This diary sections shows what we get up to, sometimes in the business but often around and about. As I go fishing on every chance I get, I thought you might like to see what I catch in each place, tactics and bait used. You will soon realise that I am not a sophisticated angler and anybody can do what I do (most people probably better)
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The Quest for MulletAfter being challenged by Brian in the shop that I couldn't catch a mullet from the River Torridge, I have been trying to learn and made it at the fourth attempt.Read more... |
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The Coarse Season OpensNow that the 16th had passed, I managed to get a day on the Bristol Avon on 18th fishing for chub and barbel.Read more... |
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Back on the TorridgeAfter enjoying the delights of the Windrush, I had to get out on the Torridge, but with waders this time!Read more... |
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A Lovely Summer EveningAt last the weather changed as the wind switched to a south westerly which resulted in the air temperature rising by about 10 degrees F, and with glorious sunshine, I had to go for a couple of hours fishing in the evening.Read more... |
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All For A MulletAfter being challenged by brian in the shop one day that I couldn't catch a mullet from within the Torridge River I have been increasing my knowledge, but this say was a disaster!Read more... |
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A Day on the WindrushIt was mayfly season and my chance to go on a long-awaited trip to fish the River Windruch with Bob Gibbs as my guide and host. This was a treat for me, I purchased the days fishing at a joint fund raising auction for the Avon Roach Project and the Barbel Society, two worthy causes.Read more... |
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Float Fishing AgainAfter all of the travels and different types of fishing that I have done over the past six months, it was good to settle down for a quiet speel of float fishing last night at Darracott Reservoir.Read more... |
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Fred Buller's MBE InvestitureIn the January New Year's Honours' Listing, Fred Buller received an MBE for services to angling literature. His investiture was arranged for May and we were honoured to be invited.Read more... |
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Angling Heritage book signingAngling history in the making - Buller & Yates at Brobury House for a special event.Read more... |
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Barrie Welham's visit to DevonWe were honoured to be visited this month by Barrie Welham, tournament caster and former MD of Garcia Mitchell (UK) and Chairman of Orvis (UK).Read more... |
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Marathon ManWhilst all the diary entries so far are what we do, we are really proud of Sandy's brother Gerard for overcoming adversity to complete the London Marathon and hope you may find it inspiring.Read more... |
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Recollections - Bob Buteux and Len ArberyAt the end of March, Sandy and I travelled across to Essex to record the next instalment of Recollections featuring Bob Buteux and Len Arbery.Read more... |
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Cod Fishing From BradwellNever one to miss an opportunity to go fishing, as were in Essex, I was able to have a day fishing for cod from Jahn Rawle's boat out of Bradwell. After my failings in India, it was good to have the sea gods smiling on me.Read more... |
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Back in India on the RamgangaAfter a visit two years ago, we couldn't wait to get back to India and to try for more mahseer whilst researching for the Mahseer Trust. It proved a superb expedition, although the fishing was very hard.Read more... |
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Fishing on the KennetHaving enjoyed the warmth of Florida, it was different to be fishing in a blizzard back in the UK, but after the big thaw, the sport was better than expected.Read more... |
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On the Wylye at lastAfter the previous days blizzard on the Kennet, and the warning of rain, it was great to have a mild day long-trotting for grayling on the chalk stream.Read more... |
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Visiting Fred Buller MBEAfter a couple of days fishing, the travels ended on another high note; visiting Fred Buller (now an MBE) and his wife Margaret.Read more... |
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Florida for ChristmasSandy and I went awat for just over three weeks for Christmas. It was a bit of a fishing holiday for me, as well as a family holiday. This diary entry covers the fishing bit of the trip only and sandy will write about the balance in her entry soon to be listed.Read more... |
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Cod Fishing off BradwellA few weeks ago we had planned to go cod fishing in the Thames estuary off Bradwell. However, it turned out to be a wind swept week so we stayed within a mile of the marina or shelter.Read more... |
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Recollections with Fred BullerAfter I spent the previous day cod fishing, Sandy called on Fred Buller in order for him to sign the 'Recollections' book blocks before taking them to the binders the following day.
As ever, he and his wife Margaret were very welcoming and we really enjoyed a day in their company, together with Ted Andrews, the artist, who has produced some wonderful cartoons to accompany the tales in the text.Read more... |
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