River Wandle Fishing Archives

A black and white photograph of the storefront of 'E. Eggington & Sons,' a fishing tackle shop, taken in the 1960s. The sign above the entrance reads 'Fishing Rods, Reels & Tackle.' The shop window displays fishing rods and other fishing equipment. To the left of the entrance, the words 'Eggington's Fishing' are painted on the wall. An inset photo in the bottom right corner shows two elderly craftsmen, Christopher (left) and Harry, inside their shop, working at a counter with tools and materials.

E. Eggington & Sons: Merton’s Legendary Fishing Rod Makers

E. Eggington & Sons was a renowned fishing rod maker based in Merton. In this article, angler Doug Pollard delves into the history of this family-run business, from its beginnings …

5 Best Spots for Barbel Fishing on River Wandle

The river Wandle is a great spot for barbel fishing. This post lists the best places to catch barbel on the river Wandle, and includes photographs of the best swims. …

15 Types of Coarse Fish Found in the River Wandle

Coarse fish are species which you would not normally eat, such as carp, pike or barbel. In the UK, any fish which isn’t salmon, or trout is usually a coarse …

Do Trout Swim Upstream?

There are three reasons why trout swim upstream: to spawn, to help them breathe, and to catch food. When trout are swimming upstream to breathe or catch food however, they …

Fishing in the River Wandle in Earlsfield

The river Wandle in Earlsfield, is a great place to catch barbel, or other coarse fish like chub, roach, gudgeon, dace, or carp. This post is all about fishing in …