A fairly routine trip up the M5 towards Worcester was about to become one of those very special ones which I have been fortunate enough to have had a few times before, a real stellar day! The rain had been … Continue reading
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After a wonderful start to the season camping and fishing, catching and chatting, the weather decided to go on getting hotter and dryer than we are used to. The river levels were as low as ever and oxygen levels were … Continue reading
Well here it is, not only the beautiful summer weather, and some fabulous fish to start the season, but England doing so well in the world cup finals!! (Even if not convincingly). What a start! There are also places available … Continue reading
Bransford fishing and conservation group I am very pleased to announce that the opportunity has arisen for some prime river Teme fishing. The area in question is Bransford and the fishery, once well known for its barbel fishing, still does … Continue reading
Here are some pie charts from the anglers observations we have recorded over the last 3 years; Kennet Pie Charts Severn Pies Trent Pie Charts Warks Avon Pie Charts These are forming parts of different studies around the country regarding predation, and … Continue reading
Hi everyone, gee this one has been a long time coming!! We last spoke when a winter storm of Westerly’s had broken out and got the fish feeding, well they didn`t stop then until midnight on the 14th of March! … Continue reading
Last week saw some of the best conditions of the winter for Barbel, with lows blowing in off the Atlantic, and even a named storm! Time then, to get out there wherever safe and possible…..and many anglers did, reporting catches … Continue reading
Circumstances had conspired to allow me a chance of trying a new river this February, the river Wharfe. A beautiful riffle and pool river with a few Barbel in it too, (so I had been reliably informed). The temps were … Continue reading
We have been in for some funny weather really, with rises in temp (and drops) without real changes in conditions, ie; rainfall, drops in pressure & Westerly`s! But this said, I have managed a couple of outings for 2017, and … Continue reading
Well I have my persistent daughter to thank for our last trip as she really wanted to go and it was her turn. We opted for the Severn this time as it may hold the temps better as the air … Continue reading