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A contribution from my friend Martyn Keightley. Fishing to me is a passion in life. That passion started by my father. He took me to The Twenty Foot River in Cambridgeshire to catch Roach, Perch and Bream at the age of 8. Now at nearly 70 I have fished most of the drains and rivers […]
I was fishing in my local lake last in March/April. Not quite T shirt weather but not heavy clothes either. The lake has 21 pegs (quite small) and there is usually someone you know. The conversations goes: “How you doing?” and replies come back “Not bad/good” “What you fishing on?” “Maggots” “Can I Borrow some […]
One of the most enjoyable parts of fishing is seeing nature in all its glory. There is something special about seeing a family of ducks with moma and poppa ducks floating along a lake effortlessly with all their chicks floating behind. Seeing full-grown swans in all their majesty in full plumage. Sometimes they can be […]
Last Summer I was invited to a day of Sea Fishing in the wash. The invite came from the boat owner, Rhinate who also owns Baytree Nursery at Weston Spalding — a brilliant garden centre. The boat is moored on the River Nene and is accessible by climbing down the ladder from the bank. The […]
My two grandchildren visited from their home in Peterborough to stay over for a weekend. They are Sophia aged 13 and Elliot aged 8. They know I love fishing and asked if they could have a try. One of my favourite lakes is a small family-owned lake at Hubberts Bridge, Boston. I asked the lady […]
The act of fishing takes you into some of the most scenic places and gives you time to be with people who are precious to you. However, when you have all the gear you need, the techniques you have acquired, and the scenery and companionship you love at the end of the day it is […]
Although it is an old saying that you need to be prepared it is very evident that the better prepared you are for fishing the better results will be. This article will provide a short list of fishing equipment that I recommend. Common Fishing Equipment Often forgotten I don’t want to take the spontaneity of […]
There was a time when the only fish you were trying to catch with a fly was trout. The fly was a bit of feather and a bit of fur on a hook. Today fly fishing anglers can fish for trout, salmon, pike, carp, chub, bass and on and on. Key Thing About Fly Fishing […]
Sea fishing is an unbelievable experience that should only be undertaken by experts. I have a friend in Spalding Lincolnshire who has a boat that fishes in the Wash near Hunstanton. Sea Fishing may not always be local since we don’t all live near the coast. When you find saltwater you find an almost limitless […]
In this article, I will explore some of the different fishing baits that can be used when lake fishing. Fish still eat when you are not there trying to catch them. Fish will try to find shelter and protection, reproduce when the time is right, and eat. Fish do a combination of these activities all […]
