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Terry49

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Re: illegal Fishing

With all these constant floods each year i guess any platforms would have to be bomb proof to withstand the forces at work and the cost of maintaining them would be huge for the BAA with all its water. Rivers are wild places and not commercial ponds so i don't expect luxury here, and wouldn't want it, swims are quite accessible though yes some are a little dicey when wet but thats when common sense prevails, Its the wildness that attracts for me. I'm more concerned about predation and environmental issues than comfort, but i believe the small band of BAA Volunteers do very well indeed.

Posted on August 27, 2020 at 3:49 PM

Re: illegal Fishing

Overgrown pegs i find are not so much of an issue for me, i carry lightweight secateurs and attachable blade that screws onto a bank stick or landing net handle and do my own clearing. I guess this helps the next chap who comes along and uses the same peg also. Sometimes you just gotta do your own bit chaps that also helps others.

Posted on August 23, 2020 at 9:55 PM

Re: Catching much?

Anyone catching a few Barbel as yet after this rise in levels, visited Knowle Sands yesterday and managed a blank after three different swims. Talking to others was the same story.

Posted on August 15, 2020 at 4:03 PM

Re: Catching much?

I've not fished the lowwer Jonny, always the middle and as you know the numbers of barbel in the middle are good, last year was superb with good catches being had by many, this season so far its totally different.

I've been searching hard but with no location of numbers found and some swims now seeming totally void when only last year and previous years, catches was almost guaranteed out those swims, just seems odd and makes you think like your doing something wrong. As you suggest the floods have not helped, i guess we will find out more in the next few months ?

Posted on August 03, 2020 at 9:52 PM

Re: Catching much?

Hello Johnny

If your also having trouble finding them, then something is up. Lets hope that in Autumn we can have some positive news ?

Posted on August 03, 2020 at 9:20 PM

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