

A number of angling sites, garden centres and golf clubs across Nottinghamshire will be opening after more than a month in lockdown following new Government guidance. The Government published a 50-page document on Monday, May 11, which outlined the next phase of the battle against the coronavirus. From Wednesday (May 13), those who do not have to shield can travel …

Anglers in Wales can now drive to go fishing within their local area following changes to the lockdown rules. First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced an easing of measures during his lunchtime briefing, with exercise restrictions also on the agenda. People in Wales will be allowed to meet with others from outside their own household, while observing social distancing and …

Fishing firm Angling Direct reels ’em in as revenue soars 21% to £26.5m despite ‘challenging period’ By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 00:55, 13 August 2019 | Updated: 09:45, 13 August 2019 Angling Direct has reported strong store sales amid its expansion. Revenue for the six months to July 31 at the fishing specialist jumped 21 per cent to £26.52million, against …

A person who travelled 80 miles to go fishing during lockdown has been criticised by North Wales’ top cop. Police caught the fishing enthusiast in Conwy, and Chief Constable Carl Foulkes praised officers he said were doing a “great job” enforcing the lockdown rules. The Welsh Government’s advice on angling states that exercise should be done locally, meaning people cannot …

The Angling Trust is urging the Government to reopen fishing tackle shops in preparation for a surge to the riverbanks from Wednesday following the success of their “When We Fish Again” campaign. As reported by Telegraph Sport last week, fishing and golf were always leading the push for recreational sport to be allowed back during the coronavirus crisis, partly because they could …