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Paul, Christchurch are not issuing day tickets this season. As far as I am aware, the only day tickets on the Avon now are Btitford, the Royalty and Bisterne (1August to 30 September). On the Dorset Stour the main one is Throop (tickets available from most local tackle shops, including a...

As Confucius might have said: Never look a gift carp in the mouth! It may not have been your intended target species, but a fish of that size is always worth catching and if you had the tackle on hand that was capable of landing it, as well as a bait that you knew it was likely to take, why...

If he paid with a credit card, he should be able to get his money back, if he contacts the card issuer. May also be able to do a charge back if he used a bank debit card. Worth asking the question anyway. Dave

Steve, We are with Virgin as well and haven’t heard anything since asking for a refund (rather than an ‘open ticket’) over three weeks ago. Hope you manage to get away in October. Dave

Yeah, I should have been in Florida earlier this month but that was kiboshed, just need to get the airfares back now..... Trying again next April although the Donald seems to be doing his best to put the mockers on that one too. Still, we can but hope; otherwise there’s always the following...

Now out of stock. I obviously didn’t read this thread quickly enough! As a matter of interest, Paul, can you remember which store you got them from in America? If it was Bass Pro, I’ll make sure I have a look when I’m next over there on holiday. Dave

Pending clarification, it seems I was right. Latest update from the AT here: https://www.anglingtrust.net/news.asp?itemid=5262&itemTitle=Night+Fishing+%2D+is+it+allowed%3F+Angling+Trust+Update&section=29&sectionTitle=Angling+Trust+News

Just to be clear, my understanding is that the ability to travel for the purposes of taking exercise or ‘approved’ sports/pastimes is available for one day only (each time) and that the expectation is that anyone leaving home to take advantage of this rule is expected to return home the same...

Bl***y predictive text - I intended to say BIVVY brigade, not sure where the bikes came from! Anyway, has anyone else interpreted the “exercise” relaxation that way. If so, should we be concerned that carpers doing long stay (night) fishing trips may muddy the waters and incur the wrath of the...

Possible issue for the carpers is that although angling is allowed from Wednesday, people are still expected to return home every night..... Not sure the bicycle brigade will appreciate that! Dave

Alex, Predominantly HA with some Stour as well as a bit of Thames. The author grew up in London but moved to the Christchurch area and has focussed his attention on the Avon ever since. He has some strong views on tackle and his angling approach - he prefers trotting for roach and has very...

Just finished reading it. Bought as he is a local angler and fishes the Avon and Stour so was hoping for some useful insights. The author certainly has his own approach to fishing these rivers and it is well written and an enjoyable read, with plenty of photos of big barbel and some impressive...

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Just checked for any news on CC13 on their website and it comes up as 404 - Not Found. Also checked their face ache page and that hasn't had any activity in ages. Given their recent production difficulties and delays, I was wondering whether they were suffering financial difficulties and the...

Second series on BBC2 soon. Dave

Stephen (and all others), Thanks for your replies. Hopefully, we may see some rain next week, along with cooler temperatures, which should help a bit. I was not seeking to start another national debate, as the conditions this year are more localised than last year's soaring temperatures and...

My regular water is the Hants Avon. This is currently running at a water temp of just over 20c, having been over 22c a week or so ago. Mean Daily Flow data from the Knapp Mill site is showing this as being less than during the exceptional weather last summer. Salmon fishing has been suspended...

Received my copy yesterday and it is up to the usual very high standards. Sorry to see that Rob Shallcroft is standing down as Editor but I am sure that Martin will make certain that the editorial standards don't slip and the quality is maintained. Dave

Any update, Martin? Dave