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Editor leaves Angling Tim…
Mystery surrounds the shock departure of Richard Lee from his position as editor of Angling Times. Read more
Darren Cox’s Perch Bonanz…
The latest issue of the video magazine ‘Coarse And Match Fishing’ includes a made-for-TV programme in which Garbolino and England... Read more
Angling Direct Fox Open D…
Not to be missed event sees two of carping's big stars visit Norfolk tackle super store. Read more
Angler's Shock Catch
Fisherman's fish of a lifetime turns out to be 2meter long crocodile - but he got he lure back! Read more
Barbel Open Day
Tackle shop to hold species specific open day with a host of offers and special guests. Read more
Massive Fish Rescue
Operation taking place to save hundreds of river Severn fish, including carp to 40lb. Read more
£7million For Cemex
Offers now being invited for famous waters as asking price is revealed. Read more
New Barbel Championships
Specimen match series set to start next year will be fished over three premier UK rivers. Read more
Big Discount on Tackle
Chain store offers generous discount on gear - but you'll have to be quick! Read more
Huge Show Announced
Top manufacturers to launch 'Motor Show' of angling and need your input. Read more
RSPB Sets Sights on Wrays…
Possibility of society taking over historic water fuels fears venue could be lost to anglers. Read more
Time For Big Bream
As the slabs get their heads down, now's the time to get out for a new pb bream. Read more
Bream Record Broken
Huge specimen landed from infamous venue gets second crack at British best title. Read more
Mass of Silvers for Free
Northern angling club gets fish windfall from unlikely benefactor. Read more
Double Slab Best of Haul
TCF regular Alan Stagg gets stuck in, as the big bream get on the feed. Read more
Exclusive Stretch of Wye
Former England international offers coaching on private section of waterway. Read more
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Battle For Cemex Begins
Angling Trust makes moves to save historic waters for future of our sport. Read more
Huge Rudd and Roach
Specimen angler turns blank into session of a lifetime with two huge silvers. Read more
Killer Loose On Broads
Invasive species now found across Broads system with fears it could spread further. Read more
Angling Direct Fox Day
Fox aces set to host carping open day at Waltham Cross this weekend. Read more
Angling Direct Korda Day
Not to be missed event sees one of carping's big stars visit Norwich tackle super store. Read more
Essex Open Day
Not to be missed event sees one of carping's big stars visit Chelmsford tackle super store. Read more
Angling Ambassadors
Host of big name anglers and fishing stars join forces with the Angling Trust. Read more
Specimen Vs Match
Tackle manufacturers look to answer age old question of who's best, specimen hunter or matchman? Read more
Killer Shrimp In Broads
One of UK's most treasured natural angling venues hit by invasive species. Read more
Broads Under Threat
Officials call for anglers to be on alert following spate of poaching incidents. Read more
Loddon 7lb 10oz Chub
Big specimen falls for maggot tactics following week-long prebaiting campign. Read more
Record Equaling Chub
Historic river Lea specimen weighs in at 9lb 5oz - the biggest river chub ever caught! Read more
15lb Barbel After 10 Year…
Big specimen breaks angler's personal best after decade of effort. Read more
Northern Pike Hauling
Cumbrian venue sees predators go on the feed as a string of 20s are caught. Read more
End of Day Ticket Angling…
Rumours neither denied or confirmed that top fishery will become members only. Read more
Monster Chub Haul
Amazing session sees 21 fish to 6lb 2oz fall to bread flake tactics in just 4hours! Read more
Angling Demands Action
Sport's governing body tells officials to act over looming drought crisis. Read more
30lb Blith' Bliss
Freezing midlands trout reservoir delivers monster pike for hardy angler. Read more
Tarrant Tackles Cormorant…
TV star joins representatives delivering high-profile petition to government. Read more
Korum Launches New Site
Leading tackle firm announces new online portal with bumper content. Read more
First Tackle Shop 'App'
Top angling store launches mobile phone app with record-breaking results. Read more
Wensum Roach 'Starving'
Scientific research into Wensum roach decline shows lack of food is to blame. Read more
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Become a TCF Facebook fan - or just spread the word- and win big with Total Coarse Fishing. Read more
OUT NOW: Total Angling
New multi-discipline digital magazine launches for your pad, phone and computer. Read more
Biggest Barbel of Year
Trent monster is biggest of 2012 so far and one of largest banked this season. Read more
Five 6lb Chub in Two Days
River angler scores amazing run of chunky specimens on maggot tactics. Read more
Ribble Chubbing Joy
Specimen angler battles conditions to land fine brace of Yorkshire chub. Read more
Angling Beneficial to UK
In-depth report revealing positives of sport will be 'invaluable in parliament.' Read more
River Records Confirmed
Quartet of historic fish completed by confirmation of Anker and Rother specimens. Read more
CCTV Tackles Poachers
Officials install high-tech camera network in battle against fish thefts. Read more
Footballer Moves For Fish
Top player admits that angling swayed his move to new premiership club. Read more
Two 40s In a Day
Piking mecca produces glut of dream fish, as TCF finds out why Chew is so good. Read more
Fish Boost For Club
Poaching gives struggling midlands angling society over 10,000 fish for free. Read more
Monster Coldwater Cats
Huge winter specimens banked on the Ebro as fish congregate in deep water. Read more
422nd 20lb Pike
Predator ace banks a record number of pike netting yet another impressive specimen. Read more
Cash In Your Old Gear
Get some bunce for your old tackle - bring it along to The Big One Show. Read more
Lincs Canal Revamp
Silt removal project on stretch of northern waterway hoped to revive sport. Read more
Specimen Commercial Perch
Top angler beats the ice to land big stripy after 200mile round trip. Read more
7lb 10oz Chub Banked
Great Ouse specimen tops winter campaign after falling for special 'Ouse Mix'. Read more
Specimen Kennet Barbel
Huge 15lb 6oz barbel falls on the first session of the year for specimen hunter. Read more
Itching For Ireland?
