Richie Martin

I’m not sure quite how to describe myself as an angler?(Other than a handsome one :D) I suppose it’s just that! An angler, and an angler in its purest form! The definition of angling is the pursuit of fish using a rod and line! 

For me the challenge is and always will be to discover the key to unlock the door. The door could be anything, Perch, Rudd, Tench, Catfish, Crucian’s, Grayling , Carp, Sturgeon, Giant Skate, Roach or Dace! The list is endless, however the pursuit is always so different! 

Fishing for different species allows me to enjoy a diverse set of environments and experiences some anglers might never see, a tench fishers dawn! Rudd hitting the surface at sunset or grayling seeking shadows Under the Icy waters of a clear chalk stream. My local venue could be anywhere too, as travelling the length and breath of the UK and sometimes the world in pursuit of the next fish is an added bonus too!  

Identifying a ‘most memorable moment’ is tricky! Capturing large specimen fish is always very memorable! And targeting As many different species as I do makes it almost impossible to choose one! 

However, my 3lb 7oz Grayling has to be a highlight, as well as my 4lb 4oz Crucian! But to be honest I have been lucky enough to have several of these moments, most of which have fantastic stories behind them!