November rain
My first session this month and the first for nine weeks, was a blank at one of the Earl of Harrington waters. I fished Woodrow's Pond on...
Nov 30, 2020


September on the river Bure
This month's blog comes from Horning, Norfolk on the River Bure during a week long holiday. The weather was perfect and I fished most...
Sep 30, 2020


August and everything ...
It was a warm, cloudy morning and Swakestone Lock was like Piccadilly Circus. There were several narrow boats either side of the lock,...
Aug 31, 2020


July shenanigans
This month's fishing began at Woodrows, one of the Earl of Harrington Angling Club waters. It was a sunny Monday and I had the place to...
Jul 31, 2020


First fish in months
I was back at Allestree lake at the beginning of the month. This time with a pair of 10' ledger rods and a pair of Abu Cardinal reels, a...
Jun 30, 2020


Fishing again at last
After an unwelcome hiatus we can now all enjoy our fishing again. The joy! With a few days of May left and some places closed due Carp...
May 31, 2020


...Still No Fishing
And so the lockdown continues. I love fishing but it's when you can't do something you love that you realise just how much you enjoy it...
Apr 30, 2020


No Fishing!
Well, as the world is currently in 'Lockdown' I, like all other anglers in the UK sadly aren't able to go fishing. I have, however, been...
Mar 31, 2020


50 Vintage Fishing Reels
February was, unfortunately a month devoid of fishing due to very unsettled weather. High winds, heavy rain, hurricanes and frosts....
Feb 29, 2020


Good old Jack Hargreaves
I didn't manage to get fishing this month, however, I did find this gem. An edition of Old Country with Jack Hargreaves which I vividly...
Feb 29, 2020