Thomas PetchSocial Links Navigation Grid List Latest articles by Thomas Petch Coronavirus angling update: the current fishing rules in each UK nation during lockdown By Thomas Petch last updated 3 February 21 You can still go fishing during the second Covid-19 lockdown, but you need to follow these guidelines Huge brown trout tempted on maggots By Thomas Petch last updated 3 February 21 A bunch of maggots produced this amazing 25 lb 4 oz brown trout for Robert Melville. Neville Fickling, pike star, challenges electric lure ban By Thomas Petch last updated 2 February 21 The former pike record holder challenge's the Environment Agency's eMinnow ban. British record carp dead: how it was found and tributes paid By Thomas Petch last updated 2 February 21 British record carp Parrot was found dead just two weeks after the unofficial heaviest fish, Big Rig, also died. Help save UK rivers with the Angling Trust’s new anti-pollution campaign By Thomas Petch published 12 November 20 The Angling Trust has launched a major anti-pollution campaign to protect the environment for future generations Review: Boilie fishing carp catapults By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Not yet rated Boilie fishing carp catapults get put to the test in our review. The best carp groundbaits - tested By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Not yet rated We look at the best carp groundbaits available to anglers today. Buyer's guide: supermarket sweetcorn By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Sweetcorn makes a fantastic bait, but not all brands are equal. Find out which is the best with our buyer's guide Could this be the UK's biggest gudgeon? By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 A tiny river flowing through one of the most urban areas in Britain is predicted to produce a record gudgeon. Brilliant fishing venues that welcome dogs By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Not all venues allow dogs which is a shame for dog owners. We found some of the best waters from around the country that do let your pooches fish with you. How to catch more carp this spring By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Our expert reveals the surefire ways to catch more carp Huge silver fish misses rudd record by one ounce By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Mystery surrounds a specimen that came within an ounce of the UK rudd record of 4 lb 10 oz. Monster catch 1 oz off the UK crucian carp record! By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Steve Scoltock came within 1 oz of the crucian carp record with this 4 lb 9 oz whopper. Walthamstow Reservoir hit by sleepy koi disease By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 The cause of the major fish kill at London’s renowned complex has been revealed as Carp Edema Virus. Mighty brace of minnows includes 12.8 gr catch By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Mark Lindsay finished his river season with some mighty mini species with monster gudgeon and some huge minnows. Meet the world record carp lake’s other monster fish! By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 The mega prolific Euro-Aqua has also proven it's a mecca for specimens of other fish species. Isle of Man opens its first coarse fishing venue By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Isle of Man could become a new fishing destination after its first ever coarse fishery opened up. David Seaman nets two river personal bests By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Former Arsenal and England football legend David Seaman landed a 1 lb 1 oz dace and 2 lb 1 oz roach. New 60-pound carp is a stunning county record By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Les Marsh believes the county record carp could become the No.1 UK carp water in a few years time. Carp society in chaos after complaint to Serious Fraud Office By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 The Carp Society is split over one of the biggest debacles ever to hit angling in the UK. Heaviest UK carp, Big Rig, found dead By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 The UK’s largest and most controversial carp, has been found dead at the Shropshire lake where it shot to fame. Burghfield’s giant common is Britain’s favourite carp By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Burghfield’s immaculate common has been voted the No.1 most desirable carp in the UK. Tenchfishers hope to rescue Skywell Reservoir By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Tenchfishers raise funds for the famous tenchvenue. Gerry’s of Wimbledon to close for last time By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 One of London’s oldest and most famous tackle shops will soon be closing its doors to anglers for good. Britain's biggest common carp could smash official records By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 This 64 lb common carp is predicted to break the official British carp record. 12 Advnture Newsletter All the latest inspiration, tips and guides to help you plan your next Advnture! Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Advnture. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1Saucony Xodus Ultra 2 trail running shoes review: a treat for your feet over long distances2Andy Berry is new king of 24-hour Lake District peak challenge3Day hiking: a complete guide4'He's going right at him' – Yellowstone tourist ignores signs of enraged bison5What is a backyard ultra? A quick guide to the quirky sport
Coronavirus angling update: the current fishing rules in each UK nation during lockdown By Thomas Petch last updated 3 February 21 You can still go fishing during the second Covid-19 lockdown, but you need to follow these guidelines
Huge brown trout tempted on maggots By Thomas Petch last updated 3 February 21 A bunch of maggots produced this amazing 25 lb 4 oz brown trout for Robert Melville.
