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    Despite systematic discharge of raw sewage into our rivers throughout 2019, water firms are still paying huge dividends to shareholders...

    Recent Guardian article makes grim reading: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/01/water-firms-raw-sewage-england-rivers
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    Home page

    Haven't been here for a while, which is no reflection on you (us) lovely lot. Just thought the new home page message is very well written, kind of nails it. Sad but true is the message I guess. But nothing will stop me sitting on the bank of the Kennet. My best to everyone. Nick
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    Wanted Hooper Barbel Rod

    Anyone got a 12' Sundridge Hooper Barbel rod they'd like to sell me for a reasonable price? Thanks Nick
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    RIP Roger Barnes

    Not that I knew Roger, but I've just read a piece on him and am moved enough to share the link below. One of life's good guys by this and all accounts: Caught by the Reaper – Roger Barnes - Caught by the River
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    Rod for the boot?

    Any recommendations for a spare 12/11ft 1.5lb rod that will keep/fit in the boot of a hatch back car? have read that a Greys Prodigy 3pc (but not the TX) might be the answer, it needs to be no more than a metre long when packed up and would help me go away with the family without having to put...
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    How do you cast in the dark?

    How do you cast in the dark? Stupid question really but would be interested to know tactics from those that favour night fishing. My eyesight isn't what it used to be and faced with some swims where the target is across the bank under a willow I wouldn't trust myself to get it just right.
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    Fwd: Angling Trust team hails breakthrough over cormorant problem

    News coming through: Angling Trust team hails breakthrough over cormorant problem - The Angling Trust "Anglers and fishery managers have today welcomed the decision by the Natural Environment and Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon to replace the current bureaucratic and wholly inadequate system...
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    Selfish Part 2

    I’m amazed at the criticisms I’ve read aimed at people that pre-bait with hundreds of KGs of bait, or fish with 10s of KGs in any one session. What’s wrong with it? Next they’ll be saying it’s wrong to use trawler nets. Or like the lord of the manor used to do: get your servants to put barrows...
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