Fishing has often been described as one of Britain's most popular sports. Have you taken part over the years?

East Anglian Daily Times: Youngsters fishing at Ipswich dock in August 1967Youngsters fishing at Ipswich dock in August 1967 (Image: Archant)

Suffolk has a huge range of places where anglers can enjoy their sport, from rivers and lakes to sea angling.

Our latest Days Gone By gallery features both children and adults trying to hook a big fish.

East Anglian Daily Times: Winners in the Junior Fishing Festival at Felixstowe in November 1975.Winners in the Junior Fishing Festival at Felixstowe in November 1975. (Image: Archant)

And there are also memories of anglers' prize-givings and awards nights.

East Anglian Daily Times: Boys fishing at Ipswich docks in August 1970Boys fishing at Ipswich docks in August 1970 (Image: Archant)

While most of the photos here are to do with angling, there's also an intriguing photo of large fishing nets being mended on Aldeburgh beach.

East Anglian Daily Times: Do you know why entertainer Danny La Rue was helping repair fishing nets on Aldeburgh beach in June 1976?Do you know why entertainer Danny La Rue was helping repair fishing nets on Aldeburgh beach in June 1976? (Image: Archant)

The most surprising thing about this picture is that famous entertainer Danny La Rue is one of those mending the nets. Do you remember this or know why he was there?

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East Anglian Daily Times: A Sea Anglers Society dinner in October 1984A Sea Anglers Society dinner in October 1984 (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Woodbridge Fishing Club dinner in May 1978Woodbridge Fishing Club dinner in May 1978 (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Happy anglers pictured during a sponsored fish-In at Southwold in January 1976.Happy anglers pictured during a sponsored fish-In at Southwold in January 1976. (Image: Archant)