We’ve talked before about how fishing can be good for both our physical and mental wellbeing; it de-stresses us, challenges us mentally and encourages us to get out into the fresh air and move around a bit more. Angling is often talked about in terms of men’s health, and it’s very much a male-dominated pastime, […]

As with any sport or hobby, anglers are often looking for ways to improve their ‘game’, and there’s a lot of advice out there, as well as a lot of gadgets to make fishing easier. Many anglers are making the most of underwater footage to improve their fishing, but how can looking at underwater footage […]

If you’re thinking about taking your children fishing it can feel quite daunting; once you’ve worked out the different types of tackle, you have to think about where to go, which fish you might catch, and which bait to use, never mind where and when you’re allowed to fish. But as fishing is known for […]

Here in the UK we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to places to go fishing; from rivers and lochs to beaches and canals, you’re never far away from an idyllic spot to cast a line. With this in mind and being keen anglers ourselves here at The Insurance Emporium, we’ve put together some of […]

If fishing is your thing then you’ll be looking forward to getting out there again, you’ll also know the importance of understanding the fishing seasons – it can make all the difference between a good trip and a disappointing one. But what does fishing season actually mean? We’re going to look at some of the […]

It’s the time of year when we start looking forward to spring; Christmas is over and the days are still short, dark and cold, but luckily for us spring signals the start of fishing season. We get to spend time in the great outdoors, de-stressing on a peaceful riverbank with only nature for company, and […]

Here at The Insurance Emporium, we’re lucky enough to be located slap bang in the middle of one of the largest, and most beautiful, counties in the UK; Yorkshire. Ask anyone who lives here and they’ll tell you how we’re spoilt for choice; from the stunning moors and rugged coastline to the fabulous food and […]

Recent statistics show that angling is one of the UK’s top five hobbies, and it’s easy to see why; you get to spend time in nature, next to water – two things that have been proven to improve mental health, it keeps you fit both physically and mentally, tops up your Vitamin D, and lets […]

Here in the UK, we’re lucky enough to be spoilt for choice when it comes to freshwater fishing; we’re never far away from a canal, river or lake, all of which have a wide variety of fish. There are over 42 species of freshwater fish in UK waters, from the tiny 20g stickleback to the […]

Humans have been fishing throughout history, in a variety of ways, using anything from spears and harpoons to rods and nets, as fish (and dried fish) were a staple part of our diet. Fast forward 40,000 years and angling is now one of the top five hobbies in the UK. It’s a great hobby that […]