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A day match fishing with Godders Piscatorial - video and book review (End Peg by Peter May)

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A day match fishing with Godders Piscatorial - video and book review (End Peg by Peter May)

If you enjoy Match Fishing, or the share experiences of fishing in lakes, rivers and canals across the UK, then  Godders Piscatorials YouTube channel could be for you...

This week John is discussing match fishing recorded live from the riverbank. It gives a real insight into the sport.

Peter May is the author of a book about Match Fishing, End Peg, he believes 'match anglers are misunderstood people' explaining how friendly the match fishing community is, often sociable and close knit. There are also tactics, skill and thrills with every catch as well as tranquility and the occasional off-day fishing when luck seems to vanish. 

Skip to 14:20 to hear Peter May's book, End Peg reviewed, or enjoy 15 minutes of life by the riverback as John enjoys the end peg. 

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Alex Schwab's new book 𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘯 out NOW!

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Alex Schwab's new book 𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘯 out NOW!
Alex Schwab's new book 𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘯 is published today and available to buy. In it he evaluates an important question - do fish feel pain? 
His book scrutinizes previous scientific research that has swayed public opinion that fish can feel pain. Alex draws on new research, philosophy and ethics to make a strong counter argument.

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OUT TODAY! The Secret Carp - now as an audiobook read by Chris Yates

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OUT TODAY! The Secret Carp - now as an audiobook read by Chris Yates
The Secret Carp read by Chris Yates available today on the Merlin Unwin Books website (£14.99) and online. 
A fishing classic read by the author, former British carp record holder, with a 51.5lb specimen captured in Redmire pool. This audiobook release marks 30 years since Yates masterful angling chronicle was published.
Enjoy this audiobook recorded on the riverbank, whilst driving, or dreaming of a silent carp pool...

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Author Dominic Garnett hosted an Orvis Live: on Flyfishing for Coarse Fish

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Author Dominic Garnett hosted an Orvis Live: on Flyfishing for Coarse Fish
Author Dominic Garnett was on Orvis UK's Facebook Live today to discuss Flyfishing for Coarse Fish. This is timely as today is the start of the Coarse Fishing season.

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It's never too early to start learning about fishing

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It's never too early to start learning about fishing

Inspire a lifelong passion for fishing.

Gain a thorough understanding of the sport by reading this comprehensive and clear guide: Get Fishing, by Allan Sefton

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