Hello, and a warm welcome to this midweek newsletter.
A quick photo update from David and Lewis Miller, currently enjoying a week’s salmon fishing in Iceland.
Crack on lads and have a great week.
Please let us have your fishing stories.
See you on Sunday…
Hello, and another warm welcome to this Sunday’s newsletter. Another compact issue for quick and convenient reading. Please let us know what you think and let’s also have any ideas, comments, and fishing stories you might have. You can get in touch HERE.
All curated and shared material, copyright is owned by featured artists, photographers, writers, and original news sources.
Andover Advertiser
Story: Mark Paine
FLY-fishing is experiencing a renaissance, with a new generation of anglers taking up the activity and enjoying the peace it can bring. The lovely people at Orvis, which specialises in fly-fishing kits, gear and supplies and has a shop in Stockbridge, invited me along to a session and showcase just how enjoyable the pastime could be. I’d never even held a fishing rod prior to attending the experience day, but you’ve got to try new things. I thought it was something I wouldn’t enjoy, but how wrong I was. Read more…
Daily Record
Story: Ruth Suter
An Osprey bird was left unable to fly after becoming trapped in fishing nets. The 11-year-old adult male sea hawk was discovered tangled in the fishery equipment by a ranger in the Scottish Borders last month. He was taken into the care of animal welfare officers from the Scottish SPCA (SSPCA), who determined he was left with a potential shoulder injury. Read more…
Androssan and Saltcoats Herald
Story: Gay Christie
We are now into the harbour seal season. Several pups have been admitted in the last two weeks. These pups all came from the east coast. They were found alone, looking pretty miserable. Initially these pups were rescued by volunteers from British Divers Marine Life Rescue. These people have done training courses and learnt how to rescue seals, dolphins and whales. Read more…
This is Money
Story: Daily Mail City & Financial Reporter
Anglers continue to flock to the lakes, rivers and coastlines of Britain as they shrug off pressure on family finances. In an update to the stock market, fishing tackle and equipment seller Angling Direct said sales in the UK hit £40.9m in the six months to the end of July. Read more…
Greenock Telegraph
NEWARK Angling Club made the journey to Loch Lubnaig recently. The 22 anglers returned excellent bags of the loch’s wild brown trout. The club members were competing for three trophies on the loch. The Hugh Coyle trophy, fished for by the senior members, was won by Gilbert Bradley, who returned the heaviest trout. He also returned two nice brown trout to get on the points board. Read more…
Davie McPhail
Well, that’s it for today. See you again on Wednesday…
Hello, and a warm welcome to this Sunday’s newsletter. Another compact issue for quick and convenient reading. Please let us know what you think and let’s also have any ideas, comments, and fishing stories you might have. You can get in touch HERE.
All curated and shared material, copyright is owned by featured artists, photographers, writers, and original news sources.
I News
Story: Daniel Capurro
The apex ocean predators are no longer classed as endangered, but experts are concerned they are not yet established enough to cope with fishing pressures. Marine environmentalists have reacted with concern at news the UK will allow commercial fishing of bluefin tuna for the first time in 60 years. On Monday, the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced that 10 licences would be issued for a small-scale trial of commercial fishing, with the tuna brought ashore for consumption, with data from the operation used to inform future decisions. Read more…
Khaleej Times
Story: Kirstin Bernabe
From the highlands to the sea, the Dubai Ruler enjoys a relaxing break in Europe with his team. Venturing beyond the golden desertscape and sparkling city views of Dubai, the beloved Ruler of the emirate has gone on a refreshing holiday in the UK’s mountains — and the views are breathtaking, as seen in photos that have been garnering thousands of hearts online. Earlier this month, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was spotted greeting and meeting citizens and residents on the streets in London. Read more…
Deeside.com
Doctors in Wales should be able to prescribe angling instead of anti-depressants, according to one of the UK’s top fishermen. The call comes from ex-world champion angler Hywel Morgan who wants to persuade NHS Wales that an afternoon spent by the riverside can be better for mental health than popping pills. Read more…
Great British Life
Story: Peter Clamp
The Compleat Angler hasn’t been out of print since 1653. We look at Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton’s exploration of England’s rural delights – much of which focused on the Peak District and Derbyshire. Few people have never heard of Izaak Walton, author of the most famous book on the art of fishing ever written, and a classic of English literature. Read more…
Kent Online
Story: Alan Smith
Elphicks Fisheries in Spelmonden Road, Horsmonden, came out top in the county, and was also rated the 10th best in the UK by retailer Fishing Republic. The fishery, set up in 2000, has seven lakes covering almost 20 acres of water, stocked mainly with carp, but also with tench and perch. Read more…
Ken Bruce
Well, that’s it for today. See you again on Wednesday…
Hello, and a warm welcome to this midweek newsletter. Please let us know what you think and let’s also have any ideas, comments, and fishing stories you might have.
