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Taylor Clarke

New rod licenses and fishing gear to symbolise an increase in angling participation in 2025.

In recent years, angling has seen an unfortunate decline in participation and 2025 is shaping up to be a critical year for the future of fishing.  To secure its legacy, clubs and fisheries need to adapt, innovate, and strive to engage with new audiences. Here are some practical strategies to help you bring new faces[…]

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A cormorant perches, drying its wings after successfully feeding.

Invasive non-native species and predation by fish-eating species can pose a serious threat to fisheries; disrupting ecosystems, endangering native species, and adding costly management burdens.  Successfully dealing with these invasive species requires collaboration, strategic planning, and access to the right resources.  Here’s a guide for fisheries to manage these invasive non-native species effectively and protect[…]

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Barbara proudly holds a large pike after catching it on the fly at her local angling venue.

We’re excited to introduce our newest member of the team, Barbara! She joins us as our new Client Engagement Specialist and she’ll be working closely with Rob to onboard and support new clients as they get started with Clubmate; helping to make the transition as easy as possible. Barbara will also look after existing Clubmate[…]

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Bailiff checks an angler’s membership details on the Clubmate App to help prevent illegal fishing.

Illegal fishing poses a significant challenge for fishing clubs, threatening not only the environment as a whole but also the sustainability of fish stocks and the enjoyment of the anglers who pay for their memberships and tickets and respect your club’s rules. Fishing clubs must act effectively when it comes to cracking down on illegal[…]

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With our new recruit Aidan taking the reins in customer support, Rob has been promoted to a new position as Client Engagement Manager. Well done Rob! As well as managing customer support, he’ll continue to work closely with our clients and make sure they get the most out of what Clubmate has to offer; along[…]

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Bailiff teaches a young angler effective angling techniques during a junior angling session.

The summer holidays present a fantastic opportunity to increase junior participation in angling. The weather is better (usually!), the days are long and young people are often searching for a new hobby to fill their days with. Junior Angling Schemes are the perfect way for fishing clubs to nurture the next generation of angling, but[…]

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