Neville Fickling, pike star, challenges electric lure ban By Thomas Petch last updated 2 February 21 The former pike record holder challenge's the Environment Agency's eMinnow ban.
British record carp dead: how it was found and tributes paid By Thomas Petch last updated 2 February 21 British record carp Parrot was found dead just two weeks after the unofficial heaviest fish, Big Rig, also died.
Help save UK rivers with the Angling Trust’s new anti-pollution campaign By Thomas Petch published 12 November 20 The Angling Trust has launched a major anti-pollution campaign to protect the environment for future generations
Review: Boilie fishing carp catapults By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Not yet rated Boilie fishing carp catapults get put to the test in our review.
The best carp groundbaits - tested By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Not yet rated We look at the best carp groundbaits available to anglers today.
Buyer's guide: supermarket sweetcorn By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Sweetcorn makes a fantastic bait, but not all brands are equal. Find out which is the best with our buyer's guide
Could this be the UK's biggest gudgeon? By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 A tiny river flowing through one of the most urban areas in Britain is predicted to produce a record gudgeon.
Brilliant fishing venues that welcome dogs By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Not all venues allow dogs which is a shame for dog owners. We found some of the best waters from around the country that do let your pooches fish with you.
How to catch more carp this spring By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Our expert reveals the surefire ways to catch more carp
Huge silver fish misses rudd record by one ounce By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Mystery surrounds a specimen that came within an ounce of the UK rudd record of 4 lb 10 oz.
Monster catch 1 oz off the UK crucian carp record! By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Steve Scoltock came within 1 oz of the crucian carp record with this 4 lb 9 oz whopper.
Walthamstow Reservoir hit by sleepy koi disease By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 The cause of the major fish kill at London’s renowned complex has been revealed as Carp Edema Virus.
Mighty brace of minnows includes 12.8 gr catch By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Mark Lindsay finished his river season with some mighty mini species with monster gudgeon and some huge minnows.
Meet the world record carp lake’s other monster fish! By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 The mega prolific Euro-Aqua has also proven it's a mecca for specimens of other fish species.
Isle of Man opens its first coarse fishing venue By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Isle of Man could become a new fishing destination after its first ever coarse fishery opened up.
David Seaman nets two river personal bests By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Former Arsenal and England football legend David Seaman landed a 1 lb 1 oz dace and 2 lb 1 oz roach.
New 60-pound carp is a stunning county record By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Les Marsh believes the county record carp could become the No.1 UK carp water in a few years time.
Carp society in chaos after complaint to Serious Fraud Office By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 The Carp Society is split over one of the biggest debacles ever to hit angling in the UK.
Heaviest UK carp, Big Rig, found dead By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 The UK’s largest and most controversial carp, has been found dead at the Shropshire lake where it shot to fame.
Burghfield’s giant common is Britain’s favourite carp By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Burghfield’s immaculate common has been voted the No.1 most desirable carp in the UK.
Tenchfishers hope to rescue Skywell Reservoir By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 Tenchfishers raise funds for the famous tenchvenue.
Gerry’s of Wimbledon to close for last time By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 One of London’s oldest and most famous tackle shops will soon be closing its doors to anglers for good.
Britain's biggest common carp could smash official records By Thomas Petch last updated 9 August 20 This 64 lb common carp is predicted to break the official British carp record.