Irish angling tourism events could help you plan the perfect fishing trip. Read more
Stillwater Speci' Roach
Three 2lb silvers kick off the new year in style for big fish expert. Read more
Garner Blogs For TCF
We find out what three top specimen anglers are planning for the year ahead. Read more
Stars' 2012 Plans
We find out what three top specimen anglers are planning for the year ahead. Read more
Des Goes Digital
Opinion, controversy, humour and plenty of fishing - welcome to Des Taylor's new blog. Read more
Silver Fish Demand Booms
Massive rise in silver fish stocking by clubs blamed on cormorant predation. Read more
Illegal Anglers Warned
New force across east of England warns anglers to buy licence or get caught. Read more
Club Angler OTY 2012
The highlight of the club angler's calendar is back and promises to be better than ever. Read more
Big Perch On Jig n Spin
Lure method accounts for six river perch over 3lb in a single session. Read more
41lb Pike on Third Cast
Lure angler banks huge specimen on first trip to little known Yorkshire water. Read more
Kennet Giant Banked
Big chub falls for maggot tactics after prebaiting campaign comes good. Read more
Big Perch for Match Ace
First trip to fishery big quartet of specimen perch for Andy Kinder. Read more
Whopping Chub for Teen
Teenager lands big specimen on bread flake tactics from river Loddon. Read more
Feeder Champs Changes
Rule alternations to international event welcomed by team captain Tommy Pickering. Read more
Lead Shot Warning
Association urging anglers to be watch their weights as illegal lead shot is found for sale. Read more
TCF Tackle Awards 2011
The votes for the Total Coarse Fishing Tackle Awards 2011 - and here are the results... Read more
Big Zed On Lure
Predator caught on rubber shad as we get expert tips on catching zeds on lures. Read more
Massive River Roach
Huge 3lb 1oz specimen is biggest running water specimen caught this year. Read more
Fancy Being Sponsored?
Major UK tackle firm looking to extend its team of sponsored anglers. Read more
Charity Predator Match
Event at high-profile fishery aims to raise much needed funds for good cause. Read more
Fly-Caught Record Cat
Monster catfish falls for the fly and sets new IGFA tippet class record. Read more
Fishery Project For Kids
Popular commercial venue opens new pool to teach the next generation. Read more
Grayling On The Trot
Stunning fish, stunning setting - Matt Rand chases 'ladies' on the Test. Read more
Record Equalling Barbel
Free-lining tactics fool new Royalty joint best with river record in its sights. Read more
New River Monsters Book
The exploits of fishing adventurer Jeremy Wade from goliath tiger fish to amazon plane crashes. Read more
Pike Trial Dates Released
Northamptonshire trout res' could 'throw up a few surprises' for pikers. Read more
New Venue Opening Soon
Fishery due to open gates to match and specimen anglers in new year. Read more
Winter Chubbing Tips
Get the most from your cold weather specimen hunting with expert tips on big winter chub. Read more
Stillwater Barbel Thrive
Expert research reveals the facts about the species living in commercial waters. Read more
Matchman's Massive Shock
Commercial match angler lands massive 5lb 2oz predator on the pole. Read more
Big River Perch Boom
Ouse offers chance of some big fish as match anglers cash in on large stripeys. Read more
Fans' Dreams Come True
Severely ill children meet Matt Hayes for a day they'll never forget. Read more
Quick-fire Royalty Barbel…
Perfect conditions produce record-rocking specimen from famous river fishery. Read more
Daiwa's Baby Regals
New 2500 and 3000 reels set to become firm favourites with specimen anglers. Read more
North East Fish Boost
Environment Agency to stock tens of thousands of fish in region's rivers and stillwaters. Read more
Chew Keeps Giving
South west pike venue keeps producing the fish with another 28 coming to the boat. Read more
Ace Smashes Perch PB
Big fish experts cracks 5lb perch venue with massive new personal best. Read more
Specimen Wykeham Pike
Northern trout water produces another big predator in first week of pike angling. Read more
Legends To Give Talk
Bowler, Miles, Yates, Cribbins - just some of the names to deliver talk this November. Read more
Perch Dedication Pays Off
Near 5lb perch rewards years of effort for dedicated northern specimen hunter. Read more
Video highlights: Tackle …
This year’s Tackle & Guns show delivered what it promised for us keen tackle enthusiasts – plenty of new gear... Read more
Historic Pike Catch
Best catch of pike ever recorded sees three fish averaging 30lb each netted. Read more
Massive River Lea Chub
Ringing the bait changes leads to capture of near 8lb river Lea chub. Read more
Big Perch Hit
Quartet of specimens over 4lb fall to float-fished lobworm at big Essex venue. Read more
Chew 28 Starts Season
Tough first pike session leads to success on famous south west trout reservoir. Read more
Pike Angler's Shock Catch
One of the biggest grown-on brown trout ever landed falls for pikers deadbait. Read more
Baiting Key to Chunky Chu…
Top specimen angler lands 6lb 10oz lump after pre-baiting campaign. Read more
Digital Tackle Guides
Shimano launches online catalogue, along with company's other top brands. Read more
