Those of you who have been regular long term readers of my blog will know that I just love stumbling across unusual links, information and quirky facts about my favourite River Irwell. Over the years I’ve become quite the art connoisseur – especially when I can link other people art, to the places where I […]
Here are the observations of a North Manchester Angler written in 2009 – it gives a great insight as to the impact Cormorants have made on my local River Irwell. (and I’ve added a few observations of my own to conclude) “I’ve run Wickenhall bottom lake in Newhey for around 8 years now. It […]
Hi Everyone – Happy Christmas Have you ever wondered about getting out fishing on Christmas Day? Some people get out there every year without fail, some never I have lucky friends who can get out on the bank every 25th December. From cod fishing on the beach at Rossall Point, Fleetwood; to fishing a match […]
The urge to fish is returning (it never really went away), and I’m looking forwards to blowing off the cobwebs, and getting back out on the bank with my youngest son Tommy who has kept me away from my rods for the last couple of years. My eldest son Matthew now aged 20 still […]
