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
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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
Something very special happened last week…. Conditions were good for Barbel, but the rivers were rising too fast, and were soon impossible to fish. We (all anglers) would have to wait until they fell within their banks for a try! The air temps … Continue reading
Summer is upon us & the season well underway.. Already I have been lucky enough to have had, and have been involved in, some memorable captures. The rivers have started well with fish coming out for many of those trying, and some … Continue reading
My friends and I started our season as every year, with camping and fishing around the river Wye, and as every year, it was a joy to be there! We caught plenty of fish, although it was a little slower … Continue reading
Hi all, and a very big welcome from me to the new season….Good Luck and tight lines to everyone out there enjoying our rivers!! I shall try – as every year – to keep you posted here with updates of how … Continue reading