mattp_76

Hi .. The chub basically filled the landing net and we had trouble getting it into the weighing net. Fish of a lifetime!! .... We thought it was a barbel all the way in, just because it felt so heavy. The Chubs mouth opened just below the surface and we realised what it was ... our mouths then opened too !!!!. Rob has detailed the catch with photos in his blog on artful angler. Keep an eye in the angling times and anglers mail I also hope I can equal his Chub one day. My personal best is about 4lb - a tiddler in comparison.

Elton.... Hows it going ? I hope you still have the caricature which Rob drew of you hanging above your PC I'll get him to have a look at these posts as I am sure he will be very interested...

All the information about Robs catch is on his <a href=" http://www.artfulangler.co.uk/blog/robfish...;Blog</a>. I know he would love to hear your comments.

Hello .. I was fishing with my cousin Rob Kavanagh (Artful Angler artist) On the River Wye at Symonds Yat last sunday and he absolutely smashed his Personal best Chub. A 7lb 2oz monster. Details of his catch can be seen on http://www.artfulangler.co.uk He would like your comments !!!! ... Matt

Hi .. I was wondering how everyone has been getting on during this mild winter in terms of Carp catches .... (or other usual summer species for that matter)..... My local gravel pit water temperature still seems pretty high, and it has produced afew decent carp of late.... Any suggestions on good winter Carp baits ? .... matt http://www.artfulangler.co.uk

Artful Angler is aimed at anyone who has an interest in fishing. The caricatures are drawn by my fishing companion and cousin Rob. http://www.artfulangler.co.uk if you have any ideas or comments about the site let me know... matt

Hi Charles, You certainly get to fish in some seriously magical places. I havnt seen mahseer being caught since John Wilson had a dabble for them on go-fishing. Where has been your most enjoyable fishing spot (coarse or sea) to date ? ... or do u have a favourite? .... By the way, would you like a caricature ? (we'd very much like to make you our fish face of the month) take a look - http://www.artfulangler.co.uk. My cousin Rob is the artist who would draw you. Matt www.artfulangler.co.uk

Hello, If anyone fancies a hand-drawn Fishing Caricature then take a look at : http://www.artfulangler.co.uk Also on the site we have plenty of Fishing Interaction - a Forum, Post your own Hotspots, clubs, Catch Reports in the UK and Over Seas..... The site has a search tool for Fishing Tackle Shops / Suppliers as well as Fishing Holiday / tour / trip providers. Afew have signed up and posted an advert already. Anyone is welcome to do so.... The homepage contains Phil The Fish - who is there to help promote and improve traffic to your websites... Fish Profiles has been setup to discuss the fish we are likely to catch. There is also special feature profile on the Great White Shark. If anyone has any new ideas for Artful Angler let me know! Matt - www.artfulangler.co.uk

Hello, Have been fishing my local canal afew times lately and keep seeing an enourmous chub cruising through my swim. It seems to be hanging around in the same place. I have tried various methods and baits to tempt this chub but still no joy. Need some advice on bait presentation ... baits to try and techniques for a very cautions chub.. matt - http://www.artfulangler.co.uk

Hi I have fished the river Severn at Tewkesbury for years and catch plenty of small barbel and chub. My aim for this season is to catch a double figure Barbel. I mainly use cheese or Luncheon Meat which pick up plenty of fish but nothing of decent size. I know the bigger barbel are there...from what others have said. Any tips, bait ideas, advice or methods to try would be appreciated.... Matt - http://www.artfulangler.co.uk