HAHAS Officers
President
Bob James
​Needing no introduction and starring in the television series 'Passion for Angling' alongside Chris Yates, Bob James is the face of British fishing.
Chairman
Robert Gibbs
70 years young. Raised in Tottenham. 50 years (and counting) as a tree surgeon, running Gibbs and Haynes Tree Surgeons. Married with 3 sons.
Vice President
Martin Bowler
Martin Bowler is one of the UK's leading all round anglers. Well known to many through his column in the Angling Times and he is also a distinguished angling author and film producer.
Vice President
Jeremy Paxman
Lifelong angler and environmentalist, Jeremy Paxman is a journalist, best known for his work presenting Newsnight and University Challenge. His books include Fish, Fishing and the Meaning of Life, Empire, On Royalty, The English and The Political Animal.