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No Fishing…?

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Bob — 3 Comments ↓

I came across a sign the other day whilst scouting new waters, it said members only, no fishing. Fair enough, I thought, go somewhere else. But something about the sign Continue Reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Keep Off, Private Fishing | 3 Comments ↓

A Tribute To Michael Townsend

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Bob — 12 Comments ↓

Michael Townsend (1971-2019) What can I say about Mike Townsend other than he was a friend. A good friend. Not just to me but to a lot of people. One Continue Reading →

Posted in Bob's Blog, General, Uncategorized | Tagged Mike Townsend | 12 Comments ↓

On This Day – March

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Bob — 1 Comment ↓

A look back through Bob Roberts’ archives at fond March memories. Continue Reading →

Posted in General, The Knowledge, The Vault | Tagged Angling Memories | 1 Comment ↓

The Ultimate Trent Guide

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Posted on March 15, 2019 by Bob — 35 Comments ↓

A where to fish guide for the River Trent including day, night and season ticket lengths, who to contact, tackle shops and more. Continue Reading →

Posted in Barbel, General, The Knowledge | Tagged River trent | 35 Comments ↓

Len Gurd – Goodbye Old Friend

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Bob — 4 Comments ↓

Len Gurd – A Tribute Yesterday (10.03.2018) I learned of the passing of an old friend. As near as I can recall I first met Len Gurd in 1991 when Continue Reading →

Posted in Bob's Blog, DVDs, General, Tales Of The Riverbank, The Vault | Tagged anglers paradise, Angling Times, Kevin Maddocks, Len Gurd, Linear Fisheries, Matt Hayes, Zyg Gregorek | 4 Comments ↓

Billy Makin Gets Political

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Bob — 1 Comment ↓

Following on from the first article where Billy told us how Ivan Marks revealed the secret of catching bream, here he reveals the winning format for all bream matches and Continue Reading →

Posted in Bream, General, The Knowledge | Tagged Albert Pierrepont, Billy Makin, Deave Berrows, Fishing and Testicles, Ivan Marks | 1 Comment ↓

Billy Makin’s Masterclass

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Bob — Leave a reply

I’m fortunate to have lived through a great era in angling and during that time I’ve met and frequently fished with many, if not most of the greats yet today Continue Reading →

Posted in General, The Knowledge | Tagged Billy Makin, Fishing and Testicles, Ivan Marks, Steve Toone | Leave a reply

Give Mud And Scratches The Boot

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Bob — Leave a reply

You’re packing up after a glorious day’s fishing. It didn’t matter that the rain never let up because you were catching, but oh dear, your peg’s like a battlefield with mud Continue Reading →

Posted in General, Reviews | Tagged Boot Buddy, Car Protection | Leave a reply

Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Bob — 18 Comments ↓

You know, the more I think about it, the more I become convinced that anglers worship false idols. Blame it on social media if you like, or the ridiculous cult Continue Reading →

Posted in General, The Knowledge | 18 Comments ↓

Ramblings From A Hospital Bed

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Bob — 5 Comments ↓

It’s funny what goes through your head when you’re stuck in hospital and trying hard not to get too bored. Clearly this is not one of my usual blogs but Continue Reading →

Posted in Bob's Blog, General, The Vault | Tagged Barbel, hospital, May, Merkel | 5 Comments ↓

BLITHFIELD – PERCH DAYS

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Bob — 2 Comments ↓

Please note: Contrary to the report in this week’s Angling Times I am not running the perch fishing days at Blithfield Reservoir. Apologies to those who have been requesting further Continue Reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Blithfield Reservoir perch fishing | 2 Comments ↓

David Hall – Goodbye Old Friend

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Bob — 1 Comment ↓

I’m in shock today, but really I shouldn’t be. David Hall passed away this morning after a lengthy illness. It was not unexpected, at least not in my mind, yet Continue Reading →

Posted in General | Tagged David Hall | 1 Comment ↓

Weekend Sport Column – 10th January

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Bob — Leave a reply

It’s Time To Get Organised Happy new year folks! Anyone been wetting a line? Thought not. Just prior to Christmas the UK took a bit of a battering from gale Continue Reading →

Posted in General, The Knowledge, The Vault | Tagged cheese paste, chub, dropshot, grayling, Lamprey, lobworms, maggots, pike, prawns, sardines, zander | Leave a reply

Weekend Sport Column – 29th December

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Bob — 1 Comment ↓

A Pike For Christmas The latter end of the Christmas break is traditionally a busy time for fisheries. Anglers are suffering from early onset cabin fever, usually caused by being Continue Reading →

Posted in General, Piking Basics, The Vault | Tagged canal pike | 1 Comment ↓

Record Breaking Fish

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Bob — 2 Comments ↓

There was a period between 1990 and 2006 when it almost seemed like the angling press (and I’m not singling out any particular publication here) was reporting the capture of Continue Reading →

Posted in General, Other Species, The Knowledge | Tagged British Record Fish Committee, DNA testing of hybrids, Record Fish List | 2 Comments ↓

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  • Bob’s Blog
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  • DVDs
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    • Barbel Days And Ways Volume 1
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