Martin Bowler on how fishing can grow ; Mae Tees Pec . BIGGERCHUB ett Mem ken a a ~L B RUDD'S FLOAT ANE Pert Fake aon a é bearer ta os HAS ANGLING BECOME TOO EXPENSIVE? © Joy at RiverFest finalRT CRETE Eni FISHING SHOWS TWO UNMISSABLE EVENTS... FOR ALL ANGLERS! NEW TACKLE @ AMAZING DEALS @ VIP PACKAGES THE BIGGEST BRANDS WWW.THEBIGONESHOW.CO.UKINSIDE THIS WEEK BRITAIN’S MOST TRUSTED VOICE IN FISHING Autumn’shere and soaretheroach... gogetthem! F YOU had to name the species you've caught the most of in ‘your life, bet that the roach is. pretty high up, if not right at the top, of that list. ‘There's good reason they're referred to asthe ‘anglers friend’ as they are always so obliging, readily taking most baits, ‘and falling to almost every tactic you can mention throughout all four seasons and on stillwaters, lakes and rivers, Roach fishing can beas complicated, or as simple, as you want to makeit. But what's the perfect way to catch roach? Float, feeder, and pole all play a part and your choice ‘depends on how big, or how many, you ‘want tocatch. Itmay not be the most prolific approach interms of sizes and numbers, but i's hard to beat fishing for them on rod and line with a wageler or stick float on a deep river, feeding maggots, casters, hemp, and tares over the top. ‘Watching for that tell-tale dip on the float as it travels downstream is one of the most pleasurable moments many anglers, including myself, ove to savour each season. ‘This way of angling isn’t just something, you can dream about, it's tactic working right now al over the country as our rivers head into their autumn phase and the fish begin to shoal in large numbers. Even ifa netful of small silvers isn't your bag, then a specimen-size roach is guaranteed to stop you in your tracks. Bristng fins, a chainmail ofsilver, and that piercing red eye - you can * fal tobe impressed, or want one for yourself. This week’s magis packed full of great little edges, bait tricks, rigs to tie, tackle to buy, and places to enjoy for this enigmatic fish, Havea day roach fishing at some point this week, you won't be disappointed, BEST CATCHES TOP STORIES Anglers ugedto ma retun tolland PLUS new Sever bylaws under re TALKING POINT Thersing cost of anging-s ‘ar sport becoming to expensive? 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Back in the 1980s, thousands of UK fishermen would travel tothe Emerald Isle toenjoy spectacular sport and afew pints of Guinness, but following the dawn of commercial fisheries, attention swung to carp-orientated waters. The problem has been compounded by the Covid pandemic, but according to Martin ‘Severnsalmon stocks areatan 4 Ica SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 Founds, owner of Anglers World Holidays, the fishingis currently the best it’s been in years, and now that restrictions have been ‘eased for vaccinated travellers, he's hoping that more anglers from mainland UK will start to once again head for Irish waters and sive the ailing industry a much-needed shot inthearm. “Many of the bars, estaurants and hotels that used to rely on anglers’ business are ‘on their knees,’ he said. “Ie'ltake them ‘years to recover, but thankfully we've seen a surge in bookings to Ireland in the last week following the easing of travel requirements. Thope it continues - these destinations are that good, they deserve the tourism.” (One man who knows only too well what, Ireland has to offer is ‘ex-pat Tony Kersley, Who moved over from England 40 years ago. Enniskillen-based Tony said: “It’s an absolute pleasure angler’s haven. The other day, a mate and Iboth had over 6olb of bream in five hours ishing from a boat, and oma session a few days before that, Thad SEVERN ANGLERS SLAM NEW SALMON BYELAWS LLSALMON caughtonthe —__ migratory salmon stocks, with River Severnanditsestuary numbers currently thought to be ‘must be returned to the ‘among the lowest on record. water alive, following the Bait fishing for salmon s also introduction of new byelaws by the banned under the ruling, with only Environment Agency (EA). artificial lures featuring single ‘Set to impact commercial net bbarbless hook permitted. fisheries as well as rod-and-line ‘While the EA hopes the restrictions. anglers, the restrictions are a will enable the next generation of response to a sharp decline in ‘anglers to enjoy the benefits of1271b of bream and hybrids on the Erne” The current state ofthe fishing in Irland ‘was underlined further by David Reeves, an English pleasure angler in his early 70s ‘who's just returned from the Erne. ‘Pve been going there for 40 years, bu this trip was the best I've ever had,” he told us. "We caught countless 1lb roach and some cracking tench. It's such a relaxing place, the people are so friendly, the fishing is free, and the scenery is spectacular! I've already booked my next trip over” sustainable salmon fishing, Glyn Marshall, coordinator of the Severn Fisheries Group, believes they're misplaced and are failing to tackle thereal issues, “Fishing for migratory species isnow one of the most highly regulated pastimes in the UK,” he told Angling Times. “The regulations will do nothing toimprove stocks compared to substantive action on pollution. “They're a sad indictment of the Government's attitude to the health and wellbeing of the older angler, who fishes for salmon with bait” ‘ACHARITY offering match fishing to military veterans has raised more than £70,000 for those wounded while ‘serving our country, Hooked for Heroes was launched by Dave Stott, from Chesterfield, 14 years ‘ago to support the Help for Heroes. charity. At the first match, only nine anglers took part, but this month 63 anglers lined up at Cudmore Fisheries inStaffordshire. A number of famous anglers, including Bob Nudd, have also got involved, and Dave revealed the impact the charity has had, “Hooked for Heroes is ike a family.” aa) John Neville and Bob Nudd tok pat. Pee MATCHMEN WEIGH IN FOR HEROES he said, “We now have four or ive ‘matches a year, the flagship event being at Lindholme Lakes where our record attendance is 188 anglers.” Lancashire angler Dave Watson lost both legs above the knee and his right arm to an improvised Explosive Device GED) in Afghanistan in 2010 and has been a Hooked for Heroes ambassador fornine years. “Fishing massively helps people with their mental health,” he said. “You can’t rush, so while you wait for the fish you ‘can open up and chat. It's good fun, relaxing and a great laugh.” If Hooked forHeroes anglers, fromleftto "ight James Carter Ssh founder | Biesctndbre von CAPTOR OF SHOCK RIVERFEST BARBEL DONATES WINNINGS TO CHARITY ‘THE CAPTOR of an impressive 12b 130z barbel in last weekend's RiverFest final is donating his winnings to charity. Howard Kaye, owner of Manor Farm Leisure, hooked the fish on alight waggler and 0.0mm line, but had to go into the next competitor's swim to land his prize. “The stewards and match organiser Dave Harrell all said that I was allowed to leave my peg,” Howard told us. "The fish, whichis my pb barbel, was snagged, but managed to free it and although fd won my section without it, the catch propelled ‘me to 12th place overall, worth £900.” While delighted with the result, Howard revealed the catch attracted some negative feedbackc “1 don’t want to cause controversy, so rm keeping the £250 section money, and splitting the rest between Evesham Youth, Lincoln Youth, ‘Tackling Minds Charity, and England U20s.”