Let’s get on with it…
All curated and shared material, copyright is owned by featured artists, photographers, writers, and original news sources.
Shooting UK
Story: Felix Petit
The aftermath of a scorching June witnessed an intriguing climatic shift in the United Kingdom. July marked its entry as the sixth wettest on record since meteorological data collection commenced in 1836. In a dramatic twist, Northern Ireland experienced an exceptional deluge, setting a new record for the region’s wettest July. Read more…
Secret London
Story: Samuel Hopkins
From off-the-map spots in Epping Forest to stretches of the River Lea, here’s a roundup of the best fishing spots in London. Now when it comes to London Town, we’re sure that you don’t automatically think of fishing. After all, we’re a city of nine million or so people, so there’s not exactly loads of places to get away from all that hustle and bustle. But you’d be surprised to know that there are actually plenty of places dotted about where you can cast a rod and catch some fish. So, if you’re looking for something chill and a bit different to do, then why not check out these fishing spots in London. Read more…
The Edinburgh Reporter
Story: Nigel Duncan
Millhall Loch near Polmont continues in fine form, with lots of anglers commenting on the hard-fighting qualities of the fish. Better catches this week have gone to those anglers fishing lures, on both floating and sinking lines, with damsels being the top performing fly. Buzzer, diawl bach and cruncher patterns still took plenty of fish but it was noticeable that the better returns went to lure anglers. Read more…
Well, that’s it for now. See you on Sunday…
Hello, good morning, and welcome to this Sunday’s newsletter. It’s another short and sweet issue for quick reading. Please let us know what you think and let’s also have any ideas, comments, and fishing stories you might have. You can get in touch HERE.
Let’s get on with it…
All curated and shared material, copyright is owned by featured artists, photographers, writers, and original news sources.
Northumberland Gazette
Story: Bob Smith
A young angler representing Thrunton fishery hooked the youth title at the finals of the national Troutmasters competition, for juniors and youths, which were held last weekend at Thrunton Long Crag fishery, writes Bob Smith. The fishery looked immaculate for the competitors and their parents, who had travelled a long way in some cases. Youngsters were there from Dorset, Wales and Scotland. It rained heavily at the start but it stopped and dried up before lunch. The trout were coming to the nets regularly because these young people knew how to cast and catch fish. Read more…
Hambleton Today
Story: Joe Willis
Jack Blakey, who lives near Northallerton and attends Richmond School, has become a member of the England Youth Fly Fishing Team which competed against other home nations in Wales recently. The England team of 15 took part in the event at Llyn Clywedog, a reservoir in mid Wales, last month. The 12-year-old has been fishing for the last five years. Dad Stewart said: “Jack loves his fishing and is one of the youngest members of the team which has kids from 12 to 17. Read more…
Insider
Story: Peter A Walker
Loch Long Salmon was blocked last year by the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park authorities. The company seeking to bring salmon farming systems to Loch Linnhe has confirmed public consultation events for its proposed development. Loch Long Salmon has submitted a Proposal of Application Notice notice to Argyll & Bute Council for a closed containment at sea salmon farm near Lurignish cattle farm. Read more…
Greenock Telegraph
THE Newark Angling Club held their Fly Only and All Lures competition on Loch Ba on the Rannoch moor. The 22 anglers who made the journey would return a total of 52 wild brown trout. The anglers fishing the fly were competing for the Bobby Lynn trophy for heaviest fish returned on the fly. Heaviest Bag returned on the fly would take the club’s fly champion and claim the Newark Salver. Read more…
Border Counties Advertizer
Story: Barrie White
OUT of the many accolades already attributed to Lake Vyrnwy, near Llanfyllin, another can be now bestowed – the most Instagrammable place to fish in Wales! The Powys lake has come sixth overall in a recent index of the best places to both cast a line and cast for likes on the popular social media app. The index, compiled by Fishing Republic, an online guide to fishing in the United Kingdom, shows Lake Vyrnwy to be sixth in the UK overall and the only body of water in Wales to be included in the top 10. Read more…
Davie McPhail
Well, that’s it for today. See you again on Wednesday…
Hello, and a warm welcome to this midweek newsletter. It’s another short one for your convenience. Please let us know what you think and let’s also have any ideas, comments, and fishing stories you might have.
