Dave’s diaries

A complete lack of mackerel scuppers a tope and bream trip aboard ‘Lucky G’ for Jim and his boat partner Ross

Tap, tap, tap. Tap, tap. “Oh, there it goes – that wee one’s for the pot.” The mussel in my hand slowly and silently hinges shut, like a lid on a fancy electronic bin. “If it closes completely that’s

It’s not only salmon making their move, writes Giles Catchpole

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

COUNTRY LIFE’s fishing correspondent takes a closer look at the sturgeon, which has been highly prized by gastronomes since Roman times

Treat yourself to a few late-summer sessions targeting the margins before the weather begins to turn – it’s later than you think...