Game Fishing Articles: Fishing Tips and Advice

S&TC’s CEO, Paul Knight, is to retire at the end of June 2020 and Nick Measham, currently Deputy Chief Executive, will take over the reins of the UK’s premier wild fish charity.

Paul Knight stands down on June 30^th after 26 years with the organisation, 18 of which have been as CEO, although he will continue for a further year with some part-time consultancy work, mainly connected to his Co-chairmanship of the NGOs at the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organistion (NASCO).

The Game Fair 2019 Launches New ‘Travel and Destination’ Area

The Game Fair is delighted to announce the launch of the new ‘Travel and Destination’ area, making its debut at The Game Fair 2019 at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire 26-28 July 2019

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Wimbleball Lake, Somerset, TA22 9NU

Co-founded by John Kelley and his son, Fergus Kelley, this is the second ever annual exhibition which will exclusively feature fly fishing, outdoor lifestyle brands and experiences in central London in the Business Design Centre, Islington​ N1 0PW. Doors open 9am to 9pm each day.

The 5th South West Fly Fair, sponsored by Cortland UK, will be held on the 24th February 2018 from 10am -4pm at Roadford Lake, Lower Goodacre, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton, Devon PL16 0JL 

Get Hooked look forward to attending the show again this year, we hope to see you there on the day.

 This is a great chance to bid for some fantastic lots, ranging from guided fishing on some fantastic beats both within our catchment and beyond to exclusive shooting, cases of fine wine, holiday cottage breaks and even one of WUF's own world-famous Victoria sponge cakes!

The auction runs to midnight on Sunday 10^th December 2017. 

Rules, rules, rules. Theoretically, the Environment Agency is in favour of fishing – healthy outdoor sport, encourages respect for nature, spreads a tourist dollar or two, etcetera. But all its promotion is about fishing stocked ponds and lakes. When it comes to wild fishing, angling gets hobbled with so many restrictions it’s a wonder anybody bothers at all.

South West Fishing For Life have started a new Fly Fishing group for breast cancer patients in North Devon.

Gillian Payne who founded the group says its offers support and new friendships for ladies that have had breast cancer or lymph node surgery.

Fly fishing not only provides gentle relaxing exercise, but in this wonderful atmosphere, refreshes the soul as well.

The group meet up every first Wednesday of the month 2-4pm at Blakewell Fisheries, Barnstaple, North Devon. No experience necessary.

After 58 years fishing for all sorts, from sea bass and salmon to little brown trout, I still find it hard to say what my favourite

FLY FISHING COURSES AT WIMBLEBALL 2015

Wimbleball Lake, Brompton Regis, Somerset. TA22 9NW

 Courses run by John Dawson in conjunction with South West Lakes Trust

Sunday 22^nd March          Boat Fishing               (course full)