Thanks to everyone who made this happen. #UltimateRodRace #crowdfunded #filming #September #fishing

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS FOR ANGLERS FISHING POLLUTED RIVERS 💪🎣
#Ecoli is now present in many European river systems and it is becoming increasingly widespread here in the U.K.
I asked Penny Gane of Fish Legal for her views on the subject.
#fishing #pollution #rivers #waterquality …

Quite the most unusual entomology and flytying lesson I have seen from the brilliant Amie Battams 🤣
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - anyone in the tackle industry looking for an influencer, Amie is a creative talent.
Who else would cover this subject with a film like…

MOVE OVER PARTRIDGE - I’M BACK 💪🎣
After 30 years in the business, I hit my peak as a presenter in my Pollution Live with Penny Gane from Fish Legal.
I would like to make it clear to members of the press, television, radio and social media that I am shamelessly available for…

Another good night on the restocking 46.000 elvers will stand a 90% chance of survival it was good to meet Dan Saladino last night and thanks for taking the time to to come and see what we do #eels #elvers Matt Hayes Environment Agency Chris Bainger Defra UK CITES

Here’s a short extract from my #rivers and #pollution live show with Penny Gane from FISH LEGAL
Extended highlights of the whole discussion (which was fascinating btw) on the way tomorrow…💪🎣
Fish Legal
#fishing #rivers #pollution #environment #fishlegal #live #catchup

The common #carp #record for the U.K. has gone.
Kieran Duff with a 66lb common carp from a Bucks lake. Caught last night using DNA Baits UK
That’s the #pike and #commoncarp records both broken within a few weeks of each other. 🫨💪🎣

Incredible scenes on the Severn. A big tide pushed up a lot of elvers and Dave and the boys were catching them in the car park! So good to see a push of #glasseels like this.
Dave, I’m over next week - I’ll try to get over and see you and the lads. 💪🎣
#elvers #severn …

It’s national pets day so I thought that I would post a picture of me with my dog Lizzie 🐾
She’s a salmon dog and spends every day of the summer by the river with me.
We visit the guests by the river, pass on a few tips and watch their progress…
If I go fishing, she sits on a…

Matt Hayes Feargal Sharkey Dean Macey The River Kennet needs your Help

My Facebook live with Penny Gane from Fish Legal tonight was a fascinating discussion on #rivers and #pollution .
You can watch it on catch-up here 👇

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Thanks a million to those that came across and took part.
#pollution #rivers #socialmedia

Getting Ready for tonight’s live on Pollution featuring Penny Gane from Fish Legal
You’ll find it on my “MATTHAYESFISH” Facebook page. It starts at 6.00 pm!
No, I’m not interviewing myself, Penny will be on the right and ready to take your questions.
Lots of fantastic…

ROD AND LINE FISHING OFTEN PREFERRED FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, HERE’S WHY….💪🎣
It is a little appreciated fact that Rod and line angling is often the preferred method of capturing large fish for scientific research.
The salmon below was caught and released fulfilling a…

WHY DON’T WE CHERISH OUR BIGGEST SALMON?
Norway’s salmon fishing history is decorated with the capture of 40, 50 and 60 pounds plus fish. And yet, the capture of these fish is becoming increasingly rare.
These really huge salmon are often multiple spawners and during an interview…

ANGLERS, WALKERS, SWIMMERS, CONSERVATIONISTS!
Live Social Media Discussion “Our polluted Rivers”
FB/MATTHAYESFISH 9th April 6.00pm🏞️

The future of our beloved rivers is looking increasingly bleak and the reality is that currently, according to the government’s own figures, only…

Please join us to discuss the fight against #pollution and how we might save our rivers.
If you have any questions for our live chat about #rivers and pollution, please post as a comment to this post.
I will put the best questions to Penny Gane of Fish Legal
#Live …