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An angler who won a prestigious continental competition has been stripped of his title amid cheating allegations. Marty Booth, of Hartlepool, was one of more than 1,000 anglers taking part in the three-day Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championships held between Spurn Point and Bridlington on February 15. He was crowned the winner of the competition, receiving £4,000 in prize money, as …
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Fish of the Week: Always a catch in spring rivers
Whether it’s floods or industry, there’s usually a new pool to check out as your local river changes each season. Near my home, the supermarket swim – the bit behind the big store – is a safe bet for the evening but further down, a new path had been put in and there was access to some parts that aren’t …
Read More »Fish of the Week: Getting back to basics
I WAS treated to a bit of a rig clinic last weekend at an angling open day with Scottish international angler Steve Souter. We were discussing the simple things that make the difference. I’d asked to see the secret rig that would help me outcatch my pal on our next run on Etive but like a lot of people, what …
Read More »Hartlepool angler disqualified after winning prestigious sea fishing competition and £4,000 prize
The three-day championship was held between Spurn Point and Bridlington, East Yorkshire, from February 15.
Read More »Jobs created as angling retailer opens new Nottinghamshire branch
Fishing tackle and equipment giant Angling Direct has created new jobs after opening a showroom in Daybrook. Rods, lines and reels will be available at the company’s 4,500 sq ft venue in Mansfield Road, which had been occupied by Majestic Wines until January this year. The move forms part of Angling Direct’s plan to grow its physical footprint throughout 2019 …
Read More »Fish of the Week: Scots angling is down to determination and watercraft
While we’re not spoiled for sight fishing opportunities in Scotland, our normal fishing is dependant on a lot of blind casts, determination and a bit of watercraft. Ultra-patient river anglers will sit it out waiting to spot rises from big fish to target but our peaty water doesn’t lend itself to picking out individuals like the chalkstreams down south or …
Read More »Fish of the Week: casting a spell
I WAS lucky enough to speak to people from the Scottish Youth and The Countryside Education Trust and the Bridge of Weir Angling Club this week. Both organisations are organising free angling days to get youngsters involved in the sport, providing qualified casting instruction and conservation education as well as laying on snacks and refreshments. These events and others like …
Read More »Perthshire fishing rent rebate after poor catches
A scheme to partially reimburse Perthshire fisherman has been welcomed by the Perth and District Anglers Association (PDAA) in light of last year’s salmon fishing crisis on the River Tay. Many Crown Estate Scotland fishermen and angling association tenants in Perthshire will receive significant rebates on their salmon fishing rents from 2019 to 2021. The move is in response to …
Read More »Fish of the Week: Life’s a beach for holiday fishing
It’s holiday time so hopefully some of you have been sneaking the rods in on a family trip or getting the kids out catching while they’ve been off school. I’m heading down to see family in the Solway so I plan to dig some ragworm with my wee niece and nephew at low tide to maybe pick up flounders and …
Read More »Memorial for Norfolk fishing legend John Wilson held at Norwich Cathedral | Latest Norfolk and Suffolk News
PUBLISHED: 16:13 24 May 2019 | UPDATED: 16:55 24 May 2019 John Wilson at his lake in Thailand. Picture: John Wilson Archant div{ width: 100%; } /* EDP Specific */ .viewAll { margin-top: 0px!important; /* This is set in the “View All” Element, setting !important here to brute-force it */ } ]]> Lisa Wilson and Jo Wilson speaking at the …
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