Fancy a crack at a “slam” of freshwater predators on the fly? That was exactly the challenge for Ulvis Strokss, who brings us this entertaining report from the recent multi species competition at this most legendary of Somerset pike fishing venues! It’s not just rainbow trout that get the attention of visiting anglers at Chew[…]
“So much more than just catching fish!” – How angling can boost its bigger picture credentials! Ask a dictionary, or even AI, to define angling and we get simplistic answers revolving around hooks, lines and fish. But what angling means to us personally and collectively is far harder to define. The thrill of catching fish[…]
With huge wellbeing benefits and around 3 million UK participants, does fishing get the support it is due? While the reality is complex, one thing stands out a mile: there are so many ways angling could and should get a bigger piece of the pie. So where do we start? Financial times aren’t easy for[…]
The evolving role of digital technology in modern fishery management
News, Resources, Uncategorised Oct 28, 2025
What is fishery management? As relating to UK angling clubs and fisheries The term ‘fishery management’ is incredibly broad and, as a result, can be both inclusive and exclusive, with many stakeholders feeling unqualified, many not realising that, by power of action, they already are fishery managers. This includes, and isn’t limited to, fishery owners,[…]
The 2025 Clubmate Junior Angling Participation Survey: Key findings and headline stats
News Sep 26, 2025
After another successful survey to pick the brains of clubs, coaches and all involved in junior angling, we received another brilliant, eye-opening set of results. So what really stood out in 2025? After a bulging virtual mail sack of replies to our recent junior angling survey, it’s time to say thanks to all respondents and[…]
Clubmate backed 2025 Canal and River Trust Celebration is the biggest youth angling event in 30 years!
News, Partners Sep 26, 2025
What has over 500 participants, a stack of brilliant prizes and enough gudgeon to fill a wheelie bin? It’s got to be the phenomenal Canal and River Trust Celebration of Young People and Fishing! In an era when some say fishing is hard to sell to kids and families, what an amazing, uplifting phenomenon the[…]
We’re excited to announce an exclusive opportunity for Clubmate clients! The Angling Times is looking to showcase some of the UK’s most inspiring angling clubs and fisheries and yours could be next. A journalist will visit your venue, write a dedicated feature about your club or fishery, and share your story with thousands of passionate[…]
We’re excited to announce our newest partnership with the Institute of Fisheries Management (IFM) a leading organisation dedicated to the sustainable management and conservation of inland waters and fisheries. A shared vision for better support and accessibility At Clubmate, we’re passionate about making life easier for fisheries and angling clubs, helping them save time on[…]
In today’s online world, finding and engaging with anglers has never been more important. Clubmate makes it easy to share news, emails and updates with your members. In this post, we show you some key features along with angler engagement tips. The way clubs and fisheries interact with anglers has changed immensely in recent years.[…]
With the holidays approaching, clubs and fisheries will be playing their part in fishing’s most vital goal: the recruitment of new anglers. Following our recent live webinar on the topic, we have stacks of useful ideas and advice for inspiring the next generation! It’s critical and yet easily forgotten just how crucial young people[…]