Elton Murphy

SALTER SETS OUT THE CONDITION FOR A SEA ANGLING LICENCE Bradshaw agrees “There must be quid pro quo”Labour’s Parliamentary Spokesman for Angling Martin Salter used a debate on the Marine Environment in the House of Commons last week ... Full story

SALTER URGES BRADSHAW TO BE BOLD OVER BASS M.L.S. Labour’s Angling Spokesperson, Martin Salter, waded into the debate over the proposed new 40cms minimum landing size (M.L.S) for bass, urging Fisheries Minister Ben Bradshaw ... Full story

Severn Trent Water fined for stream pollution Environment Agency News ReleaseSevern Trent Water Limited was fined £4,000 with costs of more than £5,888 on 26 April at Nottingham Magistrates Court, following prosecution ... Full story

New Lake For Young Anglers Environment Agency News ReleaseBIG fish left a small pond to make way for an expensive makeover to get more youngsters hooked on angling. Water levels ... Full story

Scunthorpe anglers on trial Environment Agency News ReleaseOn 25 April 2007 at Scunthorpe Magistrates Court, fishing without a valid rod licence cost six anglers a total of £520.00. All ... Full story

Delkim EV Plus Bite Alarm Vibration sensing with no moving parts.Single Dynamic Sensitivity Range.Total adjustability to cover all conditions.Push button power.Twin clear high visibility LED'sLarge easy to use rotary controlsHigh ... Full story

Shimano Biomaster XTA Reel Hailed by many carp anglers as the ultimate big pit reel.Now includes revolutionary baitrunner spool system.Large cranking handle for extra power.Spare spool.Aero Wrap line lay ... Full story

HAMPSHIRE EELS LIVING LIFE IN THE FAST LANE In a bid to protect the vulnerable eel, the Environment Agency in Hampshire are installing special devices at various locations across Hampshire that will help ... Full story

Anglers can see NFSA at work Recreational sea anglers wanting to know more about the NFSA can hear about its work including the latest on the hot topics of fish and ... Full story

THE UK’S FIRST PLASTIC 100% RECYCLABLE ORDNANCE SURVEY OS SELECT(TM) MAP The weekend of March 16-18, 2007, saw the launch of a UK first for Chartech International Ltd. The inventive outdoor mapping specialist, whose clients include ... Full story

Farmers offered advice on soil erosion to protect salmon Free and tailored advice on soil and nutrient management and erosion is being offered to farmers near to the rivers Lynher and Plym in a ... Full story

LEARNING WITH FUN2FISH HAS PIKE IN A SPIN Fun2Fish has been using newly acquired Pike Fishing Tackle with children and young adults who have learning difficulties and have often been excluded from mainstream ... Full story

Closed Season prosecution Environment Agency News ReleaseOn 30 March 2007, Keiron Moss (24) of Anson Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, was found guilty in his absence by Worcester ... Full story

Ecotopia bring you the most useful gadget of summer 2007…the FreeLoader News ReleaseThe people at Ecotopia are a bit excited about the FreeLoader - a portable solar powered charger for gadget freaks on the go. It’s ... Full story

Mapyx launches new features and offers 14 day trial of Quo Pro, the mapping software for outdoor pursuits. Mapyx Ltd today (24th April, 2007) announces new features for Quo, the fastest selling digital mapping software for outdoor pursuits. Best-in-Class 3-D imaging has been ... Full story

Daiwa Tournament Basia Reel Belonging in the 'executive class' of the carp angler's armoury, the new Tournament BASIA Carp is the ultimate long distance casting machine. A 45mm long ... Full story

Fox A Pod The A Pod has taken rod pod design to another dimension. Specially designed for the most uneven terrain, this pod will ensure you can fish ... Full story

Environment Agency clamp-down on illegal anglers Environment Agency News ReleaseAnglers caught fishing without a licence were yesterday fined by Northallerton and Richmond magistrates’ Court in cases brought by the Environment Agency.The ... Full story

Yorkshire Water fined £10,000 for pollution Yorkshire Water has been fined £10,000 and ordered to pay £753.58 costs after it admitted breaching its consent to discharge treated sewage into a West ... Full story

South West Water fined over sewage effluent polluting the Kirkham Stream South West Water was today (April 25th, 2007) ordered to pay £5,500 in fines and costs after sewage escaped from a foul sewer and into ... Full story

Fish Found In The Tidal Thames The environment agency have produced a free electronic guide to the fish found in the tidal Thames.This guide begins with a brief look at the ... Full story

Tremor Power Match 15FT 5-10LB+ Designed primarily for carp on stillwaters, but very capable for river work where Barbel or big Chub are the target. The blanks are extremely slim and light yet ... Full story

