Three years of rod licence growth has angling feeling pleased with itself. The numbers are real, but they’re also flattered by free licences, holidaymakers, and a 22.7% price rise, while the main paid adult licence is in decline. We’re not recovering, we’re inflating a bubble. The Environment Agency’s licence numbers are up for the[…]
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Rob Harris
Creating Statistics, Not Anglers: The Danger of Pleasant Fictions & Meeting Targets Rather Than Questioning Them
Uncategorised May 26, 2026
With huge wellbeing benefits and around 3 million UK participants, does fishing get the support it is due? While the reality is complex, one thing stands out a mile: there are so many ways angling could and should get a bigger piece of the pie. So where do we start? Financial times aren’t easy for[…]
The evolving role of digital technology in modern fishery management
News, Resources, Uncategorised Oct 28, 2025
What is fishery management? As relating to UK angling clubs and fisheries The term ‘fishery management’ is incredibly broad and, as a result, can be both inclusive and exclusive, with many stakeholders feeling unqualified, many not realising that, by power of action, they already are fishery managers. This includes, and isn’t limited to, fishery owners,[…]
NEW SEASON, SAME CHALLENGES June 16th has come and gone and, as usual, it’s far too hot! The rivers and lakes are low, clear and weedy. Great for fish spotting, not so good for catching them. During the heat of the day most specimen fish are lethargic and shy, choosing to tuck themselves away under[…]
South East Spotlight: Top Clubs and Fishing Venues to Try This Season!
Places to Go Fishing Jun 24, 2025
As anglers look ahead to an exciting summer of fishing, those in South East England really are truly spoiled for choice with venues and places to fish! Whether you’re looking to explore great value fishing clubs or exclusive carp fishing, season rods on the rivers or day ticket access on canals, there’s a spot for[…]
Using today’s tech can be make or break for any angling club or businesses, but you don’t need a big budget or tech expertise to engage. In this post, we look at a variety of easy wins and ways to improve your online presence. Love it or loathe it, the online world now dominates everything[…]
We all remember it; spending hours and hours in the local tackle shop sitting on a beat-up old chair talking nonsense with the owner and whoever else might’ve walked in the door. Many of us have probably spent more time in the tackle shop than actually fishing! Sadly, we’re all aware of the decline and[…]