Fakes Fool Big Chub
Specimen hunter employs fake bait combo to tempt specimen fish to the bank. Read more
Top Trout Water Lures
With lure tactics scoring with big trout water pike, we find out what experts pack to tempt the specimens. Read more
New Ivan Marks Book
Newly published 'Ivan Marks: The People's Champion' a must for match angling fans. Read more
Alarming Viral Video
New alarms from JRC go viral with online video featuring world's first talking alarm?... Read more
Specimen zed from canal
Double figure zander landed from local cut after angler targets species for first time. Read more
Popular Canal Devastated
Waterway wiped out as tens of thousands of fish die following canal-side blaze. Read more
Volunteer Bailiff Force
EA and Angling Trust joint venture to boost bailiff levels due to start early next year. Read more
New Sonubaits Pellets
Smaller sizes introduced to range ready for winter and launched at the Tackle & Guns Show. Read more
Savage Gear Launch Kit
Lure brand introduce some great new ideas and improve on some old ones at this year's Tackle & Guns Show.... Read more
Record Crucian Pictures
Total Coarse Fishing reveals the first full images of potential record specimen. Read more
Marukyu Show New Baits
Some exciting new products from the bait company, including a widening of the JPz range. Read more
New Kit From MAP
Innovation from Match Angling Products as they showcase new products at T&G Show. Read more
Revolutionary Line Launch…
New Nanofil from Berkley isn't a braid and it isn't a mono - but it is set to take the... Read more
First Trout Res Thirty
Big Grafham specimen kicks of trout reservoir predator season in style. Read more
Crucian Record Goes Again
British best crucian under threat for a second time in three months with a fish of over 5lb. Read more
New Barbel Bait Range
Species specific boilies, pastes and dips set to hit shelves next year. Read more
Bristol Avon Double
10lb 5oz specimen barbel falls for softly, softly hemp and caster tactics. Read more
'We'll Fight For Fishing'
Anglers battle to save their fishing following local council U-turn. Read more
New Predator Bookazine
Covering everything from pike and zander to catfish and eels, this is a must read for all predator anglers. Read more
Deadly Bream Rig Revealed
Having fooled 37 fish, 14 of them doubles in a few sessions, is this the best big bream rig ever?... Read more
40 After Two Year Blank
Total Coarse Fishing's columnist Tim Walden banks his biggest carp after years on tough water. Read more
Perch Record Broken
Massive specimen from Hertfordshire reservoir breaks previous best by an ounce. Read more
New Kit from Korum
New rods for commercial carp and specialist anglers top range of tackle set to launch soon. Read more
Quarter of Rivers at Risk
Report shows extent of damage abstraction is having on Britain's running waterways. Read more
Historic Eel Brace Banked
Capture of two eels with a combined weight of over 17lb stuns specimen world. Read more
Mick Brown's New Book
Predator ace charts two decades at the top of his pike angling game in new publication. Read more
Pressure Key To Big Eel
Keeping one eye on the rod and the other on the barometer produces specimen. Read more
Matchman Banks Big Barbel
Impressive specimen is one of the biggest ever landed on the pole. Read more
Harrell Smashes Record
Former England international plunders river Severn bream shoal to set double ton best for waterway. Read more
Biggest Eel of Year
Popular commercial fishery produced massive 8lb plus eel for specimen hunter. Read more
Wykham Will Break Record
Trout fishery's mega pike is young enough to break the record and then some confirms expert. Read more
Giant Carp Banked
World Record-shaking common carp weighs in at a staggering 88lb - the second biggest ever landed! Read more
New Predator Match
Pike, zander and perch all on menu as brand new series of predator matches is announced. Read more
Day Ticket Record Pike
Home of potential British best pike to be opened to all anglers over the winter. Read more
11lb 12oz Zed banked
Water's first double-figure zander of the season falls for mackerel fillet. Read more
Anticipated Book Launched
New still water angling book now available, but only in limited edition run. Read more
200lb big bream haul
Heavy feeding tactics help big fish angler take huge hit of specimen slabs. Read more
Three Chub for over 18lb
River Lea's big chub start their autumn feeding hard for specimen angler Ted Bryan. Read more
Speci Ace Bags Grassie PB
Big fish ace targets pit to smash personal best with 40lb plus specimen. Read more
Italy wins World Champs
Italy take team and individual honors on the World Champs Seniors as England fail to take home any medals. Read more
Licence Freeze Until 2014
Environment Agency announces rod licence price freeze for next three years. Read more
2lb Roach After 28years
An angler's three decade specimen roach hunt ends in a three in just a few weeks. Read more
World Feeder Champs
80 anglers from 16 countries battled it out for the top spot of the World Feeder Champs day one. Read more
More Big Bream For Stagg
Total Coarse Fishing regular bags second brace of specimens in pursuit of gravel pit monster. Read more
Rivers Are Best for 20yrs
EA report names top 10 UK rivers most improved in last two decades. Read more
