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Following the latest advice from MAFF vets, the Environment Agency and National Angling Alliance are releasing updated guidelines to anglers to prevent the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease. Current restrictions on access to the countryside for angling are being significantly relaxed following recent changes in the disease situation. The latest advice should enable rapid…

The straight waggler is probably the most versatile waggler float in the angler’s box. It can be used on lakes, rivers and canals and for a variety of species. The straight waggler can be made in a variety of materials. The most commonly used materials are peacock quill (which is my favourite, Sarcandas reed and…

Humans are very complicated animals! They have evolved traits that probably no other animal in the world possess, and two that come readily to mind are, a conscience, and deep emotion. The human conscience is probably unique, and yet, something that humans quite happily ignore. They have an ability to often foresee the result of…

Breakfast was early on the Terres Rouges beachfront today, wild fruit followed by tea and toast was consumed in record time as we watched Douda and his crewman Romanise load the Tipaul. We could see the shadowed outline of the fabled Mitsio Islands on the pink and orange line of the horizon as we ate….

The last of the season’s sandeels have moved down the channel on their annual migration to warmer climes. Sprats, Pilchard and Herring are filling their place in the food chain. Anglers in the know are stocking up with lures that fit the dumpier silhouette of these forage fish.Lures such as the soft to the touch…

Another advantage going for huss is that, compared to many other fish, they grow sizeable. Few huss weigh less than 5lbs and there are good numbers to 10lbs. If you’re looking for a specimen, then think in terms of a 12lber as being a really good fish, but 15lb fish are not uncommon. Although huss…