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It's probably down to the massive larder at their disposal, an otter's "range" is dependant on available food. With the number of fisheries, gravel pits, etc along most rivers, food is plentiful so no big need to compete. If that food source diminishes would would soon see the otters battling...

I don't completely buy the otter theory on ALL rivers, take the Loddon for example, otter present since around 2002-2003, no ground swell in numbers at all..... The otter population will be in 2nd or 3rd generation now, totally wild animals. There are plenty of big barbel get caught but smaller...

Having read so many over the years, I posted one I haven't seen discussed on the Loddon thread, here it is for all: How many recaptures and releases can a barbel survive, bearing in mind handling skills and care taken by all, if not killed, how many recaptures before fish become as wary as...

Yes, put straps around the lot, or buy double sided Velcro and cut to whatever length you want

1961 available to all Graham

We actually have the opposite problem, rivers these days are way too clean. Years back the upper reaches of rivers only supported trout, sticklebacks, bullheads, etc due to the cleanliness and lack of nutrients. European regulations with regards water quality have cleaned lower reaches way too...

Although there is mention of fatty food, there is still no mention of sex changing hormones in the food. Remember that document is by someone making a case to buy wild salmon and not farmed and raising potential health risks to humans

I have done loads of research since we spoke on Sunday Graham, not wanting to give an uninformed answer. There is nowhere I can find mention of using feed to de-sex farmed fish, this would be too hit and miss. The fish (e.g. trout, salmon and halibut) eggs are removed from females and...

I am sure some would wish to attend to pay their respects: Firstly, I need to let you know that the funeral arrangements are as follows; 3:20pm on 12th March 2015 at West Herts Crematorium, Garston, Watford. Wake almost certain to be held at Hatfield Social Club, opposite Hatfield Station...

Hi all, Paul Hill and Veralum AC are compiling a tribute to present to Keith's family, please read below: Hi Guys I am looking at putting together a high quality leatherbound copperplate volume of Keith's fishing memories, which we will present to the family. I want this to be filled with...

Thanks Andy

Duncan has summed up perfectly for me, I am still reeling!! Keith called me Sunday to talk about my recent holiday, he was jolly and upbeat as Lesley is now better following her heart scare last year, he was planning a nice long haul holiday in the sun in the next month or so!! Really, really...

Saw this on Facebook earlier, hope he makes a good and speedy recovery, the heart is a complex organ but medicine these days seems to work miracles.

I would imagine this theft to be a random chance thing, the thief hoping to find a wallet or a mobile phone rather than bait, sandwiches and bits of tackle. There are plenty of chancing scum everywhere, we are probably lucky they are fewer in this area than many and it probably makes us far less...

What a cracker Luke, you must still be buzzing mate :)

That footpath is a known homosexual pervert meeting place Steve, they probably thought you were just another "one of them"!!! :D

Well done Jerry, Paul, Phil, Dave and other guest anglers, what HAS been achieved this year is amazing and a credit to you all!! I hope people get the donations pouring in now, you lads have given it all, time for people to show their support, a great and worthy charity!!

Many people super glued them to stop them coming loose

Sticky baits Krill Dunc

Although I hate to say it, the Yorkshire (curse and spit) rivers have got to be at the top of the list!!