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Sunday, 14 September 2025

On The Munch

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Isn't that what the carpies say when the fish are feeding ? Well,they are. Yesterday was cool and windy. I drove over the bridge and pul...
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Saturday, 6 September 2025

Sticky Business

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After a few days work it was time to get the fly rod out for a go for the mullet. I'd no idea what to expect, as I'd not tried for f...
Wednesday, 3 September 2025

End of the Summer

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Back home after four and a half weeks, another great trip with a few ups and downs. Three van tyres replaced ( long story ), six hundred qui...
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Sunday, 31 August 2025

Land of the Giants

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One thing was clear. I'd hit the river at exactly the right time. It was time to make hay, so next morning,  as usual, I was out at dawn...
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Saturday, 30 August 2025

The Most Infuriating Fish in the World

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No, its not, as everyone will tell you, mullet. It's asp. A few years ago when I was feeder fishing on the Ijssel, I kept seeing fish be...
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Thursday, 28 August 2025

The Mighty Waal ( again )

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The Ijssel was a bit of a disappointment. The river had dropped four or five feet since we'd last seen it a couple of weeks ago. Plenty ...
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Sunday, 17 August 2025

The Baltic

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Change of scenery, we moved southwards on to the island of Lolland in southern Denmark. Couple of lovely park ups, some interesting fishing ...
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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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