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Cod almighty! Angler reels in a 31lb beast during fishing trip in the English Channel after seven hours of waiting for a bite Lee Frampton was fishing off the Isle of Wight when 31lb cod went for squid bait  The 41-year-old said: ‘It was the only cod I caught on a seven-hour trip’ Angler took his spoils home and made …

Anglers from across North Wales and north west England capped a productive season’s fishing with a prize night for the biggest catches and hauls. North West Flyfishers handed out trophies at the club’s annual knees-up at Forest Hills Hotel, Frodsham, Cheshire. The club awarded catch of the year to Manchester rod Ray Storey, who hooked an 11lb 2oz Rainbow trout …

Lough Sheelin took centre stage last weekend with two highly successful fly fishing competitions that put the lake back in contention as one of the finest wild brown trout fisheries in Europe. On Saturday, the Lough Sheelin Trout Protection Association (LSTPA) held its annual stream rehabilitation competition which attracted a record-breaking attendance of 242 anglers. Now in its 13th year, …

A new project to improve angling access on the River Easkey in Sligo has now been completed. The venture, which was delivered by River Easkey Angling Association, received support from Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) via the National Strategy for Angling Development. Structures such as footbridges, stiles and ladders are installed along the river while walkway routes have also been improved. …

The last five days of the 2018 fishing season on Lough Sheelin were a turbulent mix of battling erratic weather and hooking confrontational trout, according to fisheries officer, Brenda Montgomery. It was a grand finale, where, for many anglers the best wine was left to last with great catches averaging 3 to 4lbs with top weight hitting 8lbs. Winter is …

The Dublin Angling Initiative (DAI) is calling on youth clubs, community groups and schools in the Greater Dublin area to take part in its fishing programme which aims to promote, develop and improve angling among young people. In addition to practical fishing exercises, fishing presentations and tours provide an insight into fish, their habitat, conservation measures and education regarding local fishing …

In a dramatic move brought about by the perilous state of all salmon and many sea trout stocks, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has implemented a suite of emergency by-laws which will come into effect on January 1st, 2019. These will replicate the current level of protection for salmon stocks until a decision is made by the Welsh Government following NRWs …

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 …

Mick Jagger at Glencorse Reservoir. Picture courtesy of Bill Taylor How does one of the biggest names in popular music relax before a massive, outdoor gig? Visit Glencorse Reservoir, of course. Mick Jagger did just that before the Rolling Stones rocked Murrayfield on Saturday night. And, this weekend, top anglers contest the Scierra Pairs heat at the reservoir in the …

The 12th RNLI Annual Fishing Open, organised by members from Pembroke District Angling Club, Osprey Sea Angling Club and Saundersfoot Sea Angling Club, was held on Sunday 20th January on Amroth beach in South Pembrokeshire. The winning angler, who managed to land the 5 Flounder for 1Kg 940gms, was the Air Ambulance winner from a fortnight previously Haydn Cole from …