Theo Pike
Theo Pike is a freelance environmental, fishing and marketing writer. He’s Chair of Trustees of the South East Rivers Trust, and founding editor of urbantrout.net, a website and eco-brand dedicated to the urban fly fishing and river restoration movements.
His first book, Trout in Dirty Places, was published by Merlin Unwin Books in 2012, and his manual on controlling invasive non-native species, The Pocket Guide to Balsam Bashing, has recently been republished in ebook format. This book featured several urban rivers in Wales.
Theo now also works with the Wild Trout Trust as their Trout in the Town Officer (South) helping to boost the impact of this programme across the south of England and Wales.
Non-Native Invasive Species Week 2026: Protecting Welsh Fisheries Starts with Anglers
Every year, anglers across Wales enjoy some of the finest fishing opportunities in the UK, from wild trout streams and…
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Hot Weather Guidance - Freshwater Angling
With a spell of extremely warm weather forecast, NRW and angling clubs are urging freshwater anglers to take extra care…
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Interview VIDEO with Huw Hughes on Torgoch (Welsh Arctic Charr)
A chat with Huw Hughes of Seiont Gwyrfai & Llyfni fishing Society about the Torgoch (arctic charr) a rare fish…
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