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Urban fishing - the new trend?

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As people look for healthy ways to de-stress after a busy day at work, we’re seeing a huge rise in questions about canal fishing in towns and cities. How easy is it? What do people need? Here are our tips for you budding urban anglers.
Kayak fishing

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Our canals and rivers are popular with anglers and canoeists alike. Some people choose to combine their hobbies and indulge in a spot of fishing from their kayak.
Ivan Marks: all round star quality

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Next up in Jim Baxter's series on the top 12 waggler heroes is the incomparable Ivan Marks.
Canal and river fishing FAQs

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New to fishing or want to know more about fishing on our canals and rivers? Here are some of the questions we often get asked, and the answers you need.
Shropshire Union Canal

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The Shropshire Union Canal is a charmingly rural and isolated waterway for much of its length. With stretches where there are no towns for miles, it is a great place to take time out.
Get fishing in six easy steps

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Fishing on our canals and rivers is a great way to unwind and spend time in the fresh air. Our fisheries and angling team have all the information you need to get started in six easy steps.
Five New Year resolutions not to make

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How many of us are guilty of making the same resolutions each year and then not keeping them? To help get 2021 started in the best possible way, we've listed some of the most commonly broken resolutions along with some more realistic alternatives.
Canals over time map

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Working with the Inland Waterways Association and volunteers we've created a map showing how the waterway network grew, then shrank over time and how today many groups are working to restore some of our waterways.
Sam Hardman's freshwater fishing year

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John Ellis met Sam Hardman at the Perdiswell IWA national rally, and somehow sensed he had not seen the last of the young fellow. This is Sam’s fishing story courtesy of his Dad, and now fishing chauffeur.
Hugo Hall's first fishing year

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This article is brought to us by a very proud Mum, Becky.

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