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As the International Year of Biodiversity draws to an end … 22 November 2010, 2:50 pm
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Thanksgiving Morning on the Notty 10 October 2010, 1:35 pm
I drove by the bridge early today where I came across Lenny and his father fishing on the Nottawasaga today. Father and son were pleased with what they caught. Lenny, however, couldn’t help but show the monster he caught last year … Another pleased customer caught one not long afterwards Others waited more patiently in [...]...
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And some more news about Lake Ontario and the “dreaded” Asian Carp 6 October 2010, 8:58 pm
My other local paper had a piece about an announcement by the federal government about a joint U.S.-Canada study to thwart the arrival of the Asian Carp in the Great Lakes. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/scientists-to-figure-out-how-to-thwart-asian-carp-from-invading-great-lakes/article1744032/ Scientists to figure out how to thwart Asian carp from invading Great Lakes Ciara Byrne Toronto— The Canadian Press Published Tuesday, Oct. 05, [...]...
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Dreaming of canoeing down the French River 6 October 2010, 8:48 pm
Below is the blurb from http://www.chrs.ca/Rivers/French/French_e.htm “The names of these rivers conjure up images of the Voyageurs – toiling over the portages, hauling their birchbark “canots de maitre” past the rapids and waterfalls, singing as they paddle past glacier-polished rock. These rivers formed a vital link in the fur trade route from Lachine (Montreal) to [...]...
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Cousteau’s granddaughter wants to talk to you about water 6 October 2010, 8:38 pm
My local paper had a small story http://www.thestar.com/news/article/871296–cousteau-s-granddaughter-wants-to-talk-to-you-about-water about the Costeau visit to my city. It is always good when someone raises awareness about water, especially in one’s own backyard. Alexandra Cousteau says people “should be able to have water resources in our community that are fishable, swimmable, drinkable and enjoyable and a lot of [...]...
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Alexandra Cousteau visits Toronto and check out storm drains 6 October 2010, 8:29 pm
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper tell us by way of twitter that @acousteau Alexandra Cousteau, the granddaughter of Jacques-Yves Cousteau is busy scouting storm drains in Toronto flowing to Lake Ontario. According to http://www.alexandracousteau.org/ Costeau is on part of 138-day interactive exploration of critical water issues across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Called “Expedition Blue Planet 2010.” [...]...
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Large lure from days gone by 5 October 2010, 4:54 pm
Fishing for lake trout in Algonquin Park and Georgian Bay requires big spoons, sometimes 6 inches long. I snapped this photo of one such spoon used in the “old” days at a fishing exhibit inside the Killbear Provincial Park Visitor Centre. It was about 8 inches long. w...
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“This is Canoeing” preview … 2 October 2010, 6:56 pm
It takes someone from the U.K. to document what Canadians consider their heritage. The preview contains beautiful footage and interviews with both Yanks and Cannucks. I’m ordering my copy!...
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Walleye return to Toronto harbour and islands 30 September 2010, 11:33 am
From the Toronto Star, a story about walleye in the city. http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/862847–walleye-return-to-toronto-harbour-and-islands Walleye return to Toronto harbour and islands Published On Wed Sep 22 2010 Phinjo Gombu Urban Affairs Reporter For Rick Portiss and his young crew, catching big fish in the Toronto Harbour and around the Toronto Islands is a breeze. What’s more difficult [...]...
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The end of the season on the upper river 28 September 2010, 8:53 pm
I wandered through this stretch of water with F. to mark the end of my season on the upper river....
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Introducing the Hatch Finatic 30 September 2011, 1:25 am
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Girls' Day Out 29 September 2011, 2:13 am
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A Few Recent Ties. 18 September 2011, 4:21 am
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28 August 2011, 5:30 pm
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Three Pretty Girls 12 March 2011, 12:33 am
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For the ladies.... 7 March 2011, 10:08 pm
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2handedtrout.com 23 February 2011, 3:18 pm
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A Little Tying... 16 February 2011, 6:54 pm
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Small Hydro Animated Parody 12 February 2011, 12:27 pm
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Photographer Friends 29 January 2011, 2:36 pm
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I Get It… 19 December 2011, 12:28 am
I was at the Forks of the Credit on the weekend to see some friends who live in the area and was able to take a few moments to check out the river. It looked much like this photo except there was not as much snow. I have to admit that just standing there on [...]...
