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For me there’s not a massive difference between the close season and a packet of Jaffa cakes. I’m secretly grateful when someone snatches the packet away from me.

That’s an evolutionary destination for otters right there Graham.

Some sound points made by Tim. However, the biggest problem is answering the “so what” question. Unless the consequences can be set out clearly and in a way that has a political dimension, then getting traction on effecting change is hugely difficult. If the whole issue is presented by anglers...

Me too.

There’s a lot of very good observations in your post Jason. There do seem to be pockets of resistance though. I randomly read articles or see references to action taken by some local clubs and societies but your general point around apathy is probably accurate. I think many people signed the...

I certainly agree with your final paragraph and I guess it’s easy to fall into the trap of converting our own experiences and observations into fact. I don’t think nearly enough analysis of otter spraint has been carried out (period of time and different rivers) to truly understand their diet...

Completely agree. There is a case for using the power of the otter’s protection to help draw meaningful attention to the various issues affecting our rivers. Their food sources are diminishing- rapidly in some places. Only a big voice will gain traction on efforts to deal with some of the key...

Weirdly, that’s exactly where we were! Took the dogs for a walk and then stopped in for coffee and cake. Lovely.

Yes Paul, I found out quite recently that my ex-wife is a subscriber to the forum. Oh well.

Well that’s inspired me. As soon as I can actually get out to fish, I’m on a roach quest. Super fish that Paul.

When your in-laws talk about some family friend and how sad it is that they are spending Christmas Day on their own and you’re agreeing with them but actually thinking right then how you would give anything, literally anything, to swap. Love it for the kids, but otherwise it’s a...

My father-in-law lives in Stockbridge (Test country) and told me that a few decades ago, river keepers would wander into the local pub with bags full of nuisance grayling that were handed out free to the locals. I wouldn't keep any fish caught myself but if he's not breaking the law..Not...

Thought it was a good piece overall and nice to see a split cane rod and pin being deployed. Excellent to have highlighted the recruitment issues and very telling when that chap moved gravel with his foot unleashing silt in the process. To the naked eye that riverbed could have looked...

If an unmade bed can be regarded as art and even win an arty prize and a few bob then I definitely reckon a split cane rod can constitute art. Beauty being in the eye of the beholder and all that. I still adore Pan's People but my wife just can't see it. And I've shown her countless YouTube...

Wasn't it generally believed that at speeds of over 30 mph people would die- from suffocation or something. Its a good job Mr Ford and others didn't listen to that background noise. I'm sorry Jason but I just don't see the merit in demolishing an initiative which doesn't appear to have any...

I don't sign up to the "it won't do any good" mentality and think it's a great shame when we see that sort of response. It can all get a self-fulfilling of course because of the impact these sorts of comments can have. Importantly, the survey isn't solely otter focused and from what I know of...

Whatever you choose, the barbel know it's your birthday today so will happily give themselves up for your angling pleasure. 56 today I hear....

I would be interested in the response to this too as well as knowing if this would be incorporated into a combi-rig allowing a softer material to be used at the sharp end. I fish a swim on the Wye which is a bit of a nightmare. It requires a long cast to reach the fish and the best way of...

I used it on the Wye last season-bouncing meat through a lovely glide, where not much weight was required. This meant touch ledgering- not something I would want to spend hours doing with the rod as its a tad heavy! Think I had 4 fish up to 8lb and it was great fun I must say. The rods...

Graham promotes Herefordshire very eloquently and it's pretty much everything the family have experienced so far. It's been very easy to feel at home here and the genuine warmth from the locals has certainly contributed to that. I can also see that in time I will get to the same sentiment as far...