"The world of fly-fishing has been rattled by the use of a controversial lure which is being blamed for spawning "yobbish" behaviour in the sport" reports Keith Perry in the Sunday Telegraph today.

The Salmon and Trout Association (S&TA) is providing free of charge a lavish large-format book, describing the life cycle of the brown trout, to every primary school in Scotland. This new publishing initiative is a feast for the eyes and minds of primary school pupils.

Anglers, fisheries owners and fish farmers still have time to make their views on trout stocking known, as the Environment Agency’s consultation does not end until January 18, 2008.

Fishery experts, fish farmers and fisheries managers from across England and Wales have been meeting with Environment Agency fisheries scientists, as part of a review into how the native wild brown trout population can be protected, whilst continuing to stock rivers with farmed fish to meet the needs of anglers, angling clubs and fisheries owners. Now, your views as anglers are needed!