News Stories

• 25 Aug '10

  David Bird, past President of the NFA, dies

  
  David Bird, one time president of the National Federation of Anglers, died on Wednesday the 18th August. 
  
  From Mike Heylin, Chairman of the Angling Trust -
• 9 Aug '10

  US To Start Charging For Entry Into America

  
  A decision by the US to start charging travellers $14 (£9) for an electronic visa to visit the country has been criticised by the European Union.
• 15 Apr '10

  Volcanic eruption in Iceland: Disruption to flights 15 April 2010

  
  Plumes of volcanic ash heading towards the UK following an eruption in Iceland yesterday are causing severe disruption to flights in and out of the country.
• 12 Apr '10

  New Show at Scottish Game Fair

  
  We are both pleased and excited that Angling Direct Holidays has been accepted to attend this years Scottish Game fair at Scone Place, Perth on the 2nd to 4th July. This is going to be a great event, one we are really looking forward in meeting both our new and existing Scottish clients.
• 12 Apr '10

  CLA Game Fair July 2010

  
  Angling Direct Holidays are pleased to announce it will be as usual attending the CLA game fair at Ragley Hall on Friday 23 - Sunday 25 July. We would like to welcome all existing customers in joining us for welcome drinks and all new customers who have any questions and enquiries relating to any fishing holiday travel.
• 31 Mar '10

  Christmas Island flights have been restored

  
  At long last it looks we have the return of the main flights with Air Pacific from Honolulu to Christmas Island. This will save 2.5 hours flying time and more importantly release the issue of luggage as we can have the same luggage as an international flight.
• 17 Feb '10

  John Aplins account of India

  
  I have just returned from India having fished with Dave Plumber with three of my good friends, can you firstly pass on our thanks, what a trip, it ticked all the boxes and a lot more!
• 12 Feb '10

  New Cuba Fly Fishing

  
  With our Cuba partners Avalon Fishing Centres we are opening up a new, exciting destination at South Ana Maria on the live board Yacht the Cabaolles. Be among the first to fish and explore the easterly 30 percent of the Jardines archipelago vast virginal area that covers hundreds of keys channels and flats right to the mangrove shoreline of mainland Cuba.
• 28 Jan '10

  This is a "got to do before you die holiday

  
  Read John and Lesley’s account of their Christmas break in Panama. After all the security deliemars and even though they arrived a day late we managed to make sure they arrived safe and sound and did not lose any fishing.
• 8 Jan '10

  Try it; you know you're worth it!

  
  Barry Hatton explains his first experiences Saltwater fly fishing in the capable hands of friends and our guide Jack Simpson
• 5 Jan '10

  Even More Cuban Grand Slams

  
  There are no guarantees when it comes to taking a permit on the fly, you need perseverance the ability to stay cool even when the adrenaline is putting you in the ultimate fishing high, and above all, you need a good guide.
• 30 Sep '09

  She thought she was going to be bored

  
  Steve took his wife fishing for the first time ever to the River Ebro in Spain, just read the account of their trip it was so funny as in Steve’s own words. “She thought she was going to be bored and had taken books and magazines to pass the time – In fact she never got to read a page as she was to busy fishing!!!!”
• 21 Sep '09

  It is days like this that make our job such a good one……

  
  There’s nothing like getting great reviews from customers, but just look at the smiles on the children’s face now that is just pure family magic.
• 20 Jul '09

  Our brand new news section

  
  Welcome to Angling Direct Holidays news, designed to keep you informed of all new and exciting events happing in the world of fishing holidays. The last six months for us have been a very busy time. First, it was the banks and then the economic climate decline along with the strength of the UK pound
• 30 Nov '-1

  Superb Fishing On The Skeena - Kalum River Lodge Report

  
  After three days of rain, our anglers have had some superb fishing on the Skeena. For three of our anglers it is their 5th visit to Kalum River Lodge. Each day we have had so many double headers that we lost count. Two of our anglers, landed 4 Steelhead in one day as well as a number of other big Coho, Sockeye, Chum and Pink Salmon.