This month brings exciting news with the opening of not one but TWO completely new fisheries in Devon. It has been a real pleasure to play a small part in each of them, too, with some excellent day ticket fishing for carp, trout and grayling within easy reach of most Devon locals and visitors. Both… Read more
Spring has been so late and cool this year, it should be little surprise that the fishing has been unpredictable. The fly sport, especially, has been either a write-off or rather tepid, while I’ve rekindled some love for some other forms of fishing, including carp. Indeed, one of the benefits of getting older is that… Read more
As a self-confessed lover of angling books, it’s always great to find one that is a genuine surprise. Not so long ago in the Angling Times, I wrote about the need to nurture wordsmiths from beyond the ranks of sponsored stars and household names. Because as thrilling as it might be to read about record… Read more
What a brilliant, mixed summer of fishing it has been so far! I’ve done a little of everything in the last few weeks, from carp fishing to fly fishing, along with a couple of matches. I’ve even launched the kayak again to take to the sea, while the guided fishing sessions here in Devon and… Read more