Fish Care Rules Guides
EA Rod Licences Explained (1-Rod, 2-Rod & 3-Rod): Legal Requirements for UK Anglers
Anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater coarse fish or carp in England and Wales must hold a valid Environment Agency rod licence. Here is how the 2-rod and 3-rod tiers work.
27 Oct 2026
5 min
Complete Guide to UK Fishery Rules: Barbless Hooks, Unhooking Mats, Cradles & Leader Bans
Turning up at a fishery with the wrong hooks, mainline breaking strain, or unhooking mat can end your session before you cast. Here is the essential UK checklist.
27 Oct 2026
6 min
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