2011 – Late October Blog
Only a brief blog this time, for which I trust you’ll be eternally greatful. There simply doesn’t appear to be enough time at the moment to fit everything in and Continue Reading →
Only a brief blog this time, for which I trust you’ll be eternally greatful. There simply doesn’t appear to be enough time at the moment to fit everything in and Continue Reading →
Some anglers and clubs find it difficult to accept the use of live baits and yet this is the most natural form of prey for many species of fish including Continue Reading →
The term ‘gassed-up’ basically means that the pike is full of excess gas when landed. This is something which I’ve found to be a very rare occurrence but the consequences Continue Reading →
It’s a common myth that pike cannot see well enough in the dark to feed at night. As with all predators, the pike’s sensory organs are very advanced, which gives Continue Reading →
To catch big pike you’ve first got to locate them. Easier said than done on some waters, particularly the larger ones. Many variable factors effect the location of big pike Continue Reading →
I fished all season last year from October to March fishing waters from Cumbria to the Norfolk Broads and although I caught 55 doubles, I still only managed to catch Continue Reading →
You know I hate to rush these blogs but sometimes I get my fishing head on and need to be spending more time on the bank than bashing away on Continue Reading →
Lough Derg, Ireland, 2011 “What would it take to tempt you to come over and fish Lough Derg?” Said the email. “I suppose an invitation would be a good starting Continue Reading →
While My Float’s Still Cocked – An Extract Every now and then an opportunity comes your way that you cannot possibly turn down. This is one of them. Maurice J Pledger, Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
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. Continue Reading →
Grab a cuppa, make yourself comfortable and settle down for one of Bob’s mega blogs. Sometimes, when there’s so much happening, I struggle to get around to pressing the publish Continue Reading →
Roaching At Ranskill Nigel and Lynda Hawke have been friends for the past 20 years or so. They own Lakeside Fisheries at Ranskill, just south of Bawtry although I first set Continue Reading →
Looks like Yorkshire river anglers can look forward to some excellent chub fishing on the Swale in a year or two as there appears to be loads of 2-3lb chub around Continue Reading →
Well, That’s January done and dusted. I’d better re-name this blog Early February! Weather’s picking up though and the fish are biting again. How good is that? And how are Continue Reading →