You see, to me, a canal is a stillwater, even though it does actually flow at times thanks to the openingof locks and the toppingup from compensation reservoirs. However you can fish canals in the closed season. They do not flood in the same way a river might and they only exist because of boats....

By heck it’s been a busy week or so since the last blog. Where on earth does the time go. Still the fish have been kind to me, the sun has shone and there are many more adventures lining up in my diary so things will remain interesting for a long time to come yet. Mind you, Even the old heron...

At last the ’real’ fishing season is in full swing again so here’s a bumper edition of the blog for all who love their fishing…     Either that or someone’s bought a voodoo doll and these twinges have absolutely nothing to do with my pole fishing and everything to do...

February Blog (Part Two)   Brrrr….!!!! As ever I was struggling to find time to get out on the banks in the early part of February but that’s been no bad thing if I’m being honest. All the local lakes and canals had a thick lid of ice on them and I’m not the kind who is desperate e...

Merry Christmas!   Ah well, it’s almost Santa Time and for some that means a week off work and lots of time to go fishing. For me it’s a chance to spend time with family and friends – the fishing can wait. Well, I might sneak out the once but I have to confess my diary is looking pretty full....

December Blog (Part One)   It’s arguably a bit early for writing the December Blog but I doubt I’ll be getting out too often in the coming weeks. With the weather so bitter right now and a bit of extra water to boot, some of it snow melt, the rivers are a bit tricky to say the least. B...