Angler's Mail Magazine – 10 July 1993 – World Champs Clearout, Bream & Match Fishing

Original Vintage British Fishing Weekly | Week Ending 10 July 1993 | Cover Price 75p

An original vintage edition of Angler's Mail, the popular British all-colour fishing weekly, dated week ending 10 July 1993.

This issue is particularly interesting for collectors of 1990s coarse-fishing and match-fishing memorabilia, featuring a major report about changes affecting international match-fishing competitors, exceptional bream catches, extensive competition coverage and practical fishing advice.

The magazine's striking cover features a large, dark-coloured specimen fish being held horizontally by an angler, with the prominent headline World Champs Clearout – Axe Falls on Match Superstars.

Inside, a special feature titled Dream Bream reports an extraordinary session involving two bream weighing over 15lb each, alongside a third weighing approximately 13lb.

The magazine also covers the Division Three National, British Open, specimen angling, carp fishing, fishing tackle and an extensive 11-page Match Mail section.

A fascinating original publication documenting British angling during the summer of 1993.

Front Cover – Large Specimen Fish

The magazine features the classic red-and-white ANGLER'S MAIL masthead, accompanied by the slogan The All Colour Fishing Weekly.

The principal cover photograph shows an older male angler with short grey hair and a moustache, wearing a blue short-sleeved shirt over a darker long-sleeved top.

He is outdoors beside vegetation, holding an exceptionally large dark-coloured freshwater fish horizontally across his body.

The fish has a broad, powerful-looking body, dark olive-brown colouring, a rounded head, large fins and a substantial tail.

Its size dominates much of the cover photograph, providing an excellent example of early-1990s British specimen-fishing photography.

The angler is concentrating on supporting the fish, holding it beneath its body and near the tail.

The photograph is framed within a green border, creating a strong contrast with the magazine's red masthead and brightly coloured headlines.

Main Cover Headlines

WORLD CHAMPS CLEAROUT

Axe Falls on Match Superstars

This prominent headline relates to changes affecting high-profile competitive anglers.

WHERE TO FISH

And Five Pages of Freshwater Prospects

The magazine advertises fishing venue information and prospects for freshwater anglers.

BEST COVERAGE OF DIVISION THREE NATIONAL AND BRITISH OPEN

A major selling point for readers interested in competition and match-fishing results.

TWO BREAM FOR 30LB!

An eye-catching headline highlighting the extraordinary bream catches featured inside.

The lower cover also advertises the regular sections:

Carp World • Tackle on Test • Helpline

Dream Bream – Exceptional Specimen Catches

One of the most notable articles shown in the photographs is a substantial feature titled:

DREAM BREAM

Two 15-pounders and a 13 make Simon's day

The article, written by Tim Knight, documents an outstanding bream-fishing session by angler Simon Lush.

The headline and visible introductory text identify several exceptionally large fish.

The article reports catches of:

• A bream weighing 15lb 10oz.

• Another bream weighing 15lb 1oz.

• A further bream weighing approximately 13lb.

The article's focus is the remarkable achievement of catching multiple large specimen bream during the same session.

Simon Lush and the Bream Catch

The feature describes Simon Lush waiting for a violent thunderstorm to pass before undertaking a night-fishing session.

The visible text explains that he was fishing at a venue associated with large bream and had previously experienced notable success there.

One of the fish is reported as being particularly close to the British record at the time.

The report describes the excitement of landing these fish and the difficulties of fishing in challenging weather.

This article provides a fascinating historical record of specimen bream fishing, particularly for collectors interested in catches from the early 1990s.

Shimano Specimen Cup

The continuation of the story appears alongside Shimano Specimen Cup branding.

The visible photograph shows Simon Lush holding a large, dark-coloured bream outdoors.

The fish has a deep body, rounded profile, prominent scales and darker upper colouring.

Its substantial size is particularly striking against the grassy background.

The period Shimano branding and original catch photography add further appeal for collectors of fishing competition history.

Cover Picture – Tony Miles and Giant Tench

The photographed interior page also includes a section titled:

Cover Picture

This identifies Tony Miles and discusses his fishing for giant tench at a Leicestershire reservoir.

The article reports that Tony, aged 48 and from Coventry, landed five tench weighing over 8lb, including one weighing 9lb 10oz.

The accompanying photograph shows Tony Miles smiling while holding an impressive golden-brown tench horizontally.

