LATEST ADDITIONS

Almost total wipe-out of aquatic invertebrates in the upper river. A serious pesticide pollution has hit the upper River Kennet this week resulting in an almost total wipe-out of the aquatic invertebrates in much of a 15km stretch downstream from Marlborough to Hungerford. As yet fish populations remain unscathed but there are concerns that there may be residual effects that are still to come. Much of this stretch of famous chalkstream, renowned for its trout fishing, is situated within a SSSI (site of special scientific interest.

Retail giant hosts star-studded open day. One of England's biggest tackle dealers – Fosters Of Birmingham – is to host a special open day. Taking place on Saturday, July 27th, the day will see some of angling's biggest names on hand to answer questions. Nick Speed, Jan Porter and Iain Macmillan have already confirmed their attendance – and can be booked for prearranged tuition sessions on request.

New 10-part fishing series starts Monday! A new fishing-competition TV series from the maker of Come Dine With Me is set to debut on the National Geographic Channel. King Fisher will see spirited anglers trying their hands at different kinds of fishing around the world, with the aim of finding out who is a fish out of water, and who will emerge as the King Fisher. Jenny Heaton, from National Geographic, explained: "Each adrenaline-filled episode pits three highly skilled anglers against one another during three separate fishing expeditions. Competitors challenge each other in their home waters, setting the stakes high while the others must learn different fishing styles and adapt to fishing in foreign waters.

Carp ace is "buzzing" after latest capture. Sticky-backed ace Jim Shelley has enjoyed an unforgettable day's fishing after banking the massive Bayeswater Tiger Fish. The giant mirror carp weighed in at a staggering 47lb 6oz. Jim caught the lump on a Sticky's 20mm krill bottom bait, soaked in liquid krill over 2kg of 15mm krill boilies.