March 14th Malcolm and his day out and a 6lb 2oz chub.
Malcolm and I had been trying to get out fishing for chub for about two years now. Him with various ailments and me being busy. Not only that the river conditions needed to be good. Bearing in mind Malcolm is very much a traditional angler, Our paths had crossed before while perch fishing in Somerset. Not only that, we have some →
A difficult day on the H.Avon, however a couple of 4’s and 5’s save the day.
I had almost forgot this post. Monday I arrived to strong winds and difficult conditions. The less to be said about the day the better. Two grayling was the end result. Tuesday wasn't going to be much better as the day saw plenty of other anglers on the water. I felt uncomfortable as it was impossible to move around the fishery. I →
H.Avon and a 6lbs 12oz chub on the float
The season was drawing to a close and I had just got back from Costa Rica where I hooked a few fish but land too few too. I arranged to go down to the H.Avon with Andy and Mark Woodage who like us enjoys fishing for big fish. To start with we went our different ways. Andy for pike me and →
Piking and perching on the Thames
The rivers were still in the fields in most places so my mate Andy (you should of been here yesterday) headed off to fish a part of the Thames where we knew some large perch would be hiding. We arrived to find the river fining down. I used worm and fished for perch. Andy on the other hand fished for →
Bristol Avon
Bad news, I'm in hospital... Whilst cooking at dinner time i accidentally chopped up a daffodil bulb...mistaking it for garlic... The doctors say I should be out in the spring... The rivers have been up and down with all the rain we had during December and January. I've been waiting for the river to come right which needs to be low and clear. I →