Shimano Baitrunner Aero RE 8000 Reel Thanks to its power packed hybrid aluminium body, Triangular Rotor and Floating shaft, this reel feels as solid as a rock. Featuring Shimano's patented Aero ... Full story

FATHERS DAY WIND-UP FROM JUST FISH Mailorder gift company, www.justfish.co.uk, has introduced new energy-saving products for Fathers Day on 17 June, including a Wind-up Head Torch at £9.99, Wind-up Radio and ... Full story

Appeal launched after otter found shot in East Yorkshire Environment Agency officers are appealing for information after an otter was found shot in East Yorkshire.The body of the adult male was found at Frodingham ... Full story

River Don fish passes Environment Agency News ReleaseA NETWORK of mini dams and underwater passages could be built in the River Don to help fish recover from the effects ... Full story

Lough Beg Oil Spill PACGB News ReleaseEurope's leading pike fishing club was calling for answers today <CORR,Weds...> after an Irish nature reserve was polluted by a massive oil slick.More ... Full story

Hammerhead Shark Taking A 100lb+ Tarpon **WARNING - THIS VIDEO CONTAINS SWEARING**A recent surf around the YouTube website showed that there are now more fishing videos on there than ever.One which ... Full story

Sea anglers set out to tackle overfishing NFSA News ReleaseThe £1 billion a year the economy receives from recreational sea angling will start to dry up unless commercial overfishing in UK inshore waters is stopped ... Full story

Failing to tackle pollution loses rugby club £5,777 Environment Agency News ReleaseCambridge Rugby Football Club allowed highly polluting sewage to get into a nearby stream despite a warning from the Environment Agency after ... Full story

JRC STI Twin Skin 1 Man Bivvy Offering unrivalled stability and easy, rapid erection the remarkable STI is now regarded by many as THE bivvy system to use. The new upgraded STI ... Full story

Wychwood Extremis Dome High quality 2 man dome.Waterproof 4oz outer cover.4 pole, 11mm diameter, geodisc design for maximum internal space.Roll up front door with clear window.Inner rain and ... Full story

Fox Bivvy Light Attach to any part of your shelter/bivvy using ingenious magnet system.Provides clear and constant light.Makes activities such as cooking, rig tying and reading simple.Trouble free ... Full story

Nash Double Top Extreme 1 Man Bivvy This new Double Top Extreme has been designed by a team of leading carp anglers and has been field tested in the harshest conditions imaginable. ... Full story

Queen's Award: Aquapac get the Royal nod LONDON (April 21, 2007) - Aquapac International Limited, from Lambeth in South-East London, has been recognized for its achievement in continuous innovation and development by ... Full story

CARP RUSSELL’ER! The following article first appeared in Carp Addict magazine. Anglers' Net are extremely grateful to them for allowing us to publish it here and would ... Full story

Environment Agency fisheries officers delighted with small catch The four-day illegal fishing blitz by Environment Agency fisheries officers returned a small catch of offenders – which is good news for wildlife and anglers.High ... Full story

FOUR DAY GIVEAWAY AT TREVS ON DNA MATCH RODS We recently received the following from Trev's Tackle. Sorry for the late notice - you only have THIS WEEKEND (April 21st and 22nd, 2007) to ... Full story

PROFESSOR DAVID BELLAMY TO ATTEND PRODUCT LAUNCH At 11 a.m. Saturday 28th April 2007 ADAM BINDER EDITIONS of Cirencester, a leading collectibles company, are releasing a timed edition piece entitled “Spawn Free” ... Full story

FREE Sample Of The UK Carp Fishing Secrets E-book www.CarpFishingSecrets.comIf you're into carp fishing, you may well have heard of UK Carp Fishing Secrets. It's a 270+ page bible of carp fishing, available as ... Full story

FREE Tackle Giveaway - Be Quick! Being on the Fishtec mailing list, we recently received the following email and just HAD to pass it on. It's rare to see such a ... Full story

The future for Thames fishing A brighter future for our fish The Environment Agency has unveiled a five-year plan to improve the environment for fish and anglers across London and the ... Full story

Delta Announces the Latest Releases in their Series of Angling DVDs The Delta Leisure Group have announced details of a range of new angling DVD's for the summer. Details below... ... Full story

OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS UNAWARE OF TICK DISEASE RISK IN EUROPE Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts are heading for countries where a deadly tick disease exists but are unaware of the dangers, according to a survey.Research by ... Full story

Compact and powerful – Raymarine’s A60 dual function chartplotter and fishfinder ticks all the boxes Press ReleaseApril 2007 ~ The new Raymarine A60 dual function chartplotter and fishfinder is the latest addition to Raymarine’s A Series range of marine electronics.  ... Full story

