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Leeds & Liverpool National - 1982 Division Four
John Essex takes us through the Leeds & Liverpool 1982 Division Four National.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Ammar's fishing adventure
My name is Ammar and I’m 13 years old. This is the story of my first two years of active involvement in fishing, and I can’t wait for the next two years to come around either.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Leeds & Liverpool Nationals - 1981 Division Two
In the historic 1981 Division Two National Championship, held on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, National Federation of Anglers President Joe Betteridge welcomed anglers to what was a momentous occasion.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Young angling stars to watch out for in 2024
I've had the chance to watch over 300 young anglers in action over the past year, and here are the 24 angling stars I think we need to watch out for in 2024.
Tue Jan 02 2024
Olivia Seymour: a developing prospect
More than 50 girls took part in the 2023 national celebration, breaking the record from the previous year. This is the story of one of them, 12-year-old Olivia Seymour brought to you in her own words.
Wed Nov 08 2023
St Peters School: Beginners to champions
Blog: St Peters School teamed up with their local Let's Fish! club to help deliver coaching.
Wed Nov 08 2023
The Ladies National Championships: the early years
Amongst the Victorian aristocracy, fly fishing was a perfectly normal activity for the well-to-do ladies of that generation.
Mon Jul 03 2023
Let’s Fish! Julia’s Fishing Journey
I tried fishing for the first time in 2020 with a friend and loved fishing in nature. The river, the trees and birds, the tranquillity coupled with the excitement of a disappearing float signalling a bite. I was so eager to learn more about the sport! This is how my Let's Fish! story went down.
Mon Jun 19 2023
Brandon Sumner: My love for fishing
Back in 2018, the junior section of the Stoke-on-Trent Angling Society (SOTAS) was at a low ebb. There were just seven juniors left in membership and precious little hope of being able to do anything about the dramatic decline from former glories. Back then, young Brandon Sumner dreamed of going fishing but had never had the chance to go. He wouldn’t know it, but his fishing ambitions were to be very much linked to the decision by SOTAS to get involved with the Let’s Fish! programme.
Mon May 22 2023
Let’s Fish! Davey Jones Fishing Un-locker
Like so many of my generation, I started fishing as a lad aged 11 in 1970 and carried on enthusiastically until 1979. Fortunately, my uncle Lenny Bolton took the time to get me started and immerse me into the sport. This is my story, brought to you by Davey Jones.
Wed May 17 2023

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