Fishing

Against all the odds, the game angling season finally got under way in the last few weeks, albeit at a snail’s pace. One storm after another, accompanied by floods, biting gale-force winds, thunderous downpours and now Covid-19, have all contributed to a disappointing start to the season following an almost five-month layoff. If there is any consolation, it’s the old …

Supporters of the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon can expect some positive news this autumn, according to the leader of Swansea Council. Cllr Rob Stewart gave a brief update on the infrastructure proposal – dubbed Dragon Energy Island – at a meeting of full council, following the submission of a report to the Welsh Government in May. The lagoon report was …

“Without change there can be no nostalgia”, according to George Barron in his latest book, A Fine Line. With over 50 years ’ experience of fly fishing for wild brown trout he paints a bleak future for this unique species. Barron firmly believes this generation or perhaps the next will be the last to fish for wild brown trout in …

An assessment and monitoring project entitled Currane Stamp has commenced in the Lough Currane catchment in Waterville, Co Kerry to identify factors contributing to the decline of sea trout populations. Research staff will use traditional techniques to examine aspects of sea trout ecology while habitat surveys will map important spawning and nursery areas. Electrofishing will also be conducted to assess …

Do we have to drink so much at matches? I notice that a new law on the minimum price for alcohol has been introduced by the WAG and just wondered does this apply to the largest pub in Wales. This has been called various names over the years viz Arms Park, National Stadium, Millennium Stadium, Principality Stadium, where large crowds …

Anglers have expressed shock at finding a popular lake emptied of water and fish. A number of fishermen turned up at Cellars Clough in Marsden on Sunday morning after being told the lake had been drained. Two anglers suspected that the lake had been drained in order for the fish to be stolen, although it is not known if this …

An angling club which has helped to keep youngsters off the streets by getting them hooked on the sport is set to expand its free fishing sessions to the wider community thanks to a grant from Comic relief lotto funds. Connah’s Quay and District Angling Club introduced fishing free of charge to around 200 kids, aged from four up to …

The mystery disappearance of fish from a popular Colne Valley lake has been solved. Anglers had feared that Cellars Clough at Marsden had been drained by thieves who had then taken all the carp and pike. But it can now be revealed that the fish have been bought by York-based Carpvale Fisheries whose staff spent two days draining the lake …

More than 80 lifebuoys have been chucked into a Birmingham lake, risking lives and endangering wildlife, according to the RSPCA Queslett Nature Reserve in Great Barr is an oasis of water and hills offering breathtaking views of the city. But, despite volunteers tirelessly working to keep the lake litter free, it continues to be a magnet for rubbish. RSPCA Animal …