Wanted: An Effective Water Policy
In his latest blog Martin Salter hands over the reins to FM regular, Rod Sturdy, who postulates how our rivers might be better managed.
Opinion Piece – Is it just me?
Kevin Perkins puts the 'new' FM under the spotlight and questions the quality of article and forum contributions and contributors.
With Friends Like These…
A recent BBC discussion programme has highlighted the fact that we anglers need to get our PR act together.
British Trust for Ornithology
Rod Sturdy suggests that if anglers who coincidentally love bird life are looking to join an appropriate organisation, they might like to consider the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).
Angling Politics – There is no room for Complacency…
Rod Sturdy argues the case, amongst other things, for a more pro-active stance to increase angling's positive public profile.
Beavers and Us
The move to reintroduce beavers to the UK has unleashed controversy and generated conflict between conservationists and landowners. Rod Sturdy believes anglers should be aware of what is happening.
Wintle's World – A Little Too Precious?
There is no God-given right to exceptional fish and alienating the public at large is a heavy price to pay just to sustain the egos of the few, says Mark Wintle.
New Outlook on Winter Fishing
Dave Smith dons his thermals and steps into the cold to enjoy a season of the year he now sees as a real opportunity rather than a hardship.
Still the Same Skill in Modern Fishing as there was 30 Years Ago?
Angling skills are still there in abundance, they're just not the same as they were 30 years ago, says Philip.
Education, Education, Education…
Rod Sturdy argues that tackling the illegal fish removal and poaching problem is largely a question of education, both of immigrants and of the general public.
