Latest articles by Thomas Petch
Coronavirus angling update: the current fishing rules in each UK nation during lockdown
You can still go fishing during the second Covid-19 lockdown, but you need to follow these guidelines
Huge brown trout tempted on maggots
A bunch of maggots produced this amazing 25 lb 4 oz brown trout for Robert Melville.
Neville Fickling, pike star, challenges electric lure ban
The former pike record holder challenge's the Environment Agency's eMinnow ban.
British record carp dead: how it was found and tributes paid
British record carp Parrot was found dead just two weeks after the unofficial heaviest fish, Big Rig, also died.
Help save UK rivers with the Angling Trust’s new anti-pollution campaign
The Angling Trust has launched a major anti-pollution campaign to protect the environment for future generations
Review: Boilie fishing carp catapults
Not yet ratedBoilie fishing carp catapults get put to the test in our review.
The best carp groundbaits - tested
Not yet ratedWe look at the best carp groundbaits available to anglers today.
Buyer's guide: supermarket sweetcorn
Sweetcorn makes a fantastic bait, but not all brands are equal. Find out which is the best with our buyer's guide
Could this be the UK's biggest gudgeon?
A tiny river flowing through one of the most urban areas in Britain is predicted to produce a record gudgeon.
Brilliant fishing venues that welcome dogs
Not all venues allow dogs which is a shame for dog owners. We found some of the best waters from around the country that do let your pooches fish with you.
Huge silver fish misses rudd record by one ounce
Mystery surrounds a specimen that came within an ounce of the UK rudd record of 4 lb 10 oz.
Monster catch 1 oz off the UK crucian carp record!
Steve Scoltock came within 1 oz of the crucian carp record with this 4 lb 9 oz whopper.
Walthamstow Reservoir hit by sleepy koi disease
The cause of the major fish kill at London’s renowned complex has been revealed as Carp Edema Virus.
Mighty brace of minnows includes 12.8 gr catch
Mark Lindsay finished his river season with some mighty mini species with monster gudgeon and some huge minnows.
Meet the world record carp lake’s other monster fish!
The mega prolific Euro-Aqua has also proven it's a mecca for specimens of other fish species.
Isle of Man opens its first coarse fishing venue
Isle of Man could become a new fishing destination after its first ever coarse fishery opened up.
David Seaman nets two river personal bests
Former Arsenal and England football legend David Seaman landed a 1 lb 1 oz dace and 2 lb 1 oz roach.
New 60-pound carp is a stunning county record
Les Marsh believes the county record carp could become the No.1 UK carp water in a few years time.
Carp society in chaos after complaint to Serious Fraud Office
The Carp Society is split over one of the biggest debacles ever to hit angling in the UK.
Heaviest UK carp, Big Rig, found dead
The UK’s largest and most controversial carp, has been found dead at the Shropshire lake where it shot to fame.
Burghfield’s giant common is Britain’s favourite carp
Burghfield’s immaculate common has been voted the No.1 most desirable carp in the UK.
Tenchfishers hope to rescue Skywell Reservoir
Tenchfishers raise funds for the famous tenchvenue.
