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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Return to Canada 2017I first went to Canada two years ago and pondered if I should make another trip. The second one was with Hugh Miles as my fishing buddy plus friends including Sandy, (my wife).and it included a stay on Vancouver Island. I really enjoyed the variety that this offered so decided to go yet again this year.
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Urban Fishing with Dominic GarnettHaving met Dominic Garnett a couple of weeks ago, we scheduled a bit of urban fishing at a place where he used to feed carp as a kid.
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Sharking out of Looe 2017After having booked a year ahead, it was disappointing to be faced with storms for our shark pilgrimage to Looe.
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Tenching? at StevenstoneWith the rivers a bit too full for fly fishing and it being too windy for sea fishing, I had to get out and fish the stillwaters - so opted for a short morning session on Stevenstone
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Out After Over Two WeeksAfter suffering from cabin fever looking after Sandy, she was able to manage on her own for an hour and suggested I go fishing. I don't need to be asked twice.Read more... |
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Trout on a Stormy NightA quiet hours fly fishing on the Torridge got curtailed by the weather.Read more... |
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On the Warwickshire AvonAt last, out on the river again. Reg, took me out for a few hours fishing on the Warwickshire Avon to a new water that he had just become a member of, and even loaned me his trotting gear.
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Struggling for MackerelOh for a mackerel, when all around are hauling them in!!!Read more... |
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Caught Up - And All At SeaWith a low tide of only 4.1m we tried to fish a wreck, but all did not go to plan.Read more... |
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All at Sea- Again!After a great time a few days previously and poor weather forecast, we couldn't resist having another day at seaRead more... |
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Sea Fishing Off WelcombeAfter being offered a day out sea fishing with friends on a scorching day, I just had to go.Read more... |
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The Glorious 16th JuneIt was the 16th June and I had to get onto a river to celebrateRead more... |
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Try Again for BassAfter a struggle last time, Graham and I decided to try Crow Point again.Read more... |
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A Madeiran BreakSandy wanted a summer break which I was informed would not be a fishing holiday - but I did sneak a travel rod and bits into my case as he jetted off to Madeira, one of Sandy's favourite places.Read more... |
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Fly Fishing Herefordshire RiversHaving been invited to go fly fishing in the rivers/tributaries of the River Wye by my friend Keith, I couldn't say no.
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A Stevenstone TenchGraham and I decided to lake fish as the rivers were full after 2 days of rain and the bass were not showing yet, so headed to Stevenstone.
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Start Them Young I managed to get out at the weekend to fish, accompanied by my grandsons Xander and Quinn; their first time fishing. Read more... |
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Too Early for Bass?As we have had a warm spell, Graham and I decided to try for bass of Crow Point.
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A Day in the SunWith the weather so fantastic down here I had to get out and fish Darracott last evening
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Tarpon Fishing in Islamorada. Florida KeysLee, our oldest son had said he would love to go back to the Florida Keys to fish for Tarpon, Goliath Grouper and Bull Shark – not much of a list!!
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