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From memory it is looking downstream towards Denaby and Conisborough, with Mexborough (Ferry Boat lane, with the Ferry Boat Pub) on the left bank and Old Denaby on the right . In those days (early 60's) to get from Old Denaby (where we lived) to the Mexborough shops, meant we had to cross 5 or...

I hear the fishing on the Don has improved since I used to cross it with my mother on the old hand pulled ferry. In those days it ran black with pollution from the steel works and coking plant/slag heaps. I bet that weir in the background now produces Barbel as opposed to old boots and tin cans...

IMHO the problem of man's negative impact on the natural environment including our rivers, is a very big and different issue and discussion. But the fact that otters kill other large animals, for example a 7lbs Barbel. Then only eats a small proportion of the killed animal and the next time it...

I really don't see the difference between a farmer, small holder or landowner who has foxes taking lambs/chickens etc having the right to control them (cull). And a fish farmer, fishery owner, riparian rights holder or landowner being able to do the same with otters. I'm a big conservation and...

Hi Stephen it could be because their is more cover (weed, reeds and trees) in summer. I'm not qualified to comment as only started fishing again after a long lay-off in Oct 2017. As an aside, I fished (for Chub) a quiet stretch of the Avon around the Avon causeway on Wed (which I'd never fished...

Hi Chris for the last two months I've been using the new Drennan 3 rod quiver (see link) https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/drennan-specialist-3-rod-compact-quiver I can get 3 made up rods (I normally only carry 2) on the outside, 4 x Banksticks , plus two large corkscrew guy rope pegs (for...

Thanks all for your comments. Stephen, you're correct, I am referring to the Dorset Stour and Muscliffe as the stretch with lots of dogs present. It seems at best the presence of dogs during the day may make the otters more cautious and nocturnal, but not displace them onto quieter 'no dogs...

I do not want to re-open a debate on otters and their impact on fish populations in UK rivers. But I've made the following observations and wondered about other forum members experiences. Do you think the amount of dogs which have access to a stretch has an impact and reduces the otter activity...

Tony, looks like a real bargain. I just paid £75 for one of these http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/sprayway-mens-cronus-jacket-p422280 I've worn it twice it seems very good, but yours looks hard wearing and great value. Greg.

Hi Paul I share your frustration. I've just invested in a new set of luggage including a 40L bergan, quiver and the Drennan Specialist Compact 20L Roving Bag. The roving bag alone has four plastic zips. They look and feel pretty robust, but as Bob advises I rub the edge of a candle along the...

Christmas what's not to like... family, friends, food, drink, presents and holidays...........I love it. But the weather and rivers conditions were good. Seasons greatings Greg

Terry I bought a Fox Specialist Ajustalevel chair, without considering the weight....4.5 kg!!! I returned it. I bought the Fox Duralight 3.2 Kg and a very good chair. I also bought a Chub RS Plus Superlight for roving, stalking and long walk ins to swims. It is very good and only 2.26 Kg and...

George the rod I bought at the beginning of the winter and I'm using for trotting is the Okuma Carbonite Match Rod Length: 13/15', 3/4pc. I think I paid circa £39.00 from GoOutdoors (with and extra 10% military/vets discount). Seem ok but a bit early to give a recommend. See a links...

Thank's to all for taking the time to contribute. Lots of good advice and food for thought. Mark in the past like you I tended to put the float though 2 to 3 times before feeding any mash. It's amazing how many times you get a decent fish. I'm fishing the Avon and Stour so if I get the tell tale...

Thank you all for your responses. I Have a few questions and comments. 1. (Terry/Paul/Steve) If you fish braid as main line at what point do you go over to mono hook length? I ask because if you fish braid to far below the float, surely this is highly visible to chub? 2. (Jon/Graham) you...

After a return to angling following a long lay off I'm looking for advice/opinions on line choice, for long trotting flake for chub. The intention being to fish as heavy as I can get away with. Having purchased a 15" match rod I loaded a reel with 6lbs Drennan double strength. On the first...