BEACHWATCH 2006 RESULTS Throw Away Culture Blights Britain’s BeachesThe Marine Conservation Society (MCS) today reports that beach litter on UK beaches has increased by 90.3% since 1994.  The ... Full story

Illegal netsman caught by Environment Agency Environment Agency News ReleaseDevon fisherman Anthony Eastlake was today ordered to pay £200 in court costs after being caught fishing illegally with a net at ... Full story

Investigation after hundreds of dead fish found The Environment Agency has started an investigation after dead fish were found at Wallers Haven in East Sussex. Officers believe sewage has entered the water.Wallers ... Full story

Dyna Craft Baitboat - Supplied by Fishtec Improved version of the highly popular Bait Boat. This complete package now inlcudes all of the add-ons to fully charge you boat and navigate in ... Full story

HOT News from the IGFA - April 2007 By Pete Johnson, Johnson Communications – IGFA PR Counsel   Anglers/teams preparing for IGFA Offshore World Championship           Anglers on teams from more than 30 countries on six continents are preparing ... Full story

Bass poacher ordered to pay £1000 for selling catch without a licence Marine Fisheries Agency News ReleaseA man who caught bass on rod and line from his unlicensed boat and then sold them illegally to a fish ... Full story

Appeal for news on Halifax oil tank vandalism The Environment Agency is calling on anyone who may know more about the vandalism of an oil tank, adjacent to the Lee Bridge Industrial Estate ... Full story

Environment Agency officers find Titan of the Tyne Environment Agency News ReleaseEnvironment Agency officers are reeling after spotting a monster fish whose size has tipped the scales towards a River Tyne record.A  chub, ... Full story

Swindon’s urban lagoon hailed as a hidden haven Environment Agency News ReleaseOne of Swindon’s fishing success stories will be featured in a new BBC television programme to be aired this autumn.Rodbourne Lagoon, which ... Full story

JUST THE TICKET FOR ANGLERS Fishing clubs, individual anglers or fishing event organisers, can now take advantage of a quick and easy way to produce and sell tickets online, completely ... Full story

Bradshaw: Could do better, say UKIP Responding to the comments made by Fisheries Minister Ben Bradshaw in Luxembourg, Jeffrey Titford MEP the UK Independence Party Agriculture said, "It is about time ... Full story

The Wildlife Trusts go underwater to find new image A new face is wanted for The Wildlife Trust’s campaign for the introduction of a robust Marine Bill to protect our seas. They are once ... Full story

CEMEX ANGLING IMPROVES ONLINE EXPERIENCE FOR THE 4.5 MILLION ANGLERS The UK’s top angling association CEMEX Angling, has re-vamped its website www.cemexangling.com to improve functionality, modernise content and structure, and bring it into line with ... Full story

DANGER OF DEATH FOR ANGLERS Anglers, fishery owners and landowners are being reminded about the dangers of overhead power lines by the electricity network industry national representative body.The Energy Networks ... Full story

North East rod licence blitz nets few offenders Environment Agency bailiffs netted only a few offenders when they held their annual rod licence blitz over Easter.The team patrolled rivers and streams across the ... Full story

MORE SPEAKERS LINED UP FOR PIKING 2007 Two more speakers have been lined up for the UK's top pike fishing event.John Watson and Jason Davis have been confirmed for Piking 2007 - ... Full story

THE TREV’S TACKLE AFFILIATE SCHEME DO YOU OWN A FISHING WEBSITE? IF SO, START EARNING MONEY FROM IT TODAY!Anglers Net is pleased to announce the launch of a new affiliate ... Full story

Aldi Fishing Shelter As I handed over £5.20 for two pints of beer in my local village pub, I thought to myself, “You don't get much for a ... Full story

Deadly Illegal Driftnets Still In Use RSPCA News ReleaseLeading animal welfare and conservation charities, the RSPCA and WDCS, today reveal new evidence that illegal driftnets - which are lethal to whales ... Full story

Hardy and Greys appoints new consultant to tackle mainstream coarse market Hardy and Greys is backing up its move into the mainstream coarse market with the appointment of a highly experienced coarse fishing consultant.Dave Coster, a ... Full story

Dog Days – luxury for your pets while camping from Simply Hike “And the dog came too!” – as a nation of pet lovers, it’s only natural that those of us who enjoy camping in the great ... Full story

Another great catch at Chapel Lake News Release From Chapel LakeWhat a week THESE two had. After a very slow start Steve McCann bust his PB with a very nice 39lb ... Full story

