floating bread, with a lead running bomb.
We chose a misty day in late summer, arriving at the boat moorings just as the early morning sun rose in the sky, causing the cloud to dissipate in wraith-like fingers around Ben Vorlich and its satellite hills, illuminating the little village of Lochearnhead on the far shore. A ray of sunlight glanced off the…
This month we have yet another competition, tackle and fishery reviews, plus the usual feast of articles for you to consume. There is, as always, something for everyone here, from the dedicated big game angler to the guy under the green brolly on the canal. Please, don’t just read about your favourite discipline, because you’ll…
Dace [Species Menu] [Dace articles] Common name: Dace Latin name: Leuciscus leuciscus Record weight: 1lb 4oz 4 dram. Caught by J. L. Gasson from the Little Ouse River in Norfolk in 1960. Distribution: Once very common in the UK, dace, and particularly large dace, are becoming increasingly rare. Possible reasons for the decline in dace…
This style of fishing is a method I normally employ when I’m after big fish like barbel and chub with big baits on the hook. It’s a very positive style of fishing that requires strong rods, strong lines and strong hooks. In a nutshell it’s not a method for the faint hearted! I love fishing…
Three hours later, and an education in flying and navigation procedure, we landed at Vilanculos. A bustling little harbour town, fast trying to recover from a lengthy civil war.Passing through, one sees the worn down splendour of old Portuguese colonialism. The architecture, desperately trying to heal itself and help recreate the paradise this place once…
INSURANCEPersonal and travel insurance is vital. Your ferry company or travel agent will be able to arrange this, but you could find cheaper and better cover through a local broker or through your own insurance agent. I use a company called Direct Travel Insurance (www.direct-travel.co.uk), a Member of the General Insurance Standards Council. They provide…