Let’s get on with it…
All curated and shared material, copyright is owned by featured artists, photographers, writers, and original news sources.
The Edinburgh Reporter
Story: Nigel Duncan
Local stillwater reports indicate that water temperatures are cooling and trout are being tempted. FAB and diawl bach are taking fish at Clubbiedean (pictured) near Bonaly along with black rabbit.
Boss Steven Johnson said there is no consistency but one angler was smiles better he when hooked into a 12lb trout. Johnson has acquired five new boats. Read more…
Story: Richard Wilson
Sweet memories: The high-summer days as July drifts into August. Cole Porter’s lazy, hazy, crazy days as time sprawls soporific in the warming sunshine. The beer and wine are on ice and all gently fusing in the company of old friends. A river burbles nearby while an occasional splashy fish shows mid-river. What could be better? So that was going to be my theme for this article: Chilled booze, cool friends and throwing the dog in (there’s no more enjoyable way to catch summer fish – more on dogs below). A comforting vision of an unfolding August caressed by warm nostalgia. Read more…
Story: Lee Trewhela
Cornwall Council has voted to show its support for Cornwall’s fishing industry, but some councillors have criticised the motion as saying it says “nothing new” and will have no practical impact. A meeting of the full council on Tuesday, July 25 voted in favour of a motion put forward by councillors from across the chamber, including Mebyon Kernow, the Independents and the Conservatives, that its members recognise and note “the significant contribution made by Cornwall’s fishing industry to the Cornish economy, Cornwall’s ports and harbours, and our maritime communities”. Read more…
Video: Ken Bruce
Well, that’s it for now. See you on Sunday…
Hello, good morning, and welcome to this Sunday’s newsletter. It’s short and sweet for a quick read. Please let us know what you think and let’s also have any ideas, comments, and fishing stories you might have. You can get in touch HERE.
Let’s get on with it…
All curated and shared material, copyright is owned by featured artists, photographers, writers, and original news sources.
Northumberland Gazette
Story: Bob Smith
With the recent rain, the Northumbrian Federation stretches on the Coquet in particular have been producing excellent sport, writes Bob Smith. The most exciting catch during the last week, was a spectacular salmon caught on the fly. The fish was in super condition and was taken in the Pauperhaugh area. Migratory salmon and sea trout have been caught throughout the system, even in the Rothbury area. Read more…
John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier
The serene waters of Loch Watten were due to witness the annual Watten evening boat fishing competition last week, but nature had a different plan. The presence of blue-green algae rendered the loch unfit for the contest, forcing a swift relocation to Loch Calder. Read more…
Dive Magazine
Story: Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell
Award-winning charity Ghost Fishing UK has announced that a team of volunteer divers will be heading to Shetland in August for a week-long mission to help the islands’ fishing community clear the waters of huge, abandoned gill nets. Ghost Fishing UK is conducting the operation in response to reports from Shetland’s fishermen, who have been protesting the finding of the gill nets, which are alleged to have been used, then dumped, by foreign vessels. Read more…
Eastern Daily Press
Story: John Bailey
This might well sound like a blatant plug, but I do have more than crude commercialism in mind – honest. Next month, ‘How We Fish – The Love, Life and Joy of the Riverbank’ by Paul Whitehouse and John Bailey hits a book shop near you. I’m sure it will sell faster than anything Prince Harry can cobble together, so hurry to avoid disappointment… or most probably not as the case might turn out to be. Whatever, I have a solid point I want to make about my first tome for many years. Read more…
National World
Story: Amber Allott
A cygnet with its oesophagus torn open, and a hedgehog which could not be saved after it swallowed a hook are just two of the victims of discarded fishing gear this summer. The RSPCA has issued a warning to new and inexperienced anglers as National Fishing Month gets underway, after the number of calls in 2022 reporting wildlife injured by fishing litter almost doubled over the summer – with 186 reports in July compared to 94 in January. Read more…
Davie McPhail
Well, that’s it for now. See you again on Wednesday…
