River Angler

Gear for the roving river angler is always a sore point. We want something lightweight, durable, versatile and comfortable. I've got by ...

I've been out a few times this season in the hunt for barbel, trying to get out when there's been some extra water in. This morning ...

I've been thinking about trying a local mark called Kettleness recently and, having not fished the place before, thought i'd pop dow...

I've been preoccupied with rivers recently, specifically trying to catch barbel. Anyway, with the rivers devoid of colour, i got a text ...

Decided to do some trotting this morning, mainly because i wasnt confident of catching much else at the moment, but also to get me drennan c...

Frustratingly, I've had very limited fishing time since the rivers open due to work. I've really only had one session, a short eveni...

I went back to my favourite tench pond on thursday, as spring is here - though it felt like the middle of winter with the wind chill. I was ...

I spent a glorious morning on the upper river today, . I'm still a complete novice at fly fishing, but really enjoying learning the art ...

I'm going to miss the rivers. Their untame, natural beauty cannot be beaten by any lake and the ever changing character can offer a diff...

I fished the River today with the intention of trying for chub and pike. Conditions were mild, and the river was fining down after a recent ...

Despite there still being snow underfoot, the conditions felt milder today. However, the river was still low, cold and clear and I knew it w...

I knew, after last nights snow, that I just had to get out fishing this morning. I also knew i was unlikely to catch, but I just needed to b...

I've just got back from a great morning's fishing. I got to the river at 7am, and the weather was wild with heavy gusts and the odd ...

Today was one of those tough days where I knew it would be difficult to catch, but I also knew it would be an achievement just to be out the...

After last weeks success, and with the mild temperatures and the river dropping off following midweek floods, I decided to go for some River...

Feeling a little despondent with the local, my first cast of 2012 saw me changing venues, with a trip to another river. This is a smashing ...