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Customer Appreciation Event Today! 17 December 2011, 12:44 am
Make sure you drop by our store today to enter a free draw for a drift boat trip on the lower Grand River with Tyler Dunsmore of Fly Water Guides. Based out of Paris Ontario, Tyler has guided in New Brunswick, British Columbia, Chile and Argentina and he is an excellent addition to the ranks [...]...
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An Early Winter Drift… 16 December 2011, 12:30 am
This photo is of an early winter drift boat trip with local guide Ken Chandler and it was submitted to our December photo contest by Dave Barrett of flyfishontario.ca If you have never done a drift boat trip and would like to try it come on down to our store tomorrow – Saturday December 17th [...]...
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“You Want What Size?” 15 December 2011, 1:55 pm
WILSON’S focusses on providing 3 things: great service, excellent selection and friendly advice. Much of providing these key ingredients is tied directly to having inventory on the shelves and our customers have been telling us now for months that our level of inventory is better than any other store in Ontario and this includes the [...]...
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Win a Drift Boat Trip this Saturday! 14 December 2011, 12:13 am
We are having a free draw for a guided drift boat trip in our store this Saturday as part of our Customer Appreciation Event. If you are wondering, no purchase is necessary – all you have to do is leave your name and your email address and we will draw the winner at the end [...]...
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Get a $20 Gift Certificate on Dec 17! 13 December 2011, 12:30 am
Everyone who comes to WILSON’S this coming Saturday December 17th will be given a $20 gift card to spend in the store. These cards can be used immediately or in future for any purchase over $100 so come on down and try out that rod you want for Christmas – the park across the street [...]...
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Customer Appreciation Day – Dec 17 12 December 2011, 12:22 am
This has been a rebound year for our store and we appreciate the ongoing support of our customers. To show our thanks we are having a Customer Appreciation Day this coming Saturday December 17. We will post details throughout the week so mark it in your calendars!...
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It’s Not About Boasting… 10 December 2011, 9:47 am
I was speaking with a new customer in the store yesterday and walked away from our conversation with a sense of frustration that I want to share. With all of the choices out there we are delighted that this customer (who by the way is a recent convert to fly fishing from float fishing) has [...]...
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R.L. Winston Rod Co. 9 December 2011, 8:14 am
Our friend and account rep from Montreal, Jacques Gerome, was in the store this week to pay a visit and we found out that he had a mission in mind: make us a Winston Rod dealer. If you are a fly angler you are likely aware that Winston makes a great trout rod but they [...]...
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December Photo Contest 8 December 2011, 7:29 am
Ok folks – it is the 2nd week of December and we do not yet have any submissions to this month’s photo contest so ‘man up’ (or ‘woman up’ if you are so inclined…) and send us your pictures for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate and get in some free Christmas shopping! [...]...
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Spotted in the Daily Record! 28 January 2012, 3:10 am
Was browsing through the Record – Glasgow’s news rag of choice when I got to the usual Friday fishing section – it was not the usual advice given by Silver Wilkie that caught my eye it was this advert on the same page.. Can you spot it? Is that not a bit like B&Q advertising [...]
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IMAGES & COMMENTS REGARDING R.C.F………Eh? 27 January 2012, 1:32 am
You may remember a while ago I posted about forums and being banned from them, essentially I was banned from a forum that was allegedly set up by guys that had been banned from all the popular forums - it is called the River Clyde Forum. While I was a member there I witnessed people being bullied [...]
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“Trout in Dirty Places” written and fished by Theo Pike 23 January 2012, 12:56 am
Coming soon: Trout in Dirty Places, to be published by Merlin Unwin Books on 3 April 2012. As Covers go......I like it! He has a facebook page you can visit to find out more information. Do you think the Kelvin is in it? If you answered yes then you have been paying attention as he [...]
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Kelvinography – Kelvin Hotel 19 January 2012, 1:08 pm
You know – when I spotted this hotel while standing at a bus stop I thought that it was going to be a bit….you know – pay by the hour or a bit of a bed and breakfast for Glasgow City Council’s homeless teams however after a quick Google I was pleasantly surprised – it is a proper [...]
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Winter Man Shit – Shaving! 15 January 2012, 11:16 am
I know that a few of my readers and friends enjoy the “wild man” unshaven look as it seems to go hand in hand with the outdoors fishing lifestyle. Personally I like putting off shaving for a week and then feeling all smooth for a while. Plus my work is not a big fan of [...]
