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About 20 years ago I was lure fishing on the Grand Union Canal at Slough at the back end of the season. The water was as clear as crystal and you could see every detail of the supermarket trolleys and old bike frames that littered the canal bed. It was great fun to see pike chase the lure and...

A Twyford man who will be missed by anglers and blues fans alike. I was fortunate to spend a day with him on Marlow weir. He was a true gentleman and the last of the Thames professionals. RIP. Steve

I fish this stretch and thankfully have never had a problem. I will keep a lookout so thanks for the heads up. Steve

Stay positive. Every blank bring you nearer to the next fish and success is all the sweeter when it comes. Steve

I'll let you know when I catch one :-). Steve

I like putting a bit of prawn and the tail of a lobworm on the hook to produce a prawn cocktail you would never have seen at a 70s wedding reception. The carp love it. Steve

Many thanks for organising a great day Graham. Thanks also to Paul for taking the photos and providing a fly fishing masterclass. Those poor trout didn't stand chance! Steve

Just had a thought. Anyone who hasn't fly fished might not appreciate the need to wear some sort of eye protection so if you don't wear glasses make sure you have some sunglasses. A hook in the eye is guaranteed to spoil your day. Steve

All sounds good Graham. That is a cracking pike Paul. I once saw one lying in the margin that you could have put a saddle on. It will definitely be windy and lots of layers are advisable. It can be a bit daunting casting a size 14 buzzer into 160 acres of water that looks like the North Sea...

Stock-take completed. I have a complete spare outfit comprising rod and reel with floating line (8wt). I also have two other rods that are usable if someone has reels/line. Hopefully with the warmer weather the trout will be looking upwards and floating lines/buzzers will be the order of the...

I can definitely provide a complete spare set. Will be having a good sort out at the weekend and will let you know if I find anything else. Steve

I am just worried that if I die first my wife will sell all my gear for the amount I told her I paid for it :D. Steve

I will have a dig around in the tackle shed and see what I can come up with. I definitely have 2 x 7/8 wt rods plus reels so I should be able to supply a complete outfit if needed. I will tie a few killer patterns that have done the business in the past. My most successful fly is tied as...

I used to fish the GUC in Slough as a kid. The top method for catching tench was floating crust. Never caught tench on floating baits anywhere else. We would stalk them in the crystal clear water and lob a bait onto the nearest weedbed. The tench would work their way towards the bread with that...

I can make the 12th Graham. Steve

I have enough fly fishing gear to start my own tackle shop and I am happy to bring and share. Any idea of a date yet? Steve

I would be up for this Graham, depending on the date. I have fished there quite a bit. Hopefully with some warmer weather we would be on to floating lines etc. Cheers. Steve

I left it late. 12.05 on the last day saved a pretty poor season on the rivers for me. Steve

You are a bad man for showing me that link Graham. I sense another addition to my centrepin collection. Steve

You have a pm John. Steve