Lancs Carp Record Smashed
Massive common sets new county best after being banked at over 47lb. Read more
Dorking Team Tops Evesham
Daiwa Dorking clinch Match Fishing Team Championship on final day of Evesham Festival. Read more
Arthur Wins Wychavon
Pole Fishing magazine editor bags up on quailty silvers to take glory at prestigious Evesham contest. Read more
Shakespeare Champs Win
Andrew 'Spud' Murphy scoops £6000 winner's pot in tense finish at Shakespeare Championships. Read more
Big Brace First Time
Big fish angler Duncan Charman marks first ever venue trip with an impressive pair of specimens. Read more
Pike Club Targets Juniors
Pike Anglers' Club looks to the next generation as they gear up for their annual conference. Read more
Monster Eel Banked
Hectic eel session topped-off by a new pb for one of the country's top specimen hunters Read more
Lost Fish Costs £50k
Celebrations and commiserations as the the biggest cash prize in the history of angling is won and lost Read more
Win a Day With the Stars
Your chance to win a fishing session of a lifetime is just a bid away with the launch of the... Read more
Crucian Record Broken
The crucian carp record has been broken by a fish weighed in at 4lb 10oz, Total Coarse Fishing can reveal. Read more
Top Venue Takes Steps Aga…
Following a spate of tackle thefts across the country one of the UK's busiest day-ticket carp waters has taken steps... Read more
Mark Pollard to Leave Fox
Mark Pollard, one of the best-known faces of Fox International’s match brand will be leaving the company, it has been... Read more
Big Bream Brace
This stunning brace of double figure bream was the reward for a month of effort put into a new water... Read more
Have Your Say!
We are entering the final period of the Social and Community Benefits of Angling research project. Read more
Bag’em Matchbaits Clothin…
Bag’em Matchbaits clothing now available to the public! Previously they have only been made for the sponsored anglers. Read more
Go Fishing with a Star
Spend a day’s fishing for 2 people with an international or top angler! Read more
Angling Trust Expels Memb…
The Angling Trust regrets to announce that one of its members has had his membership terminated and been banned from... Read more
Shimano & Rapala Joint Ve…
Many believed that the purchase of Dynamite Baits by Rapala was the first step to divorce for the two organisations.... Read more
Unmissable Maver Offer
Maver is very excited to announce it is about to launch a brand new pole promotion that offers you, the... Read more
MAP's Dent gets England C…
After a successful day at Packington Sommers, Coventry, James Dent was picked for the England under 22’s team and the... Read more
100 mile River Clean Up
On Tuesday 10th May, Angling Trust and Fish Legal staff from the Leominster office collected 11 bags of rubbish from... Read more
Has The North-East Got Ta…
North East Region Invites Young Anglers to take part in the Talent Initiative. Read more
Maver On To A Winner
As more and more interest grows in the new match fishing competition, Maver Match This, the stakes continue to get... Read more
EA Breaks Promise
The Environment Agency has issued an invitation for expressions of interest to develop hydropower on a further three of its... Read more
Preston Website A Success
Match giant Preston Innovations is delighted to announce the success of its latest media venture - revamping its already popular... Read more
Rod Licence Warning
The Angling Trust is warning all anglers NOT to buy their licence from the commercial fishingrodlicence.com web site, unless they... Read more
More Kits With G-Max Pole…
In light of the current economic climate Garbolino have pulled out all the stops by offering a new incredible summer... Read more
Latest Blogs from TCF
Nail-biter!
Browning’s Bob Nudd reports from a dramatic Mahon’s Festival in Northern Ireland. Read more
King of the Erne
Our man on the bank, none other that four-time world champion Bob Nudd, reports from one of Northern Ireland’s most... Read more
Bobby Smithers Memorial
Bob Nudd reports from the Bobby Smithers memorial in Northern Ireland. Read more
Waterways Classic
Four-time world champion Bob Nudd is our man on the bank in Ireland as he reports from the annual Waterways... Read more
Peatling Pools Fish ‘O’ M…
Middy backed Russ Evans continues his quest for a place in the Fish O Final with a visit to Leicestershire... Read more
Slippery customers
Last week’s trip to the north west saw plenty of action for Nash Peg One’s Paul Garner, with eels and... Read more
The ups and downs of a ma…
Middy-backed Russ Evans reports on a busy, wet and costly week on the bank side. Read more
It never rains, but it po…
Nash Peg One’s Paul Garner reflects on the recent weather. It’s good and bad news for anglers… Read more
The lead ban – 25-years o…
Total Coarse Fishing’s Steve Martin gives his personal views on the lead ban imposed on anglers. Has it has made... Read more
Tench: Stage One
TCF Online News Editor Steve Phillips takes the first few steps on a new tench water. Read more
Bury Hill Spring Silvers …
Middy sponsored Russ Evans has been busy running and fishing the annual spring silvers event at Bury Hill Fishery near... Read more
Drowned down in Devon!
