First, all the blindingly obvious observations. The landscape in the Borders is staggering. The weather on day one was a... Read More
My deepest thanks to those who have wished me well in the Eden and, indeed, what a treasured valley it... Read More
For reasons some might guess, I’m on my way North on Sunday/Monday coming. I’m around the Eden first, and then... Read More
I am, of course, obsessed with the Wye now, like I was as a child in the very early Sixties.... Read More
As we have written before, simply because the hot weather has receded that does not mean that all is well... Read More
The photos say it all really. How to create a weight for river barbel and chub (and stillwater fish come... Read More
I’ve just had a dreadful night, and the dread of being woken in the early hours is being realised with... Read More
So, Sunday 26th saw my final hours on the Tyne, and in terms of fish, a fruitless session at Chollerton.... Read More
If there is any water in the UK more glorious than the Eden around Lazonby, I have yet to see... Read More
I know I have been quiet for a while on this particular ‘Passion’ but I have been beavering away in... Read More
Well, of course, bream were the species advertised, but they were a complete no-show, to Bob’s relief. But first,... Read More
The heyday of the carved fish, generally Atlantic salmon, ran from the later Victorian period until World War II. In... Read More
Quite a few musings here, so I hope you’ll forgive my scattered thoughts. In fact, so scattered are they that... Read More
Hay on Wye is that charming town straddling the river and the England/Wales boundary. We all know it for its... Read More
Once again, thank you indeed to those who have commented on my time on the Eden, and yesterday I made... Read More
I was never enthralled by the concept of the Broads, perhaps because familiarity breeds contempt. Because... Read More
Can I thank “iainmortimer” (Fly Fishing Forum) for his lovely comments on the episode last night? (September 12th)... Read More
I see that Thomas Turner is selling an Edward Barder Ltd Edition Bernard Venables 8’6” bamboo fly rod. It was... Read More
Some of you will love the programme, and will have watched BBC2 on Sunday 29th August at 8.00pm to see... Read More
I had promised more news on my adventure for more barbel on fly, picking up on my trials back in... Read More
On one of the forums recently interest was raised about the practice of catching barbel on the fly, and its... Read More