Trophy Room for Andy Shattock

The tackle set-up is the same as that described in the previous piece, with a 9-weight outfit and floating line being my standard choice when targeting fish of double figures upwards. The leader makeup does however change, with my standard set-up being 18″ of 12lb mono, 24″ of 10lb mono 24″ of 8lb mono and…

As we had the driest June on record, I thought I might start with a summertime gag; Sod all to do with fishing but when has that ever stopped me? Here goes then… A guy goes into his back garden to sunbathe but falls asleep in the midday sun, five hours later he wakes to…

The offenders were caught during a two day blitz last weekend (May 25-26). In total 740 waters across England and Wales were hit and 7,971 anglers checked. Dodgers made up 6.5 per cent of those quizzed – a drop in the evasion rate of almost 2 per cent on a similar blitz last year. They…

Swanborough Fishing Lakes Swanborough Fishing LakesCoombe Barn, Swanborough Farm, LewesEast Sussex, England South East, BN73PETel: 01273 472232Fax: 01273 477388 Email: will.greenwood@btinternet.com 3 Lakes A coarse fishery comprising of 3 lakes with easy access which has been established for 7 years as a day ticket water. This established fishery has three lakes set near the south…

Din Tur Visit beautiful Norway on an exciting fishing trip. Ocean and fjord fishing from a small boat, be your own skipper. The best rivers for salmon, the nicest mountain lakes for trout. Din Tur, Norway Welcome to Norway, a country with endless fishing opportunities. We made a selection for you of the sport fishing…

Without doubt the number 1 question is – What tackle and flies do you recommend for catching pike? Answer : I would recommend a Greys Esox or Sage RPLi 9 foot 3 piece for a 9 weight. Both rods can be hidden in the car from thieves and taken on board an aircraft as hand…