Total Coarse Fishing deputy editor Steve Martin was anticipating a week of bagging and banter on his club’s annual outing.... Read more
A Record Perch Search
Total Coarse Fishing news Editor Steve Phillips goes in search of a striped needle in a watery haystack. Read more
Variety is the spice…
Total Coarse Fishing editor Kevin Wilmot was left ruing a slow start after a match with JV Angling Club… Read more
Here to help
Now that spring has arrived, Middy sponsored all-rounder Russ Evans spends time on the bank side helping other anglers catch... Read more
Tench Adventures
Southern all-rounder and Middy sponsored angler Russ Evans takes a look down memory lane to where his fishing career... Read more
You can't beat it!
TCF News Editor Steve breaks the float gear out of mothballs for a day on the silvers. Read more
From the top
Just back from The Canaries, Peg One’s Paul Garner is shocked to find it almost as warm here! Read more
New sponsor excitement!
Fresh from a Silvers Festival at Stafford Moor in Devon, Southern all-rounder Russ Evans reveals his new tackle sponsor on... Read more
Stafford Moor Silvers Par…
As I mentioned in last week's blog I had a disastrous start to the silvers festival on day one but... Read more
It's Show Time!
Fishing’s taken a bit of a back seat for Nash and Peg One’s Paul Garner as tackle shows take centre... Read more
At The Double
Young carp anglers Dan Fothergill and Dave Hunt from Wokingham in Berkshire enjoyed a great day on a venue near... Read more
Chasing the tail
An epic battle, and a day in great company are this week’s highlights for Peg One’s Paul Garner. Read more
Stafford Moor Silvers Fes…
Our match blogger Russ Evans has just returned from Devon where he fished the Stafford Moor Silvers Festival. In the... Read more
Total rubbish!
Des Taylor’s getting fed up with anglers moaning – again – about the River Severn. Read more
It's A Cruel World
Follows, fish and that sinking feeling as the Wye throws up some surprises for our Online News Editor. Read more
The other side of the len…
After a few weeks of really intensive fishing, last week it was time for Paul Garner to catch up with... Read more
Turning to jelly
Des Taylor and his mate had a hunch that conditions on the River Severn was right for a big zander.... Read more
Roll on next week, it’s s…
It's looking like we are finally coming out of another Winter! Mind you, it didn’t seem like that for Russ... Read more
Of rivers and reservoirs
Peg One’s Paul Garner is ready to hang up his boat-fishing pike gear until autumn. Roll on summer! Read more
A perfect finish
Conditions on Des Taylor’s beloved River Severn are perfect, and he’s confident a big barbel before the end of the... Read more
Whopper Shocker
Online News Editor Steve Phillips gets more than he bargained for during a short lure session. Read more
Decisions decisions
A last-hour decision paid dividends for Total Coarse Fishing editor Kevin Wilmot in his latest club match at Decoy... Read more
Zero to hero!
Subtle changes unlock a dour weekend on the reservoirs for Peg One’s Paul Garner and boat partner Gordy Howes. Read more
Great to wet a line again…
Like many of us, southern all-rounder Russ Evans, couldn’t wait to get out on to the banks after the thaw.... Read more
See you on the river!
Rising temperatures had Des Taylor rushing to the bank last week… with some success! Read more
Perfect timing
Some people are born lucky! First, Bob Nudd timed his holiday to coincide with the worst snowfalls of he winter,... Read more
End of an era
Total Coarse Fishing’s deputy editor Steve Martin recalls the final Embassy Challenge in Spain – an event he was lucky... Read more
All go for Fish O!
Southern all-rounder Russ Evans kick starts his exclusive blogs for tcfmagazine.com with a look ahead to a busy year. Read more
Life with Robin
Total Coarse Fishing editor Kevin Wilmot recalls his angling apprenticeship with Robin Harris, who died last week. Read more
Hero to zero
A lost opportunity for Peg One’s Paul Garner this week, as he rues the one that got away… Read more
Oxtail soup
Des Taylor might have struggled to get out on to the banks this week, but his mates have been catching... Read more
A tale of two rivers
Peg One’s Paul Garner visits two rivers for a taste of freezing fishing before a cold laid him low… Read more
It’s official…
Des Taylor's gone out of his mind. Who else would go fishing with blizzards forecast? Read more
Getting it right and wron…
One good and one not-so-good result in his last two outings for Total Coarse Fishing editor Kevin Wilmot… Read more
Costs, conditions and con…
Peg One’s Paul Garner is planning his 2012 campaign but certain things are getting in the way, not least the... Read more
The respect we deserve
Des Taylor’s firmly on his soap box this week after watching Countryfile on the BBC. Read more
Rampant Raveley!
Bob Nudd was kept busy during the first of a winter league series last weekend. In fact he’s gone on... Read more
Tidal Teeth
Online News Editor Steve Phillips targets the Trent, finding conditions on the tidal waterway spot on for zander. Read more
Learning while blanking
Our specialist blogger Paul Garner reflects on a week when he spent more time behind the lens than in front... Read more
Balmy weather
This week Des Taylor reflects on another bout of unseasonably warm temperatures and the positive effects this is having on... Read more
No-ice surprise
I nearly didn’t fish the latest match with my club JVAC last Sunday as I thought the lake would be... Read more
Plans Are Made to be Brok…
It has certainly been a week of two halves, with the incredibly warm conditions suddenly giving way to hard frosts... Read more
A flock of seagulls
Take a look at this photo which I took the other day on the River Severn in the town of... Read more
Loving it!