Distinctive features of the fish include:

• A broad, rounded body.

• Dark olive and bronze scales.

• A pale golden underside.

• Deeply coloured fins.

• A substantial head and tail.

The image provides an excellent period example of specimen-tench photography.

This feature is especially interesting to readers who follow historical tench catches, specimen-angling records and traditional coarse-fishing methods.

World Champs Clearout – Match Fishing News

The front cover prominently advertises:

WORLD CHAMPS CLEAROUT – AXE FALLS ON MATCH SUPERSTARS

The accompanying contents page includes:

Page 4 – Stars Miss World Match

This feature concerns developments affecting competitive match anglers and the World Championship scene.

For collectors interested in the history of British international match fishing, this edition offers contemporary reporting from July 1993.

The original coverage is particularly relevant to anyone researching the personalities, selections and competitive structure of match fishing during this period.

Division Three National and British Open

The magazine promotes substantial coverage of two important competitive angling events:

Division Three National

British Open

The cover highlights the magazine's reporting on these competitions.

The contents page also confirms an extensive Match Mail section dedicated to match-fishing reports, competitions and specialist commentary.

Such contemporary coverage is valuable as a historical record of competitive angling during the early 1990s.

Where to Fish – Freshwater Fishing Guide

Pages 18–23 – Where to Fish

The magazine includes a regular section providing information about fishing venues.

The front cover also advertises five pages of freshwater prospects.

This section is aimed at anglers searching for suitable waters, fishing locations and opportunities.

For collectors and enthusiasts, older venue guides can provide an interesting historical snapshot of British fishing locations and the opportunities available at the time.

Carp World

Page 41 – Carp World

The magazine includes a dedicated section covering carp angling.

This provides further interest for collectors of traditional carp-fishing publications and those researching the growth of specialist carp angling in Britain.

The inclusion of Carp World also helps demonstrate the magazine's broad coverage of coarse fishing, extending beyond match fishing to specimen angling.

Tackle on Test – Fishing Equipment

Page 24 – Tackle on Test

The issue includes its regular tackle-review section.

This offers period information about fishing equipment, providing a useful historical reference for collectors of vintage rods, reels and fishing accessories.

The contents also identify an article about a fishing reel:

Page 8 – £1,000-plus Fixed Spool Reel

This is a particularly unusual topic, documenting an exceptionally expensive fixed-spool reel advertised or discussed in the magazine.

Such features may interest collectors researching the development and marketing of premium fishing tackle.

Full Contents – 10 July 1993

The photographed contents page identifies the following articles and sections.

News and Features

• Page 4 – Stars Miss World Match

• Page 5 – Opinion

• Page 6 – Giant Tench on Match Gear

• Page 7 – Fish of the Week

• Page 8 – £1,000-plus Fixed Spool Reel

• Page 10 – Pike Record Delay

• Pages 12–16 – Coarse Form Guide

• Pages 18–23 – Where to Fish

• Page 24 – Tackle on Test

• Page 28 – Helpline

• Page 29 – Mailbag

• Page 30 – Junior Mail

• Page 32 – Go Fishing

• Page 36 – Winning Methods

• Page 39 – Tackle Tips

• Page 40 – The Specialists

• Page 41 – Carp World

• Pages 42–46 – Sea Prospects

These subjects provide a broad overview of the fishing scene in July 1993, covering freshwater fishing, specimen catches, tackle, practical advice and sea angling.

11-Page Match Mail Section

A major feature of this issue is the:

11-PAGE MATCH MAIL

The contents page identifies:

• Pages 53–57 – Weekend Match Reports

• Page 58 – Matchplan

• Page 59 – Frank Barlow's Report

• Pages 60–61 – British Open / Alan Scotthorne

• Page 63 – Sensas Match Catch

This substantial match-fishing section provides historical interest for enthusiasts of competitive coarse angling.

Alan Scotthorne

The contents page specifically names Alan Scotthorne, one of the recognised figures in British match fishing.

The British Open coverage is particularly relevant to collectors interested in the history of competitive angling and the careers of leading match anglers.

Frank Barlow

The magazine includes a regular report by Frank Barlow, another familiar name in British angling journalism and match fishing.

Sensas Match Catch

The section also features Sensas Match Catch, connecting the issue with a well-known name in competition fishing tackle.

