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Hi Chaps I must admit, I never just “Go fishing†these days, I always have an objective in mind and I don't just go with the idea that I will try and catch my target species, I always have to have a “minimum requirementâ€, that might be trying to catch a Barbel where there are few, or it...

First one this year, came off the canal next to my office. Proves that beauty can be found in even the most depressing of places! Cheered me up no end today, what a sad man I am, perhaps I need a hobby?

As some of you may know Steve is un-well at the moment, this means that he is un-able to speak on the telephone. If you wish to pass on your good wishes, please either send a text or leave a voice message and Steve or Fran will get back to you. Fran would like to thank those that have...

Hi Chaps I hope Andy does not mind and I know this is very short notice but Dave Currel and I are giving a talk and slide show tomorrow at:- Hatfield Social Club (Opposite Hatfield Main line station) in Hatfield Hertfordshire, AL9 5ER. Start time is 8.00pm Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets...

Like many members I have been keeping a keen eye open as events unfold regarding Steve Stringer, I hope this will end well, but time is passing and things look very bleak at the moment. We all take risks when we fish, being alone on a river at night in inclement weather is perhaps not a...

Several years ago Mike Wilson (Yes him, the famous Leg-end from Savay) and I decided we would try a spot of pre-baiting on Old Father Thames. At the time we were fishing a nice quiet spot just downstream of a weir, the swims were nice and comfy, protected by a decent stand of trees, nice...

One Saturday in early August I decided to fish a water that is run by a small club in Hertfordshire, I joined about 3 years ago because they hold a summer evening league for the first ten Mondays of the season and I wanted to keep my hand in with the match fishing. The competition is fierce...

Hi Chaps I know this is short notice but I thought I might try anyway. Myself and a friend are booked for a weekend fishing on the Wye, unfortunately a family crisis has meant that my friend has had to cry off. He is more than happy to pay for the weekend, that said, I would like to try...

That looks a nice chunky fish, I expect it tonked about a bit! AND he looks happy, then again why wouldn't he? Cracking fish mate.

Hey up Den! That is one lovely looking fish mate! Nearly spat out my Tea when I saw the shiny bonce on the front page! How big was she or is this a new competition? Are you offering a massive cash prize? Tight lines buddy.

Well done mate!! Getting among them again? Just goes to prove, Form is temporary, class is perminant!;);):):):):):)

Nice one from the Royalty! It is not always about how big but where you catch them!! Well done that man.

Hi Richard Nice fish that!! I see the silky skills that relieved me of so much of my pools money are still producing the lumps:) Glad to see you are still doing the bizzo mate. What is the word on the new closing times mate, are the lads happy enough?

After a call from my old mate Keith Clark of the Francis Francis Punt Club I found myself invited for a day on The Tidal Thames near to Twickenham. I have fished on the punts many times before and Keith is super company whether you catch or not so I was keen to have a day out with him before...

Hi Chaps thought i would draw this to your attention - https://barbel.co.uk/site/vbulletin/forum/showthread.php?t=1729 All are welcome and you will deffo learn something about the fish movement in the Ouse, It will probably go against what is currently believed. This includes...

I would like one of these rods, anyone got one for sale?

I know things have been tough for some this season just finished; the very cold weather (and even colder water) has been the kiss of death for some rivers. I have kept my eye on the river reports and I have to say, either the fishing has been a bit pants, OR, some, like me have kept a bit quiet...