Total Coarse Fishing’s photographic manager Pat MacInnes is the latest blogger to join our brilliant website team. Read more
An incredible match!
The first round of the annual Bourne Winter League was switched at the last minute from the River Glen to... Read more
Weather check!
Believe it or not, 2011 was the second warmest year ever recorded in the British Isles, and this Winter is... Read more
Feeling Pasty
Online News Editor Steve Phillips goes small river chubbing and soon has the fish saying cheese (paste) for the camera. Read more
Don’t do it!
I knew it would happen! We had a dry spring, a dry summer, a dry autumn followed by a dry... Read more
Duelling Banjos!
Hopes were high for my club’s annual Christmas match at Decoy Lakes in Cambridgeshire. Organiser Carl had done his usual... Read more
Softly Softly...
... catchy pikey, and they've definitely got a taste for soft plastic on my local estate lake. Read more
Match with a difference
I fished a very different type of match the other day. It was on a lake known for its carp…... Read more
Learning Curve
A big water with big predators, Grafham is a jewel in the crown of UK zander fishing - but it's... Read more
Teeth On The Tip
Having grown up fishing the canals around the midlands I rate them as my favourite type of venue. Overlooked and... Read more
Banks blow-out!
My match fishing has been limited this year, and it shows, as my results in my local Daventry AC club... Read more
Hits and misses
Our new Online News Editor hits the mass of water that is Rutland Water in search of teeth and takes. Read more
Always learning
Smallest of the dozen or so lakes at Decoy where I do most of my club fishing is Four Islands.... Read more
Second surprise
One of the things I like most about Decoy Lakes near Peterborough is its variety. Variety not just in the... Read more
Remembering a good man
The Terry Freeman Memorial is one of my favourite matches of the year. In memory of the man who did... Read more
Evesham beckons
Since working for David Hall Publishing I have become increasingly involved in one of the biggest weekends in angling, and... Read more
Angling Trust Masters
I look forward to the annual Angling Trust Masters almost more than any other match. For one, I love the... Read more
Back with a bang!
After several weekends with no match action for various reasons, I was looking forward to yesterday’s outing with my club... Read more
Cudmore Capers
It might have rained for most of the weekend but thankfully that didn’t seem to bother the several thousand anglers... Read more
Net Rule Nightmare
I pride myself on being fairly good when it comes to guessing the weight of fish I have caught in... Read more
Caster Capers
My fishing time has been somewhat limited recently for various reasons but I did manage a 15-peg match last week... Read more
Day Two Blues
I’ve just fished my third totalfishing-club.com two-day festival at Roy Marlow’s fantastic Glebe complex and there’s a pattern emerging that... Read more
Here kitty kitty!
Those of you who read my last blog will have been aware that I was spending a few sessions trying... Read more
Not so Supercup
The Angling Times Supercup is a great event because it gives club anglers like me the chance to fish team... Read more
Hot And Cold
I have to say that it’s been a pretty mixed week, and it all happened just as temperatures soared into... Read more
Wind And The willows!
Finally, after a pretty awful winter, the new series of Daventry AC matches got underway on Sunday at Toft Lakes,... Read more
What's The Snag?
A last-minute pass out saw me heading off to Cedar Pool at Decoy Lakes for the latest match with my... Read more
Toft Lake Open
The winter’s finally over and as the water starts to warm the fish in my local match pools are starting... Read more
Beastie beckons
Beastie Lake at Decoy in Cambridgeshire is normally reserved for open events which means I hardly ever get to fish... Read more
No-show skimmers
Last week I said I’d report backon my club JVAC’s Supercup match against Townsend Lakes at their home venue of,... Read more
Up Against It
Last week I said I’d let you know how my practise session went for the first round of the Supercup... Read more
Willows Lake
Willows lake at Decoy Fishery near Peterborough has always been one of my favourites. Read more
Success At Decoy
Decoy Lakes near Peterborough is where I do a lot of my club fishing and my latest match there was... Read more
Life Of Riley
Welcome to my first blog entry for tcfmagazine.com . My fishing buddies think I’ve got the life of Riley as... Read more
Latest Reviews from TCF
WSB Tackle High NRG 40 FS…
The reel comes with 10lb mono preloaded, so you can use it straight from the box. Read more
Stillwater Pro Pole Rolle…
Light and very stable pole roller with a built-in spirit level and stability hook for anchorage in extreme conditions. Read more
Garbolino G-Max 10ft Bomb…
Cracking, slim-blank tool for short-distance commercial feeder and bomb tactics. Read more
Gardner Standard Carryall…
Perfect for the roving angler, holding all the essentials without being too bulky. Read more
Dynamite Baits Swim Stim …
You can never accuse Dynamite Baits of resting on its laurels. One of the most forward-thinking bait companies around, Dynamite... Read more
Drennan Martin Bowler Big…
I’ve only been fishing some of the UK’s biggest rivers, the Trent, Severn and Wye for about 10 years, and... Read more
