The Freshwater Informer

25/09/2026

🎣 THE NEW 68-PAGE BUMPER ISSUE HAS ARRIVED! 🎣

The new 68-page bumper issue of The Freshwater Informer has arrived, and copies will be out at some of our stockists tomorrow, with the remaining magazines being couriered out from Monday to all our other stockists.

I really hope you enjoy this very special issue. It has taken a huge amount of work to put together, but reaching our 30th Anniversary and 350th issue makes it all worthwhile.

I’m also really pleased that I’ve managed to include the front page from the very first edition, published back in October 1996, on the back pages of this anniversary issue.

The rest of those early editions will be taken to a professional scanning company, where they can be properly digitised and preserved so they can hopefully be viewed and enjoyed for many years to come.

Thank you to everyone who has supported The Freshwater Informer over the last 30 years — our writers, advertisers, stockists, fisheries, tackle shops and, most importantly, all the anglers who continue to send in their stories, photographs and catches.

30 years… 350 issues… and still going strong! 🎣

20/09/2026

We're giving away a Parker Baits Freshwater OG Fish Bait Bucket, packed with Jim's favourite baits that have helped him catch fish at venues right across the South East.
🎁 Parker Baits Bundle Includes:
✅ 1kg OG Fish 15mm Boilies
✅ 1kg OG Fish Pellets
✅ Monster Crab Flat Spot
✅ OG Fish Match the Hatch Wafters
✅ And of course... a Parker Baits Bucket! 🪣 (Can't forget the bucket!)
A massive thank you to Ben & Tom at Parker Baits for making this giveaway possible. They have been fantastic supporters of The Freshwater Informer, and we're proud to have supported them ever since we first met around four years ago at one of the fishing shows.
🌐 Check them out: www.parkerbaits.co.uk
📖 Don't forget to download every edition of The Freshwater Informer here:
www.freshwaterinformer.com

20/09/2026

Going Live in 5 Minutes for the Parker Baits Give Away!!

19/09/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉

As I put the finishing touches to the 30th Anniversary Edition of the Magazine which has been a tough ask this moth currently sitting at 68 pages!

We're giving away a Parker Baits Freshwater OG Fish Bait Bucket, packed with Jim's favourite baits that have helped him catch fish at venues right across the South East.

🎁 Parker Baits Bundle Includes:
✅ 1kg OG Fish 15mm Boilies
✅ 1kg OG Fish Pellets
✅ Monster Crab Flat Spot
✅ OG Fish Match the Hatch Wafters
✅ And of course... a Parker Baits Bucket! 🪣 (Can't forget the bucket!)

A massive thank you to Ben & Tom at Parker Baits for making this giveaway possible. They have been fantastic supporters of The Freshwater Informer, and we're proud to have supported them ever since we first met around four years ago at one of the fishing shows.

🌐 Check them out: www.parkerbaits.co.uk

📖 Don't forget to download every edition of The Freshwater Informer here:

www.freshwaterinformer.com

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📅 Entries close: 5:00pm, Sunday 20th Septembert 2026

🏆 The winner will be announced after I spin the wheel once all the entries are in!

Keep your eyes peeled—there are plenty more giveaways and prizes coming over the next few weeks, both here on Facebook and in the magazine.

Good luck everyone! 🎣🍀

18/09/2026

Been a busy day today spent the afternoon with Kevin Peet at the The Tackle Box going through his vast photo albums and very impressive they are to could spend alot of time there and the stories each photos tells is as inspiring as the photos are to look at. Then on the way back home I popped into Pitlands Fishery to catch up with Dean (Local Legend) and had a fish and chip tea and a pint of Thatcher's (only £9.95 on a Friday)

05/09/2026

🎣 Let’s Hear Your Wylands Stories! 🎣

I remember when a trip to the Angling Centre at Wylands Farm was such a big thing. It was a real destination for anglers, and the match scene there was obviously much bigger than it is today.

