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A very lively debate on a very serious subject. It's great to see differing views and arguments. However, what underpins not only this problem (pollution) but many others is human greed. By that I mean financial greed. It can be individuals or corporate, but it amounts to the same thing. Doing...

What this post prompts is the next question, namely, WHEN to move? Is an hour long enough in one swim? Should it be longer/shorter? When I decide to have a roving session, but find myself in a "comfortable" swim with all the indicators looking good ie cover for fish, river flow, likely fish...

What a great post! I am amazed at how LITTLE you need for a good days fishing. However, I do like my refreshments and if I'm by the river all day I need sarnies, crisps, choccy bar and flask. Its not the fishing gear that takes up the room, but my food!!

Does it say something along the lines of "nothing to see here Guv" ??? (As opposed to Gov!)

Having watched all 3 episodes of Dirty Business it seems clear to me that Thatcher made a basic error is pushing for privatisation. She underestimated human greed. Do any of you on this site truly believe that the foreign Hedge Fund Companies and Investment Corporations based overseas are...

I suffer from high blood pressure. This programme isn't helping! I am beyond angry at the Water Co's, the EA and successive governments. I urge all Forum members to watch. You can get it on "catch-up" if you missed it tonight.

Depends on what seat leg you're wishing to attach it to. I would just get the off-box rod holder (in your case brolly holder) and if it doesn't fit on your particular chair leg, then just buy the adapter. Job done

It's this little gizmo. Great for attaching all kinds of accessories to any chair

This is the one I got from AD. I have a Korum lightweight chair to which I've attached a universal fixing to take any item (tray, brolly arm or in this case the Preston rod holder) so I can pick and choose what I need on the day. Hope this helps.

Quick hint: If, like me you have invested in the Fortis golf-sized brolly you can fit a Preston Off-box rod support to your chair and the Fortis brolly handle fits in it perfectly. Not to be used in high winds obviously but a smaller brolly is easier and lighter to use when roving and provided...

Hi Mark. You make some interesting observations regarding the health of our rivers. To be clear, I am not a chest beating environmentalist but a normal bloke who has been fishing for 70 years! What I have observed over this lifetime of fishing rivers throughout the UK is their gradual decline...

River Thurne at Coldharbour yesterday. Lovely surroundings and beautiful weather. Good job a fish didn't come along to spoil the tranquility! 🤣

Having a chat with some fishing mates over a pint or two and the subject went to old school bite indicators. We recalled how, as kids, we used Fairy Liquid tops which we clipped onto the line and held it down using a knitting needle pushed into the soil. Early form of monkey climber. Anyone...

Great post and fantastic photos. Having fished my whole life (now in my early 70's) I've seen loads of fantastic sights when fishing. However, I still get goosebumps when I see bittern. Living near to and fishing the Norfolk Broads, I've been fortunate enough to see these rare, secretive birds...

Our local Club has now introduced a rule at our lake that if a carp is caught estimated at 5lb+ during a match it is weighed, independently verified and returned immediately. The same rule applies to pleasure anglers and in fairness, any large fish are immediately returned to the water anyway...

Definitely not talking rubbish. The problem with many environmental problems is PROVING who is to blame. 20 years ago I saw clean gravel beds in the Wye, now all I see is thick sludge covering the river bed. 20 years ago I saw lovely streamer weed now all I see is that horrible sticky weed. The...

I'm not aware of what angling organisations are joining this action? I agree with you regarding catch rates. I have a log of fish caught on my annual "pilgrimage" to the Wye covering the last 20 years. Grim reading sadly. Big reduction in numbers of fish caught.

I have just read about the "biggest ever environmental law suit" being held in the High Court against 3 x organisations accused of polluting the Rivers Wye, Lugg and Usk. It seems 4,000 people joined this action being led by law firm Leigh Day. It will be interesting to see how this progresses...

I've used Brandon Lodge B&B in Hereford before. They have a few bedrooms that are outside the main building, so great for putting your gear in. Lovely full English breakfasts as well!!

Hi Christian. Thanks for your response. You sound a bit like me in that, when I'm watching my rod tip and an unusual bird flies past, I grab my binoculars to get a closer look, forgetting I'm meant to be fishing. Like most guys, I can't multi task so if I get a bite, I miss it! 😂. But, I may...