I’ve had a few sessions recently on Drinkwater Park Lake, which is the closest fishing venue to my home. Mostly its been lots of jack pike falling to spinners, but i had this lovely net of roach on hemp and caster. Many people think that hemp and caster is a summer combination, but I’ve found […]
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I’ve bought a few bits of new tackle this week from ebay (bargains!) so was keen to get out for a few hours this afternoon, and give them an airing one of the lakes behind my house. A new pole was the first new item to be test driven, light as a feather and lovely […]
A little rummaging aroung the internet – and I found a record of a debate in the Houses Of Parliament regarding pollution of the Irwell. RIVER IRWELL (POLLUTION)HC Deb 18 April 1950 vol 474 cc91-106 91 § Mr. Anthony Greenwood (Rossendale)The subject to which I want to call attention tonight is the pollution of the […]
The first was on Thursday, spent in the company of Big Dave up at Pendle View trout lake. I dint get a touch in two hours – the first time I’ve ever blanked there. I didn’t feel so bad, as so did the other two anglers fishing the lake. Fishing buzzers under a bung, i […]
I spent the afternoon flinging lures and wobbling roach around Salford Quays and the lower reaches of the River Irwell without success.Some lovely winter sunshine made it a pleasure to be out and about. Imagine my pleasure this evening to find out that one of my fishing pals has had a successful day My friend […]
Last night, I’m very sad to say, I experienced one of lifes OH NO @%#!& moments. The realisation that after erasing the photos stored in my camera, and deleting the content of my computers recycle bin – the folder in which I thought i had stored the days fishing photos was EMPTY!I’m an idiot 🙁Under […]
After weeks of flu enforced inactivity I finally made it out fishing this afternoon. Sitting in the house looking at the sunshine in the back garden – I just couldnt resist nipping out for an hours lure fishing on the park lake which is only 4 minutes walk from my back door. Third cast I […]
So another year ends, as always plenty to look back on and laugh about, situations to reflect on, and happy memories to smile about.“The List 2010” ended with my species count of 23 being pipped by Tonys 24, with Phil getting a very respectable 19. I found i had an increased workload from September onwards […]
Commencing 7pm Tuesday the 4th Jan 2011, Bolton Fly Tying Club are starting a series of demonstration/instruction evenings for budding fly tyers. The series will start off with a demonstration of tying simple buzzer patterns, followed by the opportunity to have a go at tying some of your own afterwards. I”ve been going on an […]
Snow, Ice, Christmas duties and a heavy dose of flu have all conspired to keep me house bound for the last week or so.I felt slightly more chipper this evening, and was soon fingers and thumbs at the vice. They might not be pretty – but they work. manchester fishing Irwell Ribble Trout