Mapyx launches Easter egg hunt competition Mapyx Ltd, the new player in the digital mapping market that “beats the others out of site” (according to a recent reviewer*), today announces the ... Full story

PAC contacts high street giant Argos over lure sales PRESS RELEASE FROM THE PIKE ANGLERS CLUBThe PAC has written to high street retailer Argos after members flagged up concerns over lures included in its ... Full story

Total Fishing Gear Force 8 Bivvies Matt Hayes is probably one of the best known faces in angling today. With a reputation built on his excellent writing and subsequent television career, ... Full story

Luhr Jensen Wooden Lure Carving Kit Luhr Jensen Wooden Lure Carving Kit in Nostalgia Packaging Imagine catching your next fish on your own designed Lure...Whether you are a ... Full story

PROJECT TO ATTRACT 50,000 NEW ANGLERS IS LAUNCHED A new national project to bring 50,000 young Scots into angling over the next decade is launched today. The Scottish National Angling Programme (SNAP) was launched ... Full story

Devon netsmen found guilty of setting illegal nets Environment Agency News ReleaseTwo Devon fishermen were today (5th April, 2007) ordered to pay £400 in costs after being found guilty of using an illegal ... Full story

Net closes on bumper catch of illegal anglers in Buckinghamshire Environment Agency News ReleaseTen men caught by Environment Agency officers fishing without a licence were ordered to pay a total of £1,045 at High Wycombe ... Full story

Illegal anglers continue to be netted by Environment Agency Nearly £200,000 has been paid in fines and costs by 1,405 illegal anglers brought in front of the courts by the Environment Agency during the ... Full story

Yorkshire Water fined for sewage pollution Environment Agency News ReleaseYorkshire Water was fined £6,000 yesterday (Thursday) after pleading guilty to polluting Clifton Beck in Brighouse.The water utility company of Halifax Road, ... Full story

Giant Sharks Return! Suddenly, the magnificent basking shark is once again appearing back in UK seas. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has just received the first three sightings reports for 2007, ... Full story

Countryside Alliance Oppose Sea Fishing Licence Countryside Alliance News ReleaseYou may have already seen that Philip Johnston, Home Affairs Editor of the Daily Telegraph, covered sea angling in today’s front page ... Full story

Optical technology advances boost fishing performance A new product launched at opticians this spring will solve the problem of anglers and other sports enthusiasts who find that using sunglasses in sunny ... Full story

BARBEL SOCIETY CONFERENCE Sunday 13th May 2007Hinckley Island Hotel, A5 Watling St, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 3JADoors open at 8-30am.Fred Crouch will get the proceedings under way at 9am.Graham ... Full story

Go Fishing visitor is a reel winner! The Hardy & Greys stand at Go Fishing proved to be a very lucky destination for one visitor.Following a trip to this year’s event at ... Full story

I'M CARP AT FOOTBALL! FULHAM'S injured midfielder Jimmy Bullard has confessed: "The way I'm going I'll soon be better at fishing than I am at football!"The cheeky chappy has ... Full story

Missing Person And Boat UPDATE On the morning of Friday 20th March, Paul Foskett received some very credible information, of a possible sighting of a boat believed to be HOLLY, ... Full story

Lure Angler's Society Conference 2007 Lurefair 2007 will be held at Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex (just off the M25) on Saturday 28th April.Run by the Lure Angler's Society to attract ... Full story

Illegal anglers damage fishing for all Environment Agency News ReleaseRecent court cases bought by the Environment Agency in the South West against those fishing illegally have resulted in over £1,000 in ... Full story

Good fisheries management is the best way to prevent and control fish disease Fishery managers and angling clubs can protect their waters from disease outbreaks by practising good fisheries management.  That is the message from a workshop on ... Full story

The Future Of The River Usk Environment Agency Wales has launched the Catchment Abstraction Management Strategy (CAMS) for the River Usk catchment. CAMS are being developed across England and Wales making ... Full story

Maximum fine for fish smuggler Magistrates at Folkestone, Kent, fined a 63-year-old retired man from West Kingdown, Sevenoaks on 30 March for illegally importing more than three-quarters of a tonne ... Full story

115 WORLD RECORDS FOR JEAN-FRANCOIS HELIAS' FISHING ADVENTURES THAILAND TWO EXCEPTIONAL LATEST CATCHES : A 5.22 KG COBRA SNAKEHEAD & A 9.20 KG GIANT SNAKEHEAD! Fishing Adventures Thailand crew had an amazing string of ... Full story

Topmouth gudgeon eradicated from Surrey pond The Environment Agency has successfully culled more than 100,000 top mouth topmouth gudgeon from a pond in Surrey.The fish, which are one of the most ... Full story