Eight double-figure catch weights in Bridgewater Canal match

He fished groundbait feeder clipped up at 15 turns and caught four skimmers, a few decent roach and loads of tiny ones for a winning weight of 6-5-0. In second place, fishing peg 49, was Nick Burrows.

Jimmy Byrne likely breaks catch record for a December match on the Bridgewater Canal

The winner of the match, and match organiser, Jimmy Byrne possibly had the best weight of the year on the canal. His scales ...
Liverpool Echo

Anglers land three HUGE cod fishing in the River Mersey

These massive cod were caught by anglers fishing by the ECHO Arena this morning. Three cod were pulled from the waters of the Mersey by Sam Foley, 19, and his pal Cameron Rodgers, 20, from Melling.
Liverpool Echo

'Urgent update' after Stanlow oil spill into River Mersey leads to fishing ban

An urgent update has been issued after an oil spill in the River Mersey led to a ban on cockle fishing. The Environment Agency is currently investigating the spill from the Stanlow Oil Refinery. On ...
Warrington Guardian

Lukasz Procek's Warrington Anglers' Association column

Alan Faulkner, aka “Big Al”, was the winner. He drew a middle peg and began fishing close in on bread punch. Al quickly noticed others were fishing with casters and were catching decent roach so he ...