Audio Angling

Recorded in 2012. Angling Inns were once a common feature in parts of the UK with none more famous than the Half Moon at Sheepwash in Devon run by Charles Inniss. A life long Salmon and Sea Trout angler, Charles Inniss also ran 10 miles of the River Torridge, was secretary of the Torridge Angling Association, and knows much regarding the angling history this classic game fishing river.

Recorded in 2013. In 2011, Sea Fishery Committee's, which were responsible for policing inshore fishing activities, were replaced by Inshore Fishery and Conservation Authorities with seats on those authorities being given to various stakeholder groups including angling. Here North West IFCA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Stephen Atkins explains the working of an IFCA, plus explores measures which could be employed to help boost Bass numbers both regionally and nationally.

Recorded in 2012. As a founding member and former chairman of the Wild Trout Trust, Mike Weaver MBE talks us through the formation of the organisation, its aims and its successes, plus reflects back on his Trout fishing career with some insight into his thinking, tackle and tactics.

Recorded in 2012. Mounts Bay Sea Angling society is one of the oldest sea angling clubs in the country, and here its elder statesman Sid Pender, who has held most positions of office within the club, takes a detailed look at the organisation, fishing generally in the Penzance area, and how the future of Cornish sea angling looks

Recorded in 2012. Arguably, one of the most influential England shore anglers of his day and without equal on the open match circuit, Folkestone angler and Sea Angler contributor Alan Yates talks about his match angling career and how he would ultimately become a founding member of the Sea Anglers Match Federation or SAMF.

Recorded in 2012. John Horsey, England's most successful international fly fisherman ever with 6 world championship gold medals to his credit, discusses the whole concept of international fly fishing competitions.

Sea Angler magazine editor Mel Russ talks through the history of Britains most successful ever sea angling magazine, from its birth in 1972 to present, and from its early black and white days to going electronic and inter-active in 2012.

Recorded in 2012. Angling Heritage is a bespoke angling history repository with full charitable status, the patrons of which are Fred Buller and Chris Yates. Here its founder Sandy Armishaw explains fully what the organisations remit is, and how anyone and everyone can become involved.

Recorded in 2012. Salmon fishing is seen by many as elitist, expensive, even snobbish, and there are many reasons why this might be so. But is it really any or all of those things. Here Salmon purist James Pinder explores a wide range of perceptions and misconceptions while also delving into the politics of it all to challenge those views.

Recorded in 2012. Fly fishing for novel species is anglings big growth area currently, and for the most part in freshwater, that means Pike. In particular, Chew Valley Lake in Somerset is the place to go, preferably with six times world fly fishing champion John Horsey who operates there as a full time guide. Here, for those preferring to do it on their own, John spells out the do's and dont's that should lead to success.