A Grayling Angler's Diary

'It’s not an exaggeration to write that Paul Mildren is one of the most successful big grayling anglers of all time! Aside from landing Martin Hooper’s record fish in 1988, Paul has an enviable angling record that boasts over 500 grayling weighing 2 lbs or more, not least being his own record caught in 2009. Before developing a passion for nymph fishing, metallic hues and sail fins, however, the foundations for a glittering angling career had been built on a catalogue of exceptional coarse fish captures.

Volume 1 of Paul’s hotly anticipated two-part book series titled ’A Grayling Angler’s Diary’, describes his angling journey, as it meanders on a path from seasoned coarse angler, to grayling fanatic and accomplished fly fisherman! It features a host of incredible exploits and never before seen photographs from moments such as tench fishing at Broadlands Lake and the Half Pit, carping at the renowned North Lake at Yateley, many large crucian carp, chubbing on the Dorset Stour and impressive roach tempted from the Hampshire Avon… to name just a handful!

Paul’s books also includes the ‘how’ behind his captures, detailing the skills and methods he has honed over years of dedication and unwavering passion for his pursuits, that became the bedrock of his successes.

Whether your interests lie in coarse or fly fishing, specimen fish or technical expertise, ‘A Grayling Angler’s Diary’ is not just an incredible read, it is an essential addition to an any freshwater angler’s library.'