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Weekly Water Photo – 52 of 52 31 December 2011, 8:10 am
Right, I should actually point I have got my numbering wrong – the post a few days ago included three water photos that I did not label. Here is the last of the year.. Spot The Trout Not a recent photo however a picture of what I am looking forward to in the spring [...]
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Trout Underground goes on holiday 30 December 2011, 2:01 am
Tom Chandler from The Trout Underground on vacation was inside Westminster Abbey taking photographs when he noticed a golden telephone mounted on the wall with a sign that read ‘£10,000 per call’. Tom, being intrigued, asked a priest who was strolling by what the telephone was used for. The priest replied that it was a [...]
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Way Back When? 24 December 2011, 3:43 am
I always think that winter and around the turn of the year is a time of reflection. I tend to look back at this diary more than I actually write in it and tend to make unrealistic plans for the future. I know that I am probably not going to get away for that week up North [...]
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Flies on Ebay 11 December 2011, 2:16 am
On my wanders around the internets I am always amazed at the bargains that can be had for the lazy fly fisher. I remember reading an article about the owner of the Glasgow Angling Center who stated the most amount of cash he makes is due to flies – he buys them in dirt cheap and then sells [...]
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Hurricane Bawbag Hits Scotland 8 December 2011, 2:33 pm
Our very own Hurricane has been given a name in true style – personally I noticed it was a bit breezy when a large metal bin went flying down Anniesland Cross high street towards a gent who then actually punched the thing sending it banging into a taxi. He did not even flinch. The taxi driver was [...]
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The last post 9 August 2011, 8:12 am
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Words to feelings 7 August 2011, 5:25 pm
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A new start 7 August 2011, 3:45 am
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Words 6 August 2011, 1:27 pm
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Product review - The ferrino Lightent 2 5 August 2011, 11:23 am
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Planet earth 3 August 2011, 2:08 pm
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Fishing Lappland 2011 - day 4-6 31 July 2011, 4:09 pm
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Fishing Lappland 2011 - day 1-3 26 July 2011, 4:38 pm
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The packing list 13 July 2011, 6:46 am
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Deep Country in Paperback 5 February 2012, 3:54 am
Deep Country: Five Years in the Welsh Hills was a favourite of ours on it’s publication last year. It’s now out in a Penguin paperback (with a stylish new cover) along with a BBC Radio 4 serialisation. You can read the original Caught by the River review HERE, listen on the iPlayer HERE, and if [...]...
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Ross Raisin Competition Winners 4 February 2012, 9:06 am
Congratulations to Caught by the River readers, Cate Mowat, Ian Patel and Jon Davies. You are now the owners of a copy of Ross Raisin’s latest book, the very excellent, Waterline. Ross’s first book was indeed called, God’s Own Country. Thanks to everyone who entered....
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Afon Rhiw 4 February 2012, 3:52 am
Afon Rhiw (from Mass for Hard Times, R.S. Thomas) Its methods were not sweeping away, but by a continual plucking to make one lose one’s hold on its stones. Its character was that of thought: smooth brow with behind it the trout rising and disappearing swiftly as an idea. I angled for them, dandling a [...]...
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The English Village 3 February 2012, 2:57 am
by Martin Wainwright. Fifteen Centuries Young Townfolk know pleasures, country people joys. Minna Antrim (1861–1950) Britain rushes around on its bypasses and motorways. Rapid roads and trains connect city to city, home to office, school collection to shops. The traffic lights have gone green, the circle and slant of the derestricted sign allows the speedometer [...]...
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Scotland 2 February 2012, 3:00 am
An extract from Jon Berry’s new book A Train To Catch: If one journey typified the travels of adventurous Victorians, it was the grand tour of Scotland. These were not the third-class day trips enjoyed by ordinary Thamesmen, but extended excursions for the moneyed gentleman hunter. Shotguns, servants and rod boxes with Pall Mall addresses [...]...
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The Music Book Reader Bulletin 1 February 2012, 5:54 am
MUSIC FROM THE TRUE VINE : Mike Seeger’s Life & Musical Journey by Bill C.Malone (The University of North Carolina Press hdbk, 235pp) Review by Andy Childs. As we become more familiar with the work of people like Alan Lomax*, Harry Smith and Moe Asch and their achievements in rescuing, preserving and perpetuating the roots [...]...
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Chris Watson Watch 1 February 2012, 3:00 am
Nature – Series 5 – In Search of the Lion’s Roar First broadcast 31 Jan on BBC Radio 4 and now on the iPlayer. Chris Watson travels to India, to capture the sounds of the forest and the spine tingling roar of a Bengal Tiger. Produced by Sarah Blunt....
