2011 – Early August Blog
Bit rushed at the moment so you’ll be relieved to hear this is one of my shorter blogs. Afraid I simply don’t have enough time just now to include everything I’ve been up to over the past week or two so maybe they’ll drop into the next one. But where shall I start? I was booked [...]
2011 – Another Early July Blog
I fished my little river again yesterday. And blanked. That might seem to you like I had a tough day but I had anything but. I had a fascinating day and had I really wanted to I could have caught fish from certain swims, but I didn’t really want to. Does that sound a bit [...]
Book Extract – ‘Reflections’ By Chris Turnbull
REFLECTIONS – A New Book By Chris Turnbull I feel privileged to have been afforded the opportunity to review many fine angling books in my time but that honour pales into frivolity when compared to those occasions when authors and publishers allow me an opportunity to actually publish extracts or sample chapters from their books along [...]
2011 – Early July Blog
Greetings everyone. Make yourself comfortable because this is one monster of a blog. My intention was to publish it next week but it just seems to grow by the hour, almost organically. So much has happened in the past week it’d be pointless not to share it with you sooner. I do hope you’re catching a [...]
2011 – Late June Blog
Let’s kick off the river season in style with a bumper blog that’s rammed with all manner of fishing issues, great catches and a bit of fun. There’s a serious message or two plus a few images that capture the very essence of why we bother to go fishing at all. It’s a proper old [...]
Tales Of The Riverbank – Part 15
In which Bob Roberts continues to share tales from his angling life. Chapter 15 looks at a few of the many sessions he has shared with top angler Matt Hayes… Days With Hayes – What An Expert Can Do… Matt Hayes and I were good friends long before he rose to his exalted position in [...]
From Carbology to Zangling – Lee Swords
I love fishing the Trent; it is a passion of mine that has never waned but often wandered, sometimes far off the beaten track of accepted wisdom and common practice. For as long as I can remember I have always kept an open mind in regards to the species of fish I am supposed to [...]
Tales Of The Riverbank – Part 14
The saga continues with just a few of my experiences with the Bewdley Brawler himself, Mr Des Taylor… Days With Des – “Are You A Whiteface Then?” At Christine’s funeral Des Taylor asked if I’d like to have a crack at his pool. He had the rights to a small water that held chub to 7 [...]
2011 – Late April Blog
Bob Roberts’ angling blog is regarded by thousands as a simply unbeatable read. Here he shares his views on barbel spawning, carp off the top, mastermind, Morrissey, the treasures of the Nile and much, much more.
An Appeal By John Wilson MBE – Will You Help?
As you know, I met up with John Wilson the other day and he was telling me about a project he’s involved with in the Predation Action Group. Essentially he’s prepared a dossier recording how his local waters and businesses have been affected by cormorants and otters and he’s asking if other anglers around the country [...]
