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Since I have had a licence I certainly notice less cormorants on my water, those that do survive probably get the message. I make sure I have a gun on my water at dawn and dusk which is when most activity occurs, I also carry a handgun that fires blanks which certainly scares off any...

Doesn’t no one realised that as we use more concrete and tarmac, build decking over the garden, even paving slabs over the front garden to accommodate the car. The water doesn’t have anywhere to go except onto roads then into drains which then runs off into the nearby streams then the river. As...

A Timely Warning - Walking Stick Saves Angler The day started off as any other fishing trip, Dave Whyte and myself looked forward to escaping from all the Christmas frazzle by catching a chub or two, have a few mugs of tea and no doubt talk about the Test series so abysmally lost. We had the...

I’m sorry to hear about Steve’s passing, I will miss the occasional discussion with him. I will also echo Grahams warning about safety at the waterside. Wearing a buoyancy aid isn’t being a wimp but commence To his family and friends my condolences R.I.P Steve

I recently sent a reel back, returned in 48 hours without doubt of the best service I've ever had from any company. It's an example that many companies could copy. Thank you Shimano and Felindre Servicing.

I have a pair of HAIX, same as used by special forces. They are excellent, but they have to be looked after. Providing you keep them cleaned and polished you shouldn't have a problem.

I recently recorded an interview with Dilp Sarkar MBE on the Angling Trust bailiff scheme, which will be broadcast on Saturday 2nd November at 0600 hrs. It can be heard for 7 days via the listen again system on BBC Radio Lancashire. It highlights the good work that the Angling Trust does and why...

Well done Andrew, a great fish

The angling world has lost a true gentleman of angling, Terry was a man who would help anyone at anytime. I well remember the first time I met at Terry at White Mill Bridge on the Dorset Stour when we were both seeking the big roach in those far off days. My sympathies to his family and friends...

Korkers do a boot with interchangeable soles to suit all types of terrain, slip out one sole and replace with another one. Have used them for several years.

I have for a long time thought the EA a waste of time when it comes to looking after the aquatic environment. In the River Ribble catchment area we have a farmer that keeps cattle indoors, spreading tons of slurry on the land. This slurry then runs off into streams, then the River Ribble...

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Its on my website martinjamesfishing.co.uk, next week I will be interviewing Martin Salter who is doing an excellent job for the members of Angling Trust. Sadly as with the ACA the membership figures are a disgrace. Lets not forget the Angling Trust is the only voice angling has. What is most...

Dear Steven you have a private message Regards Martin

Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) is a highly invasive annual weed, It has the ability to reduce biological diversity by out competing native plants for space, light and resources. Himalayan balsam spread is aided by prolific seed production coupled with a highly effective dispersal...

Lets all get out and pull some Himalayan Balsam Now is the time of the year, when our services are needed on the river bank. Its this time of the year when we anglers need to get out on the river bank and pull up the horrid invasive weed Himalayan Balsam. You must not cut the weed, it needs...

Last April as I was walking past a Perrys garage, I spotted a Peugeot 107 2006 model with just 19,000 on the clock one lady driver. It was in excellent condition. After a test drive and some haggling, I got the vehicle by walking in a few days later with £4000-00 in cash and a receipt from...

Dear John I have had 2 Waterline models which I have found OK, They are still available. Regards Martin

I've caught barbel on bread since the 1950's, It wasn't only me that was catching on bread, Len Arbery and his mates have caught barbel on bread since the 60's and they still do to this day. I well remember some years ago when Alan Roe joined me on the River Teme, I put him in a hot area with 2...

On Friday18th November at the Tickled Trout Preston Junction 31 M6 commencing 7pm there will be a presentation of a cheque for the money raised at the River Ribble barbel fishing competition. There will also auction and raffle again for the ABF The Soldiers Charity. Its hoped to have a Leyland...