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Win This Print 31 January 2012, 8:00 am
The Smiths, just before taking the stage at Reading Uni Feb 1984. Taken by the legendary lensman, Tommy Sheehan. As the result of a bit of banter in the Dog & Duck last week, a deal has been struck whereby in return for us giving Tommy’s new edition of Smiths Collectors Prints a plug, he, [...]...
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The Last Moving Thing 31 January 2012, 3:00 am
A poem by Will Burns. The sun no longer rises above the bare rock hills around the house. All that I ever see now above the line of the horizon is the dominion of the trees – leafless, scratching at the sky in bare, black lines. The light receded slowly and with it, bit by [...]...
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Pleasures of….January 30 January 2012, 3:00 am
by Neil Ansell. The sun is bright and the sky is an unbroken wash of blue, but there is a hard bite in the air. It is one of those clear crisp January days, and the night had brought a deep frost that the sunshine is still working on. In the lee of the hawthorns [...]...
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Fly Candy 3 February 2012, 1:32 am
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Bass slammin! 1 February 2012, 2:53 pm
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Good reads 31 January 2012, 12:04 am
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Fly Candy 30 January 2012, 1:19 am
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Fly Candy 27 January 2012, 12:29 am
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Cracker shrimp 26 January 2012, 1:16 am
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Finds around the house 25 January 2012, 1:04 am
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Bad ass musky flies 23 January 2012, 11:39 pm
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Pike on the fly in the Netherlands 23 January 2012, 12:20 am
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Bad ass musky flies 20 January 2012, 1:20 am
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Prayer Stick notes #2 30 January 2012, 5:46 pm
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Blood Knot 30 January 2012, 3:13 pm
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Eat Sleep Fish 30 January 2012, 2:59 pm
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#20 anchor fly 22 January 2012, 9:36 am
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Matt Grobert 5 January 2012, 3:52 pm
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Brook Dun #24 30 December 2011, 10:50 am
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Cluster Shuck #28 22 December 2011, 3:14 pm
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Blood Aphid #28 18 December 2011, 4:43 pm
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Cut don't kill 19 November 2011, 6:36 am
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Mike Kimball's Diptera emerger #26 15 November 2011, 5:46 pm
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3 February 2012, 5:40 am
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a video protest 26 January 2012, 7:05 am
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for one last time 25 January 2012, 7:21 am
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Tying big predator flies and other stories 24 January 2012, 1:44 pm
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breamer streamer and fly storage 15 January 2012, 6:35 am
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the art of crossover flies and memory loss 6 January 2012, 2:22 pm
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wow deer creek push it again 2 January 2012, 9:06 am
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bye bye 2011 28 December 2011, 10:51 am
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merry christmas folks 22 December 2011, 10:51 am
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small fly stuff 21 December 2011, 4:55 am
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Ponoi 7 September 2010, 6:38 am
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More love from Russia 5 August 2010, 3:26 am
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Photo of the Day 31 July 2010, 9:10 am
Santa Cruz River, Patagonia
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Best celebration ever, fishing style! 29 July 2010, 6:11 pm
Best celebration ever in football
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Photo of the day 27 July 2010, 9:55 pm
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Update from Russia 19 July 2010, 3:42 pm
After a long journey to get to Ponoi river and of course a couple of weeks of training and guidance, we got the first pics and reports from Barrett. We hope you enjoy them…
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Photo of the Day 13 June 2010, 9:39 pm
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“Photo of the Day” 27 May 2010, 2:42 pm
Searching for some Tarpons in the beautiful bocas outside of Trinidad, what a place!Â
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Introducing the Hatch Finatic 30 September 2011, 1:25 am
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Girls' Day Out 29 September 2011, 2:13 am
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A Few Recent Ties. 18 September 2011, 4:21 am
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28 August 2011, 5:30 pm
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Three Pretty Girls 12 March 2011, 12:33 am
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For the ladies.... 7 March 2011, 10:08 pm
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2handedtrout.com 23 February 2011, 3:18 pm
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A Little Tying... 16 February 2011, 6:54 pm
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Small Hydro Animated Parody 12 February 2011, 12:27 pm
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Photographer Friends 29 January 2011, 2:36 pm
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World Carp Classic 2012 16 January 2012, 7:18 am
Last year Jim Williams and I fished the world carp classic…well we are going to do it again this year, but we need help. This year will be my last year of competition fishing so we want to make the WCC in september something special. We were the first team of disabled anglers to take [...]...
