Jonathan Longden AT

26/10/2025

The clocks have gone back and there’s a proper chill in the air. Wind turbines turning as the sun breaks over the road - one of those quiet drives that reminds you why you love match days

01/10/2025

Would you wear a watch to help your fishing?
I’ve been testing the COROS UK Nomad and it’s a lot more useful than I expected. From fish counters, voice notes and GPS locations to environmental data, stop watch and a companion app, it’s earned its place in my kit.
Full Angling Times review 👉

Is the Coros Nomad the perfect fishing watch for anglers? Log GPS location of swims, weather and voice notes and health data, an all-in-one watch

18/09/2025

Autumn is upon us, here are six of my top tips to keep fish coming as the conditions start to change.

Discover 6 autumn match fishing tips to keep bites coming. Learn how to feed smarter, go lighter, target silvers and adapt your bait for cooler conditions.

10/09/2025

Hit Holmedale @ Sherwood Forest Fishery for the open on Sunday. Peg 14 was my home for the day. Turned out to be a funny old day, plenty of fish around but couldn’t get them to settle. Just gradually picked the odd fish off long on the deck and shallow. Managed to snare a few down the edge late on to win the section with 66lb.

07/09/2025

Chasing the sunrise to today’s match 🎣
Could draw a flyer, more likely a stinker!
Only one way to find out. Either way, rods are ready and I can’t wait to get stuck in.

Who else is out on the bank this morning?

02/09/2025

Bargain hunters, this one’s for you… 👀🎣

I’ve picked out the best fishing tackle deals going right now! From rods and reels to those little bits you didn’t know you needed until you see the price.

👉 Dive in here: https://www.anglingtimes.co.uk/tackle-reviews/accessories/the-best-fishing-tackle-deals-right-now/

Tag that mate who can’t resist a “cheeky bargain” and let me know in the comments what you’d grab first. Let’s see who’s got the best eye for a deal.

Looking for discounted fishing gear? Bargain Bagger rounds up the best tackle deals, with savings upto 75% on rods, reels, luggage, and more.

17/08/2025

Feeder fishing’s all about confidence. Get the right tools on your side and everything feels easier – presentation, timing, even landing those bonus fish when it matters most.

I’ve whittled it down to 5 bits of tackle I simply wouldn’t go feeder fishing without. Leave one at home and you’ll soon notice the difference.

Read the article here 👉🏻 https://www.anglingtimes.co.uk/advice/tips/5-things-i-couldnt-go-feeder-fishing-without/

Have a read and tell me… what’s the one item you couldn’t go feeder fishing without?

I have rounded up some of my most important items of tackle I couldn't feeder fish without! These will improve everything about your fishing too!

13/08/2025

Five bits of kit I never leave at home when pole fishing

There’s a lot of tackle that looks good on the shelf but never really earns its keep on the bank. These five aren’t like that.

They’re the bits that make my life easier, help me put more fish in the net, and give me confidence from the first put-in to the last lift-out.

I’ve been guilty of overpacking, but if I turned up with nothing but my pole, some bait, and these five items, I’d still fancy my chances.

Have a read and see if any of them match what you rely on – or if I’ve missed something you wouldn’t fish without.

👉 Read it here: https://www.anglingtimes.co.uk/advice/tips/5-items-i-couldnt-go-pole-fishing-without/

💬 What’s the one bit of kit you couldn’t go pole fishing without? Drop it in the comments – you might just give someone else their next match-winning edge

After years on the bank, I’ve learned there are certain pole fishing accessories I would never leave home without. From rollers to pole pots.

09/08/2025

If you love Jaws and live for fishing, this mug’s made for you.
A surface-feeding carp, a single floater… and a nod to one of the most iconic movie posters ever made.
Perfect for your brew before the all-in or a coffee on a lazy Sunday morning.

🎣 Grab yours here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/136159925375

08/08/2025

There’s loads of gear I could leave behind. But not these five.

I’ve been fishing for thirty years, and while plenty of tackle has come and gone, a handful of items have stood the test of time. They’re not the fanciest bits, and they’re definitely not the most expensive—but they’ve earned their permanent place in my armoury.

If you’ve ever wondered what tackle actually matters after decades on the bank, this one’s for you.

Read it here 👉

After 30 years on the bank, these are the five bits of tackle I still rely on. and quite honestly, I couldn't go fishing without...

31/07/2025

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I visited Esthwaite Water for some deep water bream fishing. Feeding plenty of bait to start. Using a Bait Up window feeder as my feeder on a helicopter rig....

27/07/2025

Steady fishing at Esthwaite, 35 ish Bream @ 34m. Nice stamp to catch average around 4lb some bigger, some smaller. Mostly caught on corn or worm on a hair. Esthwaite Water