In the Röhn near Dermbach in Thuringia lies the small town of Brunnhartshausen in a picturesque landscape. You can fish there at the Steinbach, where brown and rainbow trout feel particularly at home. The section managed by the local fishing club is 2,5 km in length from the end of town to the Steinberg-Mückenhof road. The Steinbach follows its natural winding river course […]
Old headstand swimmer
Again the coelacanth is good for a surprise. Known from fossils dating back 400 million years, the coelacanth was believed to be long extinct until 1938 when a specimen was caught in the waters between South Africa and the Indian Ocean. The next specimen was only caught 14 years later near the Comoros. For the […]
Toxic algal bloom in the Oder
Large numbers of dead fish were already noticed in Poland at the end of July. The fish kill in the Oder spread to Germany like a wave. The suspicion of illegal discharges of toxic substances was not entirely unjustified. But this time, toxic algae were deadly to the fish world. A Polish institute for inland fisheries was able to discover rare microorganisms, so-called gold algae, in […]
Tested: Quantum Zanderkant fishing rod
The name Zanderkant suggests that the rod is designed exclusively for rubber fish fishing for zander. Not even close! The rod's parabolic action and stiff tip make it fast, powerful and accurate. This rod enables perfect bait guidance, even over long distances, and allows you to set uncompromising hooks. These properties also make the rod […]
Tested: Westin Swim Bait
The partially hand-lacquered decorations with the corresponding design and the carbon steel hooks speak for the quality of the bait. In the 12 cm and 53 gram suspending version, this is the bait par excellence for successful Esox catches. The artificial bait Westin Swim Bait shows the best flight characteristics. Without any tumbling, the bait reaches its target as fast as an arrow, [...]
Fish population survey: Large inventory on the Elbe-Lübeck Canal
The report from the LSFH-SH, Landessportfischerverband Schleswig-Holstein eV: In the past few weeks we have again thoroughly examined the fish stocks on the Elbe-Lübeck Canal. The Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) has entrusted us with the care and use of this exciting body of water for fishing. As part of conservation, we regularly conduct fish stock surveys to document what is happening in this exciting […]
Monster catfish in Baden-Württemberg
Huge catfish are being sighted more and more frequently in Baden-Württemberg. Experts are puzzled as to why the animals reach such enormous proportions. Climate change can be felt worldwide and does not stop at our front door. The ever more extreme temperatures bring about serious changes for flora and fauna. This also affects aquatic life, where there are many losers […]
Our new team anglers in action
We warmly welcome our new team anglers! The troop consists of five anglers who have been fishing together in the club in Bischoffen on the pond, the Aar and the Aartalsee since they were young. Predator anglers The target fish are primarily perch, pike, zander and catfish. Over time, their skills have grown with the tasks [...]
Atlantic herring - Fish of the year 2022
In coordination with the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) and the Association of German Scuba Divers (VDST), the German Angelfishing Association (DAFV) has decided to nominate the Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) as fish of the year again in 2022. Due to the Corona pandemic in 2021, it was not possible to give herring the attention and recognition it deserves. [...]
We introduce ! Deepersonar
Amazing sonar technology now in the hands of every angler No corner left unchallenged Deeper sonars use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to your smartphone or tablet. This ensures a powerful and stable connection and the best possible casting range of any castable fish finder (Deeper devices work like a Wi-Fi hotspot - you need […]