Mr Average Angler At Sway Lakes

The text messages fly as Stu Johnson catches two Personal Best roach over 2lb and tells us why fishing always gives us a reason to keep a smile on our face.

Pilgrim’s Progress

"In angling terms, when you realise that you weren't the only one that failed to catch, it does bring a degree of comfort. At least you know it wasn't just you!"

Spotties

"My first trout weighed about 4ozs and was poached from the River Chess, during a school holiday. It was stalked with great skill, bearing in mind the worry that the bailiff would be along at any moment."

Pilgrim’s Progress

"I think it's important that we do all we can to encourage the younger generation to take an interest in angling."

Pilgrim’s Progress

Stewart walks miles for a spot of fluff-flinging on the tiny river Tern, and then, perhaps befittingly, ends up in church - a trout fishery at Church End that is, and prays for a bite.

More Big Sway Roach

Dave Cooper and Big Rik had another go at Hampshire's Sway Lake and one of them did well with the big roach while the other made a good job of the photos...

Bagging Up At Blenheim

The red carpet was out for Murray and Warren when they go tench bagging at Blenheim Palace and catch a shedful.

Hutchinson Brand Goes To Sharpe’s/Keenets

Rod Hutchinson products are to be relaunched by Sharpe's/Keenets following Relum's move out of the fishing market.

Pilgrim’s Progress

"The only noise to shatter the peaceful calm of the night came from a Canada goose that sounded like the ornithological equivalent of a drunken karaoke singer on a Friday night at the local!"

Shimano Sign Up Ian Poole

Well known carp angler Ian Poole has been signed up as a consultant with top tackle firm Shimano.
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