Middy Pellet Shorty Float…
Dumpy pellet wagglers with shallow, summer pellet tactics in mind. Read more
Preston Innovations Metho…
There’s space to carry every short hook-link option you will every need. Read more
Greys Prodigy Grip Rest
Flexible rubber rests with positive cradle grips that firmly clasp the butts of your rods. Read more
Korum K-Grip Swivel Leads
Gripper-style weights for all your specialist needs, whatever the conditions. Read more
Dynamite Baits Swim Stim …
These hook and feed baits are supplied in re-sealable packaging to prevent them drying out. Read more
Cotswold Bait Creations S…
Firm, pliable, soft baits that are designed to stay on the hook. Read more
Sonubaits Band’Ums Pellet…
These new commercial hook baits are perfectly shaped pellets for using with bait bands. Read more
Blacksilver Baits Black M…
A highly active feed for commercial venues that requires very little water to prepare it. Read more
CC Moore Halibut Stix Hoo…
The unique, elongated shape can create an excellent anti-ejection presentation when carefully mounted on the hair. Read more
Sonubaits F1 Dark Sweet F…
This dark version of the successful feed is ideal for clear-water venues. Read more
Cotswold Bait Creations S…
Keep these cool after opening and the particles will stay fresh for up to three weeks. Read more
Marukyu EFG 161 Explosive…
Fishmeal based, this mix has been formulated to work in all temperatures. Read more
CC Moore Magic Carpet
Spot-on for laying a tempting carpet of attraction for specimen carp, barbel and bream. Read more
Garbolino Pellet Cone/Bai…
Create cylinders of sticky pellets of any size to feed like a cone or via a pole pot. Read more
Gardner Original Weed Rak…
Just the job for the specialist for clearing out narrow channels and small patches of weed. Read more
Greys Prodigy Top & Tail …
The internal moulded knot recesses help retain the streamlined shape. Read more
Browning Keepnet Weight
Ensure your keepnet sinks, even in the strongest current, with this easy-to-fit weight. Read more
Berkley Nanofil Line
It’s neither mono nor braid but with its smooth, low-diameter profile, it’s a great spinning/feeder line. Read more
Drennan FD-4000 Float/Fee…
The extra-shallow spools make this reel ideal for low-diameter lines or braid. Read more
Korum Neoteric XS 13ft Po…
This rod is definitely one for the travelling specialist angler. Read more
Hardy Marksman XT 11ft Fe…
When Hardy launched its Marksman range back in 2007, one of the best rods of the bunch was the 11ft... Read more
Middy Shock Core Fusion X…
Many years ago I remember testing the Middy Match 009 pole, which was one of the best silver-fish poles I... Read more
WSB Tackle High NRG 40 re…
Ready loaded with line, so it can be used straight from the box. Read more
Stillwater Mirrox 12ft Ca…
This is a superb rod for commercial fisheries, capable of handling carp into double figures. Read more
Daiwa Megaforce 3500X ree…
I never fail to be impressed by the quality of reels from Daiwa and its new Megaforce range is no... Read more
Browning B22 Groundbait
Use these neat on their own, or add them to your own mix for an added boost. Read more
Nash Bait Chain Reaction …
Thread these above your hook bait for a rapid breakdown, fine attractor feed. Read more
Preston Innovations Quick…
Create a feed cone above your hook bait without breaking your rig down. Read more
CC Moore Hellraisers Mini…
Super-bright baits that allow you to scale down your end tackle and baits. Read more
Hardy Marksman 11ft Smugg…
This is the ideal all-round specialist rod for the travelling angler. Read more
Gardner Nano Bug Indicato…
One of the biggest problems that I have found with bite indicators/bobbins is they can be too heavy for the... Read more
Feeder terminal tackle
Editor Kevin Wilmot reveals the feeder terminal tackle he’s been using on commercials this winter. Read more
Preston Innovations Banjo…
The perfect alternative to the traditional Method when the water cools. Read more
PikePro Oil & Air Kit
The perfect tool for the predator angler who likes to adapt and flavour deadbaits. Read more
Drennan Oval Cage Feeders
Once in the water, these feeders really blend in with the bottom. Read more
Avanti Pellet Feeders
Try these as an alternative to a Method feeder when feeding small pellets. Read more
Dynamite Baits Marine Hal…
Specifically developed for carp, these mixes will also tempt barbel and bream. Read more
Ringers Pure-Ground Expan…
An excellent winter feed, that’s also great for binding dampened pellets. Read more
Richworth Boilie Handy Pa…
These are spot-on if you only require a small amount of baits for your session. Read more
CC Moore Hi-Viz Tigers
Tiger nuts cooked with a variety of hi-viz colour dyes and flavours. Read more
Vision Straight Arm Drop-…
Does the trick when fishing deadbaits, when drop-back bites are common. Read more
Hardy Marksman XT 11ft Fe…
The hollow carbon tips create a much smoother curve than solid versions. Read more
go-CATCH Board Game
In this day and age of computer games it was great to see a new fishing board game land on... Read more
Daiwa Whisker 16m Pole
Until recently, the only Daiwa pole I’d ever used for any length of time was the outrageously priced 710. It... Read more
Dynamite Baits Fluro Two …
Double your chances with these bright, two-flavoured, double-coloured buoyant boilies. Read more
