Fishing

WATCH: Bald Eagle Steals A Fish From Fisherman's Line

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 14.05.2013 | UK Comedy

"This eagle stole a beautiful Dolly Varden Char right off of my hook, then took all my backing and stole my fly too!" writes Norman Dreger. And fo...

A Girlfriend's Guide to Fishing

Sonia Waszkowiak | Posted 01.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Sonia Waszkowiak

"Hey honey," I said, hands on my hips and a look of incredulity plastered across my face. "Do you know what I've always dreamed of? Putting these hands in a bucket full of maggots, staring into the water for 10 hours straight and a flapping fish slapping my face! I mean, do you know what a manicure costs these days?"

Copenhagen Flexes its Mussels

David J Constable | Posted 12.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
David J Constable

Among the fisherman's nets with the cod and herring and jagged barnacles - and if BBC4 crime dramas are to be believed, then a severed head too - are ...

'Bizarre, Backward And Racist'

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 10.04.2013 | UK

Police have launched a criminal inquiry into a sign "banning" Eastern Europeans near a rural fishing lake. Warwickshire Police said its officers ha...

Living the Slow Life in 2013

Jon Wilks | Posted 15.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Jon Wilks

Time is not a disposable commodity at all - the more of it the better. In my quest to save a bob or two and make the moment last, I've turned to those in the know. I've turned to the slow lifers.

Reform of EU Fisheries Policy Is Vital to Restore Europe's Fish Stocks

Chris Davies MEP | Posted 08.04.2013 | UK Politics
Chris Davies MEP

Today marks a historic step in the fight for a more rational approach to Europe's Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The European Parliament has voted on a major reform of the CFP, making full use of its new powers as co-legislator in this area. These reforms should ensure that Europe's fish stocks are preserved for future generations and that the long-term viability of the fishing industry is prioritised over short-term profits.

Body Found In Search For Missing Boat Off Devon

PA | Posted 29.01.2013 | UK

Rescuers searching for a missing fishing boat in gale-force conditions have found a body. The hunt for the 19ft fishing boat JCK, missing off the D...

Somali Piracy - Misguided Complacency By the International Community?

Thomas Hauschildt | Posted 26.03.2013 | UK Politics
Thomas Hauschildt

The presence of EU, NATO and other naval forces did not completely solve the problem of piracy, but reduced the risk for ships significantly. As of now four ships and 108 hostages are still under the control of the pirates.

Go on, Do Something Stupid - But Only if It's Included in the Price

Martin Dorey | Posted 15.01.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Martin Dorey

So go on, do something stupid. Take a chance on that tandem skydive, google that slack lining school, splash out on that ice holing holiday and book in that bobsleigh break. It's all covered, although, interestingly, I couldn't find skinny dipping anywhere. Oh well.

Don't Try This At Home

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 11.01.2013 | UK

We'll resist trotting out the old "bitten off more than he could chew" jokes, but check out this car crash. Just in case you weren't sure, it's a ...

Cod, Canada and a Goodbye to Football Stickers - How I Learnt to Love Fishing

Ben Whitmarsh | Posted 21.01.2013 | UK Sport
Ben Whitmarsh

Dreamily I cast my line and simultaneously cast my mind back to my original angling experience. It prompted harsh thoughts. I had been a quitter. I walked away too easily. I HAD WASTED MY LIFE.

Leaving London For a New Way Of Life in Goa

Sandy Dhaliwal | Posted 30.12.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Sandy Dhaliwal

This month I'm planning bus trips to a spice plantation, three historical Hindu temples, a famous waterfall called Dudhsagar Falls and the town of Old Goa; where I'm told I can join an excursion to see crocodiles.

Fisherman Finds 98-Year-Old Message In A Bottle

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 30.08.2012 | UK

A 98-year-old message in a bottle has been discovered off the coast of Shetland, with a note offering a reward of six pence to its finder. Scottish...

Five-Year-Old And Grandfather Drowned On Portugal Beach Named

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 22.08.2012 | UK

A five-year-old British girl and her 66-year-old grandfather, who drowned off a Portuguese beach after being dragged into the sea by waves, were named...

UK Fish Stocks Take A Battering

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 21.08.2012 | UK

UK fish stocks have taken a battering, leaving Brits reliant on foreign cod and haddock for fish and chips, campaigners have warned. Annual fish su...

WATCH: The Best Dolphin Video Ever?

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 16.08.2012 | UK Comedy

Now, we know you're all very busy people and probably don't have time to watch footage of a group of blokes doing a spot of deep-sea fishing off the c...

Fisherman Dies After Being Washed Out To Sea

PA | Posted 14.08.2012 | UK

A man has died after being washed into the sea while fishing. He was fishing with a friend at Penhallic Point, between Tintagel and Trebarwith Stra...

I'm Bad at Losing, and Other Revelations

Lucy Karsten | Posted 12.10.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Lucy Karsten

I have recently learnt two things about myself. The first is that I really, really like to participate in activities that I'm good at. The second is that I'm an oddly bad loser.

Daniel Kihuga and the Mountain Fish

Dan Griffin | Posted 07.10.2012 | UK
Dan Griffin

At 72 years old, Daniel Kihuga's dreams about fish are finally coming true.

Fin-tastic! Trout Have 'Magnetic Noses' To Help Them Navigate, Say Researchers

PA | Posted 10.07.2012 | UK Tech

Trout have cells in their noses that act like tiny compasses to help them navigate, a study has shown. Scientists used a new method to identify the...

WATCH: Tiger Sharks Devour 300kg Marlin Leaving Fishermen With Just A Head

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 24.05.2012 | UK

This group of fishermen looked set to land the prize of their lives as they prepared to haul in a giant marlin. But they were forced to return fro...

Catching a Salmon is Easier Than Finding a Date in Reykjavik.

Heimir Jónasson | Posted 17.05.2012 | UK
Heimir Jónasson

"There is more salmon in this river, then the whole population of Iceland". Johannes who is our surprise guest and a professional in the art of catching salmon is tells us. He tells us many stories about catching a salmon and from what he says it seems to me that it is much easier to catch a salmon in Ranga river then it is for a local to find a date in a bar in Reykjavik.

We Need A Sea-Change Over Fishing, Say MPs

The Huffington Post UK | Asa Bennett | Posted 24.02.2012 | UK Politics

MPs have attacked the EU's Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), amid accusations that it's damaging both the British fishing industry and the stocks of fish...

Inspired by Iceland

Rupert Murray | Posted 23.04.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Rupert Murray

I've arrived here in Iceland with what I consider a momentous task, to capture the spirit of a nation. This may not be exactly what I've been asked to do but this is my own personal brief. And I think personal motivations make for the best films.

Hopes Fade For Five Missing Trawlermen

Posted 15.01.2012 | UK

Hopes are fading for the safe return of five men missing after a trawler sank off the west Irish coast. It is believed the Irish-registered vessel,...