Angler's Mail
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”
In our new mini series, the physiotherapist will put you in the right frame of mind to help you achieve your angling dreams.
4 min |
January 14, 2020
Angler's Mail
Search for a super stripy
They’ve done it! Robbie Northman and John Bailey have been on a long mission to catch a 4 lb perch. Robbie got there first, landing this specimen recently.
7 min |
January 14, 2020
Angler's Mail
Pole position carping
The thinking carp angler offers his opinion, insight and advice every week exclusively here in Angler’s Mail. Col will help you become a wiser angler.
3 min |
January 14, 2020
Angler's Mail
My best catch!
This week: Billy puts his newborn daughter on the scales after a productive winter carp session.
3 min |
January 14, 2020
Angler's Mail
Huge zed after run of disasters
19 lb 4 oz monster zanderRiver boat fishing sessionSeries of calamities
2 min |
January 14, 2020
Angler's Mail
Christmas stocking
The future of fishery management is a bright one, these BTEC Fish Husbandry students keen to help stock an Essex lake with carp over the Christmas holiday, including this 21 lb mirror.
5 min |
January 14, 2020
Angler's Mail
Alien aquatic plants
In this final part of my special look at alien species, I have highlighted some invasive aquatic plants that have had an impact on waters, with an evaluation on the degree of threat that they pose, on a scale of one to ten, one being the lowest.
5 min |
January 14, 2020
Angler's Mail
A guide's guide to guides
Canadian Jeff is a great guide, helping anglers to catch the fish of their dreams.
3 min |
January 14, 2020
Angler's Mail
Making Short Work Of Specimen Chub
It takes angling guide Kenny Parsons a few hours to drive from his home, near Bath, to his favourite Wessex rivers, but it doesn’t seem to bother him, as he just loves to catch big chub on feeder and fl oat tactics, his personal best standing at 7 lb 12 oz. One of his favourite methods for this cunning species is a maggot feeder with a short hook link.
8 min |
January 14, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Training the trainer
Whatever sport you take part in, you need to keep training. Ellena Swift decides to get some practice in
5 min |
January 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Full team on snow patrol
It might not be everyone’s idea of perfect weather but Simon Whitehead and friends enjoy a great day out rounding up bunnies
4 min |
January 08, 2020
Country Smallholding
Bigger Fish To Fry
After successfully farming ‘traditional’ livestock, Lincolnshire smallholder Andrew O’Shea decided to turn his attentions to rainbow trout. Debbie Kingsley finds out about his fishy adventures
5 min |
February 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Steel-Proofing For A Spanish Side-By-Side
If you have a cherished side-by-side that you want to be eco-friendly, it is possible to get it modified to take steel shot, says Simon Reinhold
5 min |
January 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
A Wander In Clumberland
Charles Hartley recalls his best sporting day of 2019 — a rough day out with his Clumber spaniel, Bertie, and plenty of species on offer
5 min |
January 08, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Is January The Finest Month?
As far as mean temperatures are concerned this month is the new December — but this is good news for shooters, says Ed Wills
5 min |
January 08, 2020
Airgun World
Review - Umarex Walther PPQ
Jef Lockyer of the UBC brings us a hands-on review of the Umarex Walther PPQ
6 min |
January 2020
Airgun World
When Love Grows Cold
Phil Hardman has dating advice for those seeking a new relationship
8 min |
January 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Don't bid in ego auction
We all like to think we can bring down the odd towering bird but how many of us can really judge distance accurately, asks Simon Reinhold
6 min |
January 02, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
Continent-crossing canine expats
Some ‘native’ dog breeds are now more popular abroad than at home — but at least it’s a two-way exchange, says Jeremy Hobson
4 min |
January 02, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
An ardent and capable defender
In his short life, punt-gunner Archie Blackett achieved renown and fought for the sport he loved. His nephew Jamie Blackett pays tribute
5 min |
January 02, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
A whirling, floating massed army
A trip to a low-lying Essex stubble brings vintage 10-bores into play and sparks a touch of goose fever in Simon Garnham’s young son
7 min |
January 02, 2020
Shooting Times & Country
That snipe is toast
Walking-up snipe and wigeon on a wild, windswept estuary in west Wales provides cracking sport, challenging birds — and free meals for Adam Hart’s lucky university friends
5 min |
December 18, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Savouring a lengthy loiter like Savory
In the second part of our series on fowling in the footsteps of the greats, Richard Negus chases geese on a Great Yarmouth marsh
5 min |
December 18, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Hearts and minds
Stay friendly with public and police this winter and we will all reap the rewards for stalking and deer management, says Richard Hardy
4 min |
December 18, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Dacia Duster Comfort
With 4x4 now an option on the all-new Duster, Ed Coles finds himself with a good opportunity to give it a proper off-road test at his local shoot
4 min |
December 18, 2019
Shooting Times & Country
Creatures and discomfort
Who would be mad enough to spend a cold night shooting rodents on a muddy farm? Anyone who loves ratting, according to Mat Manning
5 min |
December 18, 2019
The Field
Shooting sprites with Clint Eastwood
For the modern bounty hunter, wild and westerly Ireland provides a worthy opponent in the snipe. Missing, however, is unforgiven
7 min |
January 2020
The Field
Purdey Trigger Plate Sporter
This latest, all-London-made iteration of Purdey’s over-and-under is the gunmaker’s response to a collective interest in sporting clays. Superlatives are in order, says Michael Yardley
4 min |
January 2020
The Field
Handsome was as handsome did
Before the Victorians created the concept of pedigree, working dogs were defined by their purpose and bred accordingly
7 min |
January 2020
The Field
THE KENT FANTASY FOUR
The winning ticket in a GWCT raffle proves to be the perfect prize: four fabulous drives on shoots in Kent to share with friends
7 min |