Marukyu SFA450 Krill Extr…
A highly concentrated bait additive, which gives a krill-flavoured boost to any hook bait or feed. Read more
Härkila Mountain Hunt GTX…
Who could have forgotten the extreme cold weather we encountered last winter? I for one will remember it most for... Read more
Sonubaits Stiki Pellet
If you’re anything like me, then you’ll have a few different types of favourite pellets for both feed and hook... Read more
Frenzee FS2 pole floats
The hi-viz, hollow tip allows you to shot the float to register those fickle winter bites. Read more
Dinsmores Scoop Feeder
Large-capacity feeders with a grip base, making them ideal for fast-flowing venues. Read more
Pike Pro Winterized Oils
These oils are specially formulated to work even in the coldest conditions. Read more
Sensas 3000 groundbaits w…
The popular 3000 range of groundbaits has been given a tweak with the addition of fishmeal to the Lake, Magic... Read more
Marukyu Nori JPz pellets
Following on from the success of its 6mm red soft, jelly pellets in 2011, Marukyu has launched these new additions... Read more
Preston Innovations Quick…
Another very clever product, these punches allow anglers to use the popular cone technique without the previous hassle of baiting... Read more
Okuma Carbonite 2M reels
Superb-value reels that offer two spools and front and rear-drag options. Read more
Daiwa Megaforce X Reel
A super all-round reel with all the usual Daiwa quality, but at a low-cost. Read more
Carp Kinetics Intercom 2 …
The twin-LED night lights are automatically activated in low-light conditions. Read more
Drennan In-Line Flat Meth…
“Oh no, not another range of flatbed Method feeders and moulds!” That was my first thought when the new Drennan... Read more
Middy Carp Cage Feeders
Try the small 10g model for winter fishing when feeding very little food. Read more
Marukyu SFA440 & SFA441 A…
Add a little of this to your groundbait or paste mixes for a flavourful boost. Read more
Sonubaits Silver Crush Ma…
Smelling of biscuit and hemp, this mix is spot-on when silver fish are the target. Read more
Shimano BeastMaster Comme…
I’m a big fan of soft feeder/bomb rods when it comes to short-to-medium distances on commercials. Just as well, as... Read more
Daiwa Exceler X Reel
High-quality, reliable reel to cope with the rigours of constant casting when lure fishing. Read more
Dragon Pike Predator Rig …
Cover all your predator options with this comprehensive selection box. Read more
CC Moore Intense Cooked P…
Try this small-particle loose feed as an alternative to neat hemp. It could give you an edge on commercials! Read more
Sensas Treble Choice Bait…
Maximise your catch rate with three hook-bait options in one tub. Read more
Gardner Hardball Bait Sav…
Shrink-wrap your baits to protect them against unwanted attention from crayfish and mitten crabs. Read more
Drennan Quick Change Bead…
Change your hook link in moments with these soft-feel accessories. Read more
Match Carp Tool Kit
All the important tools you need for a stress-free commercial carp-bagging session. Read more
Gardner Accessories Pouch
A strong case for the storage/transportation of leads, small items of tackle and rig components. Read more
Greys Extenda Bait Bands
Can be fished directly on the hook, or hair-rigged, and have a ridged inner for extra grip. Read more
Drenan Olivettes
A complete range of bronze-coloured weights, which are ideal for everything from the smallest pole rig to big-river float tactics. Read more
Dynamite Robin Red Range
A full range of specimen baits loaded with one of the top carp attractors. Read more
Hybrid BF 630 Reel
The free-spool facility makes this the perfect tool when targeting river specimens. Read more
Avanti Hyperspeed 11m Pol…
A real all-rounder, this short pole is designed for all species on commercial venues. Read more
Dynamite Sardine & Anchov…
These high-aroma fish-based baits aren’t just for targeting carp. Read more
Gulp! Carp Seeds
Ready-prepared PVA-friendly seed mixes, which can be used straight from the pot. Read more
Hybrid Power Feeder Rod
Pick this one up for your commercial-carp bagging sessions when bigger fish are on the cards. Read more
Prodigy Tackle Base Rucks…
There is a huge choice of new gear and accessories in the new Greys Prodigy range, which has been well... Read more
F1 9ft Mini Carp Rod
TCF puts the Preston Innovations F1 9ft Mini Carp Rod through its paces. Read more
ITM Tabletop Ruckbag
Korum has updated part of its successful luggage range, so Steve Martin puts it under the microscope. Read more
MW Track floats
Editor Kevin Wilmot thinks he might just have found the perfect float for much of his commercial fishing. Read more
Klip-Lok Tackle Base
Deputy editor Steve Martin has been out on the bank with Greys’ new accessory tackle box. Read more
Barbel Trekker boots
Editor Kevin Wilmot’s been wearing his new Skee-Tex roving boots for three months now, and he’s impressed! Read more
Shimano Super 4000GTM-RC
Just the tool for targeting commercial carp on feeder or Method-waggler tactics. Read more
Snapper Predator Range
Deputy editor Steve Martin looks at Korum’s new off-the-shelf predator terminal tackle. Read more
PI PR400 Hooks
A complete range of quality hooks that cover all types of commercial-venue tactics. Read more
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