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The press frenzy that occurred afterwards was interesting to say the least, but with their need for a sensational story came the downplay of what was actually an incredibly moving and wondrous experience for those on board.Many of you will, I am sure, remember the stories in the angling press from the 70’s and 80’s…

Seven years have passed since my family and I moved out of suburban Manchester into the wilds of rural Cheshire. At the time it seemed like a good idea – but I hadn’t bargained on the cost, and we are still recovering. However, it was a good move fishing wise; only ten miles from the…

Directions: Follow the A284 from Pulborough to Arundel. At the Arundel roundabout take the A27 towards Chichester and signal immediately for a right turn down the first lane on your right between the lodge bungalows. This lane is less than 10 yards from the roundabout. Travel down the lane to the fishery car park. Address:…

Almost as obvious as the bivvies was the lack of beach, the water was a good 4feet up on last year and going like the veritable train! We had a quick word with the anglers already in situ to get the lie of the land. It turned out they were all from up north (England)…

I travelled there with my Melksham friend Paul Crook who had never fished the reservoir before, so I filled him in by telling him how small dry flies have generally been the order of the day when I have fished there in the past.The Major Clubs competition is the brainchild of my old college lecturer…

I have used this pattern for still water and river trouting. However on rivers I appear to get more success with smaller leaded versions particularly on fast flowing streams under colder water conditions. Materials Hooks: Standard shank sizes 14 to 8. However some anglers do tie this pattern on long shank hooks normally size 10…