You’d see all types of anglers enjoying their day, whether they were there for a match, a bit of pleasure fishing, or simply to soak up the atmosphere. There was always something going on and plenty of familiar faces around the place.

I’m sure many of you have some great memories of Wylands over the years — big matches, memorable catches, characters you remember, or just those days spent fishing with mates.

So, let’s hear your Wylands stories! 🎣

Share your memories, photos and tales from Wylands Farm in the comments or send them into The Freshwater Informer. Let’s take a look back at some of the history and memories that made Wylands such a special place for so many anglers.

📸 Old photos especially welcome!

🎣 30 Years of Fishing – We Want to Hear From You! 🎣

A lot can change in 30 years, and the world of angling is certainly no exception!
To celebrate 30 years of The Freshwater Informer magazine, they’re taking a look back at how fishing has changed over the past three decades and we’d love our Wylands Farm fishing community to get involved.

Whether you’ve been fishing for a few months or you’ve spent decades on the bank, we want to hear your thoughts! 👇
🎣 How do you think angling has changed over the past 30 years?
👍 What have been the good, the bad and the ugly?
🐟 What are your favourite fishing memories, achievements or moments on the bank?
🔮 What do you think the future holds for the sport?

Maybe you remember your first ever catch, finally landing that PB, fishing at Wylands years ago or simply have a story from the bank that has always stuck with you.

Share your thoughts and memories in the comments below! 👇

We’ll be gathering your responses to help Freshwater Informer celebrate this fantastic milestone.

03/09/2026

🎣 Harry Williams Receives His Prize! 🎣

Harry Williams has received his prize from MFC Outdoor Stores following his recent capture, which he kindly sent in to The Freshwater Informer

Well done, Harry, and keep those catches coming! 👏🎣 We look forward to seeing what you catch next.

📸 Got a catch to share?

www.freshwaterinformer.com

Please send your catch reports using the Catch Report button on our website. It makes life a lot easier for me when downloading the reports, adding them to the magazine and, importantly, keeping track of all the fantastic catches you send in.

Keep them coming – we love seeing them! 🎣🐟

The Freshwater Informer

31/08/2026

28/08/2026

🎣 THE NEW FRESHWATER INFORMER IS HERE! 🎣

I’ve taken delivery of the new edition of The Freshwater Informer and they’re all ready to hit the road! 📖

I’ll be out delivering copies tomorrow, with the remainder being shipped out across the region over the coming days. Keep an eye out for your local copy! 👀🎣

🔥 FEATURED THIS MONTH – SMITH CUSTOMS 🔥

You’ll find Smith Customs featured on the back pages of this month’s magazine.

If you’re looking for a new set of custom bobbins or perhaps a unique fishing-related present for a loved one, be sure to check them out. 🎣🎁

👉 Check out Smith Customs on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063057911325

Another edition packed with fishing, fisheries, captures, features and plenty more from across our angling community.

Keep supporting your local fisheries, tackle shops and The Freshwater Informer! ❤️🎣

23/08/2026

🎣 Si Fishes at Elphick’s Fishery – West End Lake 🎣

While we were fishing at Elphick’s Fishery, West End Lake, Si Fishes was busy filming and has now put together a great video from the session.

If you enjoy your carp fishing, take a look at the video, give it a like 👍, and make sure you follow/subscribe to Si Fishes.

Si is one of those genuinely good guys in the mad world of angling, with a real and relatable passion for his fishing. There’s no pretending, just a bloke enjoying his time on the bank, learning, catching and sharing the journey with everyone.

It was a great few days with a good bunch of lads, and it’s brilliant to see Si’s video capturing some of what went on.

🎥 Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/SpLwK500zbU?si=AYoVMmAqHgPVorEy

Elusive Lumps at Elphicks – Si Fishes on YouTube

Go and give him some support — Like 👍 Subscribe 🔔 and follow his journey.

HYPE!We had a cracking time fishing the tricky Westend lake at El...