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Patshull Park Winter Trout Match Series.
Patshull Park, Shropshire has announced a series of four monthly trout matches, with fishing from boats, beginning in November. ... Full story
Chub Fishing – Early Winter Result for Adrian Eves
Top specialist angler Adrian Eves has started his winter campaign on the River Kennet and has opened his account with a terrific chub of 6lb 10oz. ... Full story
Ivan Marks – The People’s Champion
Mark Wintle reviews the recently published Angling Times compilation of the writings of legendary match angler, Ivan Marks. ... Full story
Wye No Specimen Anglers on River Match Stretch?
Terry Comerford reports that one of the UK’s top match venues has a lot to offer the big fish specialists too. ... Full story
Thames Tunnel Seeks Support
A coalition of national and local organisations including the Angling Trust, the Salmon & Trout Association, the River Thames Society, the London Wildlife Trust, Thames21, Thames Restoration Trust and the Thames Anglers Conservancy has called for MPs and local councils to support the construction of a new tunnel under the Thames which will stop tens of millions of tonnes of sewage overflowing into London’s river each year. ... Full story
Search for a (Writing) Star
In a major new competition FishingMagic has teamed up with Chapel Baits to ‘discover’ the very best new writing talent on the site. ... Full story
Mega Match This – 2012 Could be Your Year
Details of Maver's Match This competition for 2012 are announced. ... Full story
Match Fishing - Bloodworm and Joker Binned!
For once match anglers are asking for bans rather than moaning about them and turnouts are “excellent and increasing” as a result! Terry Comerford reports. ... Full story
Check Out Shimano Products Online
Shimano has launched an online version of its Product Catalogue this week to showcase its full UK range of rods, reels and other angling accessories. ... Full story
Rapala Products Go Online
Rapala has launched an online version of its new Product Catalogue this week to showcase its full UK product range. ... Full story
Carp Fishing – Result for Ted Bryan
After scoring with a brace of big bream Ted Bryan has turned his attention to carp and has had an excellent result on a new lake. ... Full story
Angler’s Mail 25 October 2011
Editor Tim Knight gives his regular weekly sneak preview of what’s on offer in Angler’s Mail this week. ... Full story
Sufix Products Online
Sufix has launched an online version of its 2011/2012 catalogue this week to showcase its full product range. ... Full story
Groundbait Choices - The Roy Marlow Podcast Part 4
In the fourth part of their podcast series Ian Welch and Roy Marlow discuss groundbaits. ... Full story
A History of Pike Fishing Volume I by Graham Booth
Mark Barrett reviews the first volume of Graham Booth’s major new work. ... Full story
Match Fishing - Match Chat with Andy Kinder and Terry Comerford
Terry Comerford spent five minutes sitting beside Maver's Andy Kinder who, in the course of the conversation, came up with three real gems. ... Full story
Zander Fishing - In Session with Bob Roberts
FM’s Assistant Editor, Mark Barrett, spends a session chasing Fenland zeds with Bob Roberts. ... Full story
Late Season Bream Catch for Ted Bryan
Nash and Peg One Consultant Ted Bryan recently enjoyed his final overnight bream session of the year with a fantastic brace of double figure fish. ... Full story
Special Winter Warmer Offer
With winter coming up we are delighted to be able to be able to offer all FishingMagic browsers a special Fishing Republic offer on a brilliant pair of thermal wellies at an unbeatable price of 50% off RRP. ... Full story
Match Fishing - Has that £50,000 Come In Andy?
Two months on and FM's match correspondent,Terry Comerford, asked Andy Power, winner of the £50,000 Maver Match This final, just what he had he done with those life changing winnings. ... Full story
Alternative Ebro – Part One
Andrew Kennedy recounts his first trip to Catalunya’s mighty River Ebro, but not for him the ‘pile in the pellet’ approach for cats; this is the alternative Ebro experience. ... Full story
ACE Product Catalogue Now Online!
ACE has launched an online version of its product catalogue this week to showcase its full product range. ... Full story
Welsh Match Angler Tackles the Recession by Opening a Larger Store!
Tredegar-based match angler, Mark Jones, has embarked on a major expansion of his fishing tackle retail business with the purchase of a new 4,000 square foot premises. ... Full story
Barbel Fishing - A Guided Experience
Fred Bonney gives his account of the guided day on the River Kennet referred to in Steve Pope’s recent October Diary. ... Full story
Match Fishing - Shipp Anchors Himself in the Record Books
Terry Comerfield reports on a historic second win for England international Des Shipp in the big money Parkdean Masters. ... Full story
Enterprise Tackle - The Incredible Success Story of Plastic Baits
In this latest FishingMagic podcast Ian Welch catches up with Chris Hornsby of Enterprise Tackle to discuss all things plastic. ... Full story
Match Fishing - The Man Who Invented the Pellet Pump?
Terry Comerford meets up with the man who ‘probably’ changed the face of modern matchfishing with the invention which helped to shape the way we fish. ... Full story
Dynamite Takes New Launches Online
Check out the new online catalogue from Dynamite Baits ... Full story
Zander Fishing - Not Just Teeth: October
Autumn is here and Mark Barrett is back on the zander trail - and loving every minute of it - but there are nasty surprises lurking. ... Full story
Angler's Mail 18 October 2011
Mail Editor Tim Knight picks his highlights from this week’s Angler’s Mail magazine. ... Full story
Barbel Fishing – The Pope’s River Diary: October
This month Steve enjoys the ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ on the Kennet before the darker days draw in. ... Full story
Fisheries Minister to open Institute of Fisheries Management Conference.
The Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon will open the 42nd Annual Conference of the Institute of Fisheries Management. ... Full story
Fish With a Star – Next Bidding Round Commences 20 October
The next round of the fish with a star bidding is about to commence offering a unique opportunity for two people to spend a day fishing with an angler of their choice from a selection of four of UK angling’s best. ... Full story
Bream Fishing – Adrian Eves Opens his Tackle Bag
For the next Show Us Yours feature Adrian Eves opens up his bream fishing kit and reveals all to FM Editor Ian Welch. ... Full story
Kayak Safety Dates Announced
The Angling Trust has announced that due to popular demand they will be holding another kayak fishing safety course before the end of the year. ... Full story
Christchurch Harbour Grand Slam Result
The first Angling Trust kayak fishing Grand Slam champion will have to wait until 2012 to be crowned! ... Full story
Fish Frenzy at Nash
FishingMagic were delighted to be invited to Nash HQ last week where, amongst impressive new ranges of Peg One and Nash kit, we also got a look at the improved range of Fish Frenzy baits. ... Full story
Sea Fishing - Angling Trust Support Rother Initiative
Rother District Council’s recent announcement of support for recreational sea angling is finding favour. ... Full story
Pike Fishing – Team GB Beat the Irish
The PAC Pike Lines newsletter reports that Team GB regained the International Pike Challenge trophy in a thrilling display against Ireland on the Fens around Peterborough last weekend. ... Full story
Big Bream Fishing - Adrian Eves in Conversation
In the latest of our podcast series Ian Welch catches up with top all round specialist angler Adrian Eves on the banks of a notoriously difficult big bream venue. ... Full story
Angling Trust calls on British Canoe Union to Condemn Mass Trespass
The Angling Trust has today written to the Chief Executive of the British Canoe Union (BCU) demanding that his organisation condemns a planned illegal trespass protest on Saturday 22 October 2011 on the Hampshire Avon. ... Full story
Taking Action to Tackle Poaching
The Angling Trust has launched a Seven Point Plan to tackle poaching and fish theft in English waters. ... Full story
Angler’s Mail 11 October 2011
Mail Editor Tim Knight picks his highlights from this week’s Angler’s Mail magazine. ... Full story
Big Fish Angling - Chasing the Monsters
Bob Hornegold takes a look at the lengths some specimen hunters will go to achieve a dream. ... Full story
Pike Fishing – Lomond Bivvy Ban Under the Spotlight
PAC Pikelines report that newly-introduced by-laws banning camping on the East Shore of Loch Lomond will drive pike anglers away and deprive the local economy of a much-needed winter boost. ... Full story
Carp Fishing - Anglers Demand Return of Carp to London Lakes
The Angling Trust has offered its support to the Victoria Park Anglers Alliance (VPAA) which is fighting a decision by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to remove fish from two lakes in Victoria Park. ... Full story
Rob Wootton Joins Shimano Normark UK
Shimano Normark UK have announced that one of the country’s top match anglers Rob Wootton will be joining the company as a sponsored angler with immediate effect. ... Full story
River Thames – EA and TAC Help to Increase Access
Five new angling platforms will give anglers even better swims to fish thanks to the Environment Agency. ... Full story
England Youth Flyfishing Rivers Championship
Under 18 and fancy yourself at flyfishing? Then the Angling Trust have announced details of a competition which could be of interest. ... Full story
Krilled Maggots - The Roy Marlow Podcast Part Three
Ian Welch and Roy Marlow talk about the use of krill and krilled maggots in the third part of this exclusive podcast series. ... Full story
Carp Fishing - Jim Shelley on the Move
Jim Shelley is on the move again; this time to Sticky Baits ... Full story
Eden Rivers Trust on the Move
The Eden Rivers Trust has moved to new and larger offices at Newton Rigg College near Penrith. ... Full story
Welchy Weighs In - October: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word
Welchy is getting a bit hot under the collar about manners, or rather lack of them, in the modern angling world so best you shape up or f*%k off... ... Full story
FishingMagic is Rubbish...or is it?
We want to know what you think of FishingMagic - so tell us now! ... Full story
Coarse and Match Fishing Monthly - Watch for free
‘Coarse and Match Fishing Monthly’ – the video magazine for coarse and match anglers – it out now and free to view here on FishingMagic. ... Full story
Commercial Fisheries - Baits for Success
FishingMagic TV brings you Russ Evans' guide to the essential baits for getting the most from your fishing on commercial pools. ... Full story
Sea Fishing - Annual Flounder Event
Loughor Boating Club have announced details of their Annual Flounder Competition. ... Full story
Dace: The Prince of the Stream - Book Extract
With thanks to Dr. Mark Everard we are delighted to be able to bring you a short extract from his new book: 'Dace: The Prince of the Stream' ... Full story
Welchy Joins Innovate Baits
FishingMagic Editor and specialist angler Ian Welch is to develop a new range of barbel baits with Innovate Baits ... Full story
Pike Anglers’ Club - Convention Report 2011
Mark Barrett reports back from the 2011 Pike Anglers’ Club Convention. ... Full story
Match fishing - Would You Like to Fish for Team England?
The Angling Trust are seeking talented anglers who would like to have trials for the England team for Anglers with Disabilities and for the England Veteran’s team. ... Full story
Carp Fishing - Atomic Tackle Carp Diary
Our new carp diary feature kicks off with top carper Rob Marsh getting amongst some serious fish during the month of September. ... Full story
