About Vanmael Angler: a blog for weekend anglers of every kind
Vanmael Angler is built around a simple idea: fishing is just as enjoyable when you talk about it, think about it and play it as when you stand on the shore with a rod in your hand. This blog brings real fishing and fishing games together in one friendly place.
What this blog is about
The theme here is the weekend angler. That might be you heading out for a few quiet hours on a Saturday, or you settling in on a Sunday evening with a fishing game. We write about both, and especially about the places where they meet.
You will find explainers on game mechanics like casting, hooking and line tension, guides on lures and reading water, practical tips for planning a short real-world trip, and the occasional opinion piece about what games get right or leave out. Everything is written as evergreen content, meant to stay useful rather than chase news.
Who Vanmael Angler is for
If you enjoy fishing games and want to understand them better, this blog is for you. If you fish now and then and are curious how games portray the hobby, it is for you too. And if you have never held a rod but a relaxing fishing game made you wonder about the real thing, you are especially welcome.
The writing is warm, direct and free of unnecessary jargon. When a topic touches on real-world safety or rules, we keep it general and encourage you to check with local authorities, because regulations differ from place to place.
An independent, informational approach
Vanmael Angler is an independent blog. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any game developer, publisher or fishing equipment maker. Games are discussed as the subject of informational content only.
The blog is operated by Van Mael Jonas Peter, Verbindingsstraat 92, 9100 Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. If you have a question or an idea for an article, the Contact page is the best way to reach us.