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Our Biggest Challenge Part 1 7 October 2011, 6:17 am
Jim Williams, David Pooley and I took part in the 2011 World Carp Classic. Now I hear you say “ok great…so what” Well we are all registered disabled, we have various disabilities. Jim suffers from Chemical poisoning, Dave suffers from cluster headaches and I have to use a wheelchair but I can do very short [...]...
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Festival Report 2011 8 June 2011, 7:06 am
2011 saw the 4th Festival for Reels on Wheels, which we held at Peterstone Coarse Lakes in South Wales thanks to Martin Cronin fishery manager and Phil Scrivens the owner. Friday saw a hot sunny day and I guess 80% of the anglers turning up, to set up ready for the weekend. Bivvy city was [...]...
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Makes it all Worthwhile 8 May 2011, 6:44 am
Sometimes I sit back and wonder if I do make any difference in the world of angling with Reels on Wheels…well after reading something that somebody has written about me I feel very humble and more determined than ever to make a difference. Below is a copy of what was written, for which I thank [...]...
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What a Surprise! 5 May 2011, 11:45 am
Just when you feel your banging your head up against a brick wall, nice things happen. This morning I received and e-mail from a guy who said he was going to write a book and give the profits to the DAA!!! WoW, is this a hoax?, is it a mistake? or could it be genuine?…Well [...]...
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New Lady Patrons 5 May 2011, 5:59 am
Reels on Wheels has now got a few lady members so we thought it would be nice to ask a couple of lady anglers to become patrons. I first approached Wendy Perry who I first saw on a Fishing show on TV…I asked her to join us and write a little bit about herself and [...]...
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13 April 2011, 1:37 pm
This clock has been donated to us as something to auction to raise funds, hand made fish clock one of a kind, burr walnut face, anyone wanting to bid can either leave a reply to this post or PM Nick or Claire...
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New sponsor for the WCC Reels on Wheels Team 9 April 2011, 4:32 am
Well things have taken another turn in our quest for the WCC. Medway Metals have shown their support by sending us a cheque to help cover the cost of buying a boat that is needed and to help cover the cost of fuel. So a massive thank to Wayne from Medway Metals down in Kent....
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Anglers Paradise 21 February 2011, 1:25 pm
Saturday saw Jim, myself and Rosie heading out for our first fishing trip this year. Jim is my partner in the Midland Carp Masters (July) and the World Carp Classic (September), and he came down for a few days to see us and have a couple of days fishing. Jim and I set off at [...]...
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Yes or No… 10 February 2011, 11:25 am
Well I guess it’s time to let off some steam… Last year I was unable to take part in the World Carp Classic due to my Doctor not allowing me to go, but this year I have her blessing providing I follow some simple rules. Everything is arranged and we have a place in probably [...]...
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INTRO 28 May 2010, 5:35 pm
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Hook Magazine Issue 5 1 May 2010, 11:04 am
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SFFM - URGENT 29 April 2010, 2:47 am
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Slovenian Bash 2010 7 April 2010, 12:02 pm
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The Battle Of Kattegatt 26 March 2010, 6:20 am
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Fake Punks 24 March 2010, 6:35 pm
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Fuck Of The Month 8 March 2010, 5:47 am
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Artificial Creek – Dope for a Trout Addict 7 March 2010, 2:22 pm
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Raubfischmesse-Sauerland 16 February 2010, 3:21 pm
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Mavungana - South Africa stocks BUG-BOND 25 January 2012, 2:01 am
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Preparing for the USA 18 January 2012, 4:32 pm
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Brad Buzzi... Deep EZ Sand Eel 4 December 2011, 3:41 am
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Flybox & Bug-Bond: a marriage made at the vise 3 December 2011, 5:35 am
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Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Bug-Bond 2012 challenge! 9 November 2011, 6:14 pm
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Bug-Bond receives innovation award 5 November 2011, 4:55 am
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Hywel Morgan - joins the Bug-Bond Team 3 November 2011, 4:19 am
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The Sandford Bullet... bite on that! 2 November 2011, 6:35 pm
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Martie vanden Brand - fly-tyer and artist! 30 October 2011, 5:28 pm
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Sloopy Droopy Variant 8 October 2011, 8:06 am
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Fisher in the Hills 21 November 2010, 1:40 pm
I reviewed Robin Ade's wonderful book last month, