- Fishing trip becomes three-week ordeal
- December 24, 2012
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A pair of Jamaicans who went through a three-week ordeal on a fishing trip have told of how their belief in God helped them to survive the incident. Everton Gregory, 54, and John Sobah, 58, aimed to spend only a couple of days fishing, but ended up stuck under an intense sun for hundreds of miles in the Caribbean for … More
- Angler has rod stolen as he helps injured man
- August 28, 2012
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A Good Samaritan may have to make a claim on his angling insurance policy after his equipment was stolen as he helped an injured man. The Daily Echo reports how Tony McCloskey came to the aid of a man that had been knocked over by a dog at Millhams Nature Reserve in Bournemouth. "He was pouring blood out of his … More
- World record half-ton marlin reeled in by angler
- August 24, 2012
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A mammoth 12-foot marlin weighing more than half a ton has been caught in Hawaiian waters by a five-ft nine-ins women, after a four-hour struggle. The catch by 28-year-old Molly Palmer would have been a world-record if she had reeled it in by herself, but she decided to allow her crewmates to help pull in the massive catch – missing … More
- Chef lands Britain’s largest freshwater fish
- August 1, 2012
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A chef from Essex managed to land the UK's largest ever freshwater fish, which tipped the scales at almost the same weight as him. The 65.3kg wels catfish was just 3.3 kgs lighter than the 31-year-old James Jones' own weight and 1.5ft taller, the Daily Mail reports. Mr Jones caught the seven foot beast at Oak Lakes Fishery in Essex … More
- Angling licence crackdown launched in Bedfordshire
- July 30, 2012
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Anglers may want to ensure they not only have a valid fishing insurance policy, but also a licence to fish before heading out this summer. The Bedford Times and Citizen reports how Environment Agency Fisheries enforcement officers will be cracking down on illegal angling on the Bedfordshire waterways. Those spotted taking advantage of the nice weather to enjoy a spot … More
- Discarded tackle causing injuries among wildlife
- July 30, 2012
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Anglers have been called upon to think carefully about local wildlife when out fishing at Pittville Park. Boathouse manager Gene Waterhouse told the Gloucestershire Echo how fishermen who are careless with their tackle are putting the lives of birds at risk. Discarded fishing cord has already contributed to the death of one swan and there are fears similar incidents could … More
- Shark leaves angler reeling
- July 13, 2012
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A woman in the US was left reeling after a five-foot shark intercepted her effort to catch a fish. Sarah Brame may have to claim on her angling insurance for a damaged rod following the incident in South Carolina. The 20-year-old was reeling in a fish as her fiance William Moore filmed the event on his camera. However, as the … More
- Bald eagle swipes fisherman’s catch straight off the line
- July 5, 2012
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A fisherman from the US may have to make a claim on his angling insurance after his catch was targeted by a bird of prey. Bruce Huntley told the Bellingham Herald how he was sat in a rubber dinghy on Lake Padden in Washington when they incident occurred. He described how he was reeling in his catch when a bald … More
- Angling club victorious after proving pollution
- July 2, 2012
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A fishing club has won a legal battle with a quarrying firm after the company was found guilty of polluting a loch. The Daily Record reports how Black Loch Angling Club twice faced ruin after Tarmac Limited allowed waste to flow into its lake. This caused devastation to fish life and may have resulted in the club having to make … More
- Angling centre presented with Queen’s Award
- June 29, 2012
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A fishing centre in Wraysbury has been honoured for its work in the sport with the presentation of a special Queen Award for Voluntary Service. Get Reading has told how Angling Projects was founded by Les Webber, 74, nearly four decades ago and has gone on to help thousands of young people get interested in fishing. Its aim is to … More