The combination of match reports, prominent anglers and specialist tackle-related coverage makes the issue especially appealing as an original 1993 fishing publication.

Why This Magazine Is Collectable

This issue captures an interesting period in British angling history, with contemporary reporting on large specimen catches, match-fishing developments and fishing equipment.

Particularly notable subjects include:

• British coarse fishing in 1993.

• World Championship match-fishing news.

• Exceptional specimen bream catches.

• Simon Lush's large bream.

• Shimano Specimen Cup.

• Tony Miles and giant tench.

• British Open match fishing.

• Division Three National.

• Alan Scotthorne.

• Frank Barlow.

• Sensas Match Catch.

• Carp World.

• Fishing tackle reviews.

• Freshwater fishing venues.

• Historic fishing methods.

• Original early-1990s fishing photography.

The original articles and photographs document catches, competitions and fishing techniques from a period before digital fishing media became widespread.

Publication Details

Magazine: Angler's Mail

Issue Date: Week Ending 10 July 1993

Cover Price: 75p

Publisher: IPC Magazines

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Format: Original Vintage Weekly Fishing Magazine

Subjects: Coarse Fishing, Bream, Tench, Carp Fishing, Match Fishing and Fishing Tackle

Notable Anglers Mentioned: Simon Lush, Tony Miles, Alan Scotthorne and Frank Barlow

SKU: 1588

Condition – Please Read Carefully

Pre-owned vintage condition with visible signs of age, storage and previous handling.

The photographs show the actual magazine being offered.

Front Cover

The original cover retains its distinctive red, white, green, yellow and blue colour scheme.

The large fishing photograph is clearly visible, and the headlines remain readable.

Visible imperfections include:

• General light surface rubbing and handling marks.

• Wear along the outer cover edges.

• Slight creasing and bending around the top-left corner.

• Mild curling and unevenness along the upper edge.

• Age-related yellowing and discolouration around the white borders.

• Light scuffing and small marks, particularly around the edges.

• Some minor creasing along the left-hand spine area.

• Slight wear around the lower corners.

• A small amount of natural waviness to the paper.

There are also small age-related marks visible around the upper and right-hand white border.

Spine and Binding

The spine shows signs of previous handling, including rubbing and minor creasing.

The photographed interior pages remain attached at the visible binding area.

The magazine has been opened and read previously, and it should not be considered an unread or mint-condition copy.

Interior Pages

The photographed interior spread remains colourful and generally readable.

Visible signs of age and handling include:

• Mild paper yellowing.

• Small marks and light discolouration.

• Minor creasing around page corners and edges.

• Light bending near the central fold.

• Natural curvature from being opened.

• General handling wear consistent with an older publication.

The photographs of the large bream and tench remain clear and attractive.

Overall Condition

Good vintage reading condition, with age-related paper wear, minor creasing, edge rubbing and handling marks.

The magazine displays well for its age, although it is not pristine.

Only the photographed pages have been inspected, and full page-by-page completeness has not been verified.

Please examine all supplied photographs carefully before purchasing.

Important – Original Extras Not Included

This sale is for the original magazine only.

Any original free gifts, promotional supplements, loose inserts, separate booklets, vouchers or other items that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included.

Any competitions, promotions or offers printed within the magazine are historical and should be considered expired.

The sale includes only the magazine shown in the photographs.

Packaging and Delivery

The magazine will be carefully packaged to help protect it during transit.

UK Orders: Sent in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Sent in a sturdy cardboard mail-size box for additional protection.

Suitable For Collectors Of

• Vintage Angler's Mail magazines.

• British fishing magazines.

• Coarse fishing.

• Specimen bream.

• Giant tench.

• Tony Miles.

• Simon Lush.

• Shimano Specimen Cup.

• Match-fishing history.

• Alan Scotthorne.

• Frank Barlow.

• British Open fishing.

• Division Three National.

• Sensas fishing tackle.

• Carp-fishing memorabilia.

• Vintage fishing tackle.

• Fishing venue guides.

• Original 1990s angling publications.

An original Angler's Mail magazine dated 10 July 1993, featuring fascinating coverage of exceptional bream catches, Tony Miles and giant tench, World Championship match-fishing developments and the British Open.

A collectable vintage fishing weekly offering an interesting look at British coarse fishing and competitive angling during the summer of 1993.

The magazine pictured is the actual copy you will receive.

SKU: 1588