So, Sunday 26th saw my final hours on the Tyne, and in terms of fish, a fruitless session at Chollerton.... Read More
BALMY DAYS Summer has departed and memories of enjoyable days spent by picturesque lakes, pleasantly dotted with canopies of lilies,... Read More
I was never enthralled by the concept of the Broads, perhaps because familiarity breeds contempt. Because... Read More
I know I have been quiet for a while on this particular ‘Passion’ but I have been beavering away in... Read More
I am, of course, obsessed with the Wye now, like I was as a child in the very early Sixties.... 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
Once again, thank you indeed to those who have commented on my time on the Eden, and yesterday I made... Read More
If there is any water in the UK more glorious than the Eden around Lazonby, I have yet to see... 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
Last of the Summer Chub Summer has drawn to a close, transitioning to autumn. Daylight hours shorten as the leaves... Read More
ESTATE LAKES Mention tench, and I suspect most anglers associate this species with late spring or early summer, watching the... 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
POPULAR PLACE I’d arranged to fish with a couple of mates at Staunton Harold Reservoir. Chris was already set up... Read More
My deepest thanks to those who have wished me well in the Eden and, indeed, what a treasured valley it... Read More
From Striped Bass to Sea Bass Two days spent on the bank with Joe. It had probably been the best... Read More
PURE DYNAMITE Dynamite is famous for its Frenzied range, which is built around ready-cooked hemp supplied in tins, along with... Read More
Can I thank “iainmortimer” (Fly Fishing Forum) for his lovely comments on the episode last night? (September 12th)... Read More
A Deadly Tactic For Chub For many years now my summers have been spent wandering the riverbanks in search of... Read More
As we have written before, simply because the hot weather has receded that does not mean that all is well... Read More
Sea Trout Shortcomings A summer morning sat beside a misty lake in dappled sunrise targeting tench, with my good mate... Read More