Angler's Mail
Running from 1964 until 2020, Angler's Mail was the UK's leading weekly magazine devoted to coarse fishing, telling readers everything they needed to know about which fish to catch, where to catch them, and what kit they needed to do it. Now, loads of the magazine's expert advice can be found on Advnture.com, as a helpful resource for angling newcomers and experts alike.
Latest articles by Angler's Mail
Angler lands fine fish while training for charity marathon
By Angler's Mail last updated
This PB perch of 3 lb 6 oz was one of the many notable catches
How to catch carp in winter: the best tips for carp fishing in winter
By Angler's Mail last updated
Learn how to catch carp in winter with these expert tips
How to catch mackerel: the best times, season, rig, bait and expert tackle tips for mackerel fishing
By Angler's Mail last updated
Learn how to catch mackerel and fill your coolers for bait or food with a professional guide's tips and tactics
How to catch barbel: 6 top tips everyone should try
By Angler's Mail last updated
Learn how to catch barbel this autumn with our 6 top tips
How to roll meat for barbel: everything you need to know about rolling meat for barbel, chub and more
By Angler's Mail last updated
Rolling meat for barbel, chub and other fish is a great method. Online fishing stars Carl and Alex Smith tell us why they love this technique
The best meat fishing bait: tips for using luncheon meat
By Angler's Mail last updated
The best meat fishing bait around is luncheon meat, but if you don't know how to use it, you could be missing out
The best catfish lakes in the UK
By Angler's Mail last updated
Discover the best catfish lakes in the UK thanks to our expert assessments of each
How to find big pike: top tips for fishing on rivers
By Angler's Mail last updated
Want to know how to find big pike? Alan Dudhill, of the Pike Anglers’ Club of Great Britain, gives his tips for fishing on rivers
The best pike deadbait rods: buyer's guide
By Angler's Mail last updated
We test the best pike deadbait rods on the market right now so you can pick the one that's right for you
Review: Sonik Xtractor Carp Rods
By Angler's Mail last updated
The Sonik Xtractor Carp Rods come under the beady eye of No.1 products inspector Richard Howard.
Drennan Acolyte Plus 15 ft Rod review
By Angler's Mail last updated
The Drennan Acolyte Plus 15 ft Rod continues to be a popular choice. Here's why.
Why you should visit River Frome, Wareham, Dorset
By Angler's Mail last updated
Learn all about the main attractions for anglers at the River Frome.
Fishing questions - experts answer your FAQs
By Angler's Mail last updated
The most commonly asked queries are examined by Richard Holroyd.
Britain's heaviest freshwater fish weighs in at 145 pounds
By Angler's Mail last updated
The unofficial British catfish record was beaten with this 145 lb giant during a pike trip.
Rod Hutchinson RIP: tribute to a carp fishing legend
By Angler's Mail last updated
The world of fishing has paid tributes to one of the true legends of the sport - Rod Hutchinson.
Review: Maver MV-R Feeder Chair
By Angler's Mail last updated
The Maver MV-R Feeder Chair comes under the beady eye of the No.1 products inspector Richard Howard.
Buyer's guide: lightweight umbrellas
By Angler's Mail last updated
Dave Coster puts some lightweight umbrellas through their paces
Is night fishing allowed during the coronavirus crisis?
By Angler's Mail last updated
With angling restarting across England, we look at whether night fishing is allowed.
Bellflask Fishery sees one of the best pike catches of the season
By Angler's Mail last updated
Three huge snappers were caught in an hour.
World record pike 'shorter' than this catch
By Angler's Mail last updated
News of a new World record pike has brought a longer specimen to the fore.
Trent sturgeon shocker and huge barbel – in same session!
By Angler's Mail last updated
Justin Stoddart notched up two new PBs on his latest River Trent trip with these catches.
Lockdown latest round-up: what anglers can do now
By Angler's Mail last updated
New measures are the good news many have been waiting for.
Giant UK tackle chain Fishing Republic saved by Go Outdoors
By Angler's Mail last updated
The ailing retail tackle firm has been saved from closure by Go Outdoors.
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