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Into August and the promised hot summer weather had arrived. I made my way on the long walk round the lake. I was worried that there might be a massive increase of weed but this seemed unfounded as a huge part of the estate lake that had been weedy seemed to have cleared. It was…

New species are being targeted (bass and pike fly-fishing are relatively common), tackle technology has gone through the roof and it is no longer unusual for a fly angler to pack a suitcase (or even brief case!), in the hope of some fly sport abroad. The only problem to confront when considering this last point…

Bream [Species Menu] [Bream articles] Common name: Common bream Latin name: Abramis brama Record weight: Broken several times in 2001, currently the largest specimen is a fish of 18lb 12oz caught from Bawburgh lake in Norfolk. Distribution: Found throughout Europe and into the borders with Asia. Bream are an important commercial species in Eastern Europe…

Rutland Water finished the season on a high with catch returns for the period 15 to 22 December showing that 222 anglers took advantage of the mild conditions and caught 682 fish. Giving an excellent rod average of over three. Fish had been seen moving in the surface all around the lake, close in, taking…

shark [Species Menu] [shark articles] Common name: Blue shark, Porbeagle shark, Mako shark Latin name: Prionace glauca, Lamna nasus, Isurus oxyrinchus Record weight: Sharks are the largest fish commonly encountered in the inshore waters of the British Isles, and this is reflected in their record weights. Blue sharks are the smallest and commonest of our…

It’s that time again when game fisherfolk fed up with the close season get an opportunity to give strong hints what they might like for Christmas. Knotless nets are a must. Choose your waders wisely Fishing vests are indispensable. Waterproofs should be comfortable with all interior seams well taped and sealed If that new Sage…