Coach Brian beats one of his youth club members by a single centimetre in one of his own competitions and reveals details of a new programme to get newcomers into the sport

The coast team looks forward to some of the best events around our shores in 2026

2025 has been yet another sensational year for fishing. Not only have special catches been made, but anglers have taken a stand against the issues that matter, and come out largely victorious.

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Although many will remember the Royal Western Yacht Club-hosted Final Fling event from the 1980s and ’90s, its rejuvenation with title sponsor Allspars eight years ago has seen this two-day event go f