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Sunday, 22 March 2026

Chilling and Opportunism

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We had two good days on the roach at the "new" spot, a free park up and in a stunning environment too.  However, we were out of wa...

We Know Where They Live

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After yesterday's success we decided to have another go. You have to dont you ? It had been a cold night, but the river looked in excell...
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Saturday, 21 March 2026

From The Jaws of Defeat ( Again )

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We rolled up at the port at Harwich, thirteen miles from home. Passports checked and then we were pulled over by customs for first time ever...
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Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Road Trip

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Season finished, onward to spring and summer adventures.  I'm packing the Hymer at the moment for the first trip away this year. Over to...
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Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Making Hay

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Yesterday, me and The Chubmeister General recorded another podcast, this time "live on the bank" of the local river, on a very dee...
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Saturday, 28 February 2026

Just Down The Road

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Van in for MOT and I'd left all my tackle in it too. Cobbled together some bits and pieces, including a ridiculous landing net with a on...
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Thursday, 26 February 2026

Land of the Giants

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Barry the Mullet Man text me about 08.00, saying he'd had an 8lb 4oz bream and a 5lb 13oz chub in the first hour. What a start. The rive...
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The Essex Scribbler
Manningtree, Essex, United Kingdom
Im as old as I've ever been, that's all you need to know. I love being outside in the countryside in all weathers, it makes me feel aliiiiive.
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