Thursday, 19 August 2010 07:06
Come September, with the children returning to school and autumn just around the corner, anglers across the nation get very excited about the onset of the big fish season. Yes, despite the downturn in the weather (and partly because of it), these coming weeks will see fishing at its very best, as most of the fish feed on anything and everything to pile on the fat and see them through the winter months. Make sure you take advantage of it.
Thursday, 22 July 2010 12:46
The best of the fishing might still be a month or so away but that does not mean sport is poor right now because it is anything but. Out on the briny blue, you can almost choose what fish to target, each with some certainty of success. From bass and cod to black bream, ray, plaice, smoothhound, conger, pollack and ling, it is all out there waiting for you.
Thursday, 24 June 2010 14:26
Summer boating and fishing go together like strawberries and cream. The sun shines, the sea is flat calm (well it is sometimes) and there is an overwhelming urge to drop the anchor and switch off the engine so you can relax in contented silence and catch a few fish. But you
Thursday, 27 May 2010 15:39
I have picked ports in South Devon, partly because the waters offer a great choice of mixed fishing and partly because these places also provide safe harbours with excellent facilities, including good launching provision and fine restaurants.
Thursday, 13 May 2010 13:32
With over one million sea anglers, it’s not surprising that it’s one of this country’s favourite pastimes. Here’s Ted Tuckerman and Irving Stewart’s complete guide to getting started. Happy fishing!
WHERE TO START
The chances are you know someone who fishes, so talk to them and, if possible, fish with them and get advice on the different species of fish in your area. The best advice will come from a visit to your local tackle shop as the owner and staff are sure to be anglers who’ll be willing to chat and provide you not only with up-to-date information on where to fish, but they might even give you a few GPS numbers of marks to start you off. They’ll guide you through the tackle you need, and I’m sure most of them won’t try and push you into the wrong selection. Another good source of information is an angling club. Whether to join a club is a matter of choice, but is often worth it for the benefits that might be available including worldwide insurance cover through the newly formed Angling Trust, formally NFSA. Choose one that has boat owners as members because they’ll know what rigs work best, the baits to use and will know the best marks.
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