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Two weeks ago, a PB pike of exactly 25lbs whilst perching on a Yorkshire river. I was somewhat under-gunned with a 0-7g rod and a soft plastic lure on a single hook. Add to that a landing net that definitely wasn't designed with such a fish in mind. A hair-raising fight ensued and I experienced...

This might be of use for those of you fishing clear rivers and wanting to film/photograph fish: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224933682918?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=mM8soAtHRmu&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=fHNoWO8rT4O&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY As you can see from the images...

Anyone seen a grip like this before?

Just banging the drum (again) about the dangers associated with this non-native invasive species. It appears to be a bumper year here in Yorkshire, so please be careful. The EA have treated some of it but, possibly because of a long period of low rainfall, there appears to have been some...

This is on the off-chance that anyone is in a position to help. The model I have is prone to water pooling on the flat extension. Nash, having had numerous complaints, retro-fitted the model with a straight tensioning bar. However, the updated camou version has a newer styled bar that raises the...

Press Release Collingham Angling Association Changes to Rules 21 March 2022 Following the Annual General Meeting on Sunday 20 March 2022 the membership of the Association voted unanimously to change the rules regarding fishing along the Collingham Angling Associations stretch of the rivers Trent...

Anyone selling one of these?

Anyone wanting to offload one of these?

I've recently geared myself up to do some fly fishing and it's gone very well on a stillwater I have access to. However, today was my first sortie onto the River Nidd for trout and despite a tough day, with only one out-of-season grayling gracing the net, I did find several very promising...

Interesting article on the BBC today reporting on the work done by a Guardian reporter Carole Cadwalladr : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43458110 This had me thinking about the apps we use to photograph/store our images. Now I'm not in a position to worry (I don't catch record-breaking...

As some of you will know, I've been toying with the idea of purchasing a Deeper Smart Fish-Finder. In fact, I've borrowed one off a mate and have been fascinated by the information it gives. However, I have a problem. On a recent visit to a river stretch I am unfamiliar with, I used my...

The new Pro Plus has a mapping facility due to it's GPS function. Has anyone used one of these to map a river bed and if so, how accurate have you found it to be? I've heard that they can't map anything under about 2-3 feet depth so they have limitations. Also, what are they like for showing...

My dear mother of 82 Whatsapped me this image from her paper today with the caption 'Competition!!!': I thought otters spread out (unless this lot are all from one litter!!!)? SEVEN of them!!!

We've known about the problems of chemicals in river water, specifically from the contraceptive pill, but this study also refers to fish behaviour. It also begs the question as to whether this form of pollution is also partly responsible for fish growth...

I am struggling to drag myself to a river bank in this heat. Am I alone in feeling this way or is my common sense just getting the better of me? It's the first week of the season and I should be fishing! Help!

Let's hope it doesn't come to this here. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-40241663/mass-death-of-fish-shown-in-us-river

Steve Lewis makes a good point on the 'Have you had your licence checked by the EA?' thread. Perhaps clubs should insist on seeing your licence each year before renewing your membership. Snapping a photo of it on a phone camera (or similar) and emailing/Facebooking/Whatsapping etc. it to the...

It is common knowledge that barbel tend to stay close to their spawning grounds at this time of year. Has anyone any experience of whether the fish can be found upstream of these or do they drop slightly downstream? Yes I know they could go either way but maybe they have a preference and maybe...

Just a heads up/reminder on this. If you find illegal lines etc. do not touch them. Instead, report them immediately to the EA: Incident hotline Telephone: 0800 80 70 60 24-hour service https://www.gov.uk/report-an-environmental-incident It is possible that the EA are aware and are...

I have an Adcock Stanton 'batting' reel (which has no clutch). I can't separate the two halves of the reel despite removing the knurled friction knob on the front. I want to give it a proper clean, so any advice would be welcome. It hasn't been used for a few of years and when it first saw...