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Matthew In my opinion the Jet Boil is an excellent system, one I have used for several years, I first used it when I spent 6 weeks floating and fishing the Rogue River in Oregon. Then in the Arctic circle of Sweden. I couldn't have asked for a better bit of kit. Also on the plus side its not...

Adrian back in 1951 after reading Mr Crabtree Goes Fishing I pestered my grandfather to take me to the Royalty Fishery, thinking in those days that members of the Royal family fished the place hence its name. But of course not true. The scenery certainly did disappoint, but not the fishing and...

It's not just anglers but the general public from small kids to pensioners, we are known as the dirty nation of western Europe. Its not a minority but majority.Outside the bookmakers in Clitheroe the ground is covered in cigarette butts as is the Asian taxi rank. I had a letter published in the...

The practise of setting long lines is happening on many waters, I have removed them from the Rivers Ribble, Kennet, Wye and Aire, two weeks ago I removed 11 set lines and a gill net from a stretch of the River Ribble on the RVBC water in Clitheroe, during a surveillance operation. It was...

I have a TFG 15' rod on the recommendation of Phil Chun of totaloutdoors1@gmail.com, I find it ideal for barbel with fish to just over 8lbs, the length also allows me to stret-peg, which I find an excellent searching method. Regards Martin

John Gleeson and John Monaghan have arranged a competition on the River Ribble for Saturday 24th September 2011 All the money raised going to the ABF The Soldiers Charity. The anglers will meet for the draw at 07-30 hrs behind the Shaw's Arms public house Walton Le Dale. The competition will be...

Reference catching sea trout these fish are not ready to drop their eggs until the autumn, We pack up fly fishing for them long before they cut their reds,also I return all my salmon and sea trout

this so called person, I want call him an angler, didn't want to listen hence the verbal lashing. Fish of any species are the most important things in our lives as anglers and should be treated with respect. They are the future for kids not yet born to enjoy what we do today.

I want be back on the rivers until about the middle of July to give the fish a chance to spawn and recover. Having travelled 250 miles I caught a chub with milt coming from the vent, I stopped fishing immediately. On another river I could see barbel spawning, so I gave up. On a day ticket...

Adrian that club must be congratulated on its action. I get fed up with the general public abusing other peoples property

Dear Mark I did see your car, In fact I was on my way down river to see you, when I spotted 2 scum bags near our cars, as I approached them, they went off down river then along the main track. As I was catching up with them they went off into the woods then across the field. I managed a 5-6-0...

Mark and others the big problem is a few dog owners control their animals, but the majority don't. Its the same with litter, the majority don't care. I had to collect a load of rubbish before I could go fishing on Tuesday as I couldn't leave the country lane parking area looking like a tip. On...

I have just got in from the river, checking my traps I found one mink which was shot, checking the W/T it was up 4 degrees F I decided to fish for the chub catching a few good fish on cheese paste. Ref the grey squirrel I kill the grey squirrel as they cause a lot of damage in the countryside...

Good news on the mink, I run 10 mink traps on the River Ribble but sadly there are only three of us to the best of my knowledge doing this work, I also use mink traps for capturing grey squirrels. We must all do more against the predators this includes the two legged variety. We get a lot of...

Good day everyone when you see a group of Cormorants 3 or more please take photograph and send it to me with location date and time. martin@flyfishing.plus,com We all need to take some action. Also encourage your club, syndicate or association to apply for a licence. Its our right to have a...

The following is certainly good news, all anglers must be prepared to get out and photograph groups of cormorants as evidence they are about in numbers, also its time for action from angling clubs in applying for a licence to cull. Don't leave it to others. I get fed up with the moaners, now is...

At The Water's Edge programme on BBC Radio Lancashire Thursday 13th January 2011 at 19-05 hrs will have interviews with the late Richard Walker including Richard talking about his record carp. It can be heard for 7 days via the internet on this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/lancashire/programmes...

Dear Neil chub are well known for picking your the bait in their lips, if you are fishing a hair I suggest you use a short hair with the bait virtually on the shank, even then you will no doubt miss some chub. If its a barbel you want to fish a hair about an inch, then ignore the other taps. I...

Dear Ian let me know if you want to feature this on my programme At The Waters Edge on BBC Radio I will be at the Big One on 21st Feb Regards Martin James Tel 07779-473798

Bass fishing Dear Chris back in the 1950's -70's I done a lot of beach and boat fishing for bass, One beach venue that attracted me was Dungeness with its steep beaches sloping down onto hard sand, with its famed Dustbin area, caused by the strong tides racing around the point creating what...