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 […]

People take up fishing for all kinds of reasons; traditionally it was one of the few ways humans could feed themselves, and therefore survive, but at some point, it also became a recreational pastime, the first record of recreational fishing was in an essay from 1496. Nowadays, it’s thought of as one of the more […]

With lockdown easing*, fishing is back on! Great news for those of us pushing ourselves to walk, run or cycle yet dreaming of sitting by the lake. Even with our passions slowly coming back into our lives, there are some restrictions in place. With some changes to your usual routine, you can have a good […]

When spending a quiet day on the water, it can feel like fishing is a sport that allows you to take a step back from the world’s hectic adventures! But angling, like everything else, is constantly changing, and it can be hard to keep up! To help you stay in the know, we’ve put our […]

It barely feels like yesterday that we were decking the halls and prepping dinner for last Christmas, but the festive season is upon us again! With so much to think about and prepare, deciding what presents to buy can become quite a daunting task. This might be especially true when trying to come up with […]

Getting out for a day by the water, catching fish, can be a great way to unwind. However, no fishing adventure would be complete without coming across at least one of these anglers! Sometimes meeting new people or fishing with friends can really enrich the experience. But other times, they can turn your day into […]

Fishing can be a fantastic way to take a break, enjoy the great outdoors and unwind. It might not be as relaxing, however, if you’re having casting issues! When learning to fish, many people teach themselves how to cast off, so technique and ability can vary wildly between people. At The Insurance Emporium, we want […]

The fish in UK waterways and seas are many and varied, which is just one reason that angling is such an interesting sport! We’ve all heard of using worms, maggots and shrimp as bait, but there are a good many alternative fishing baits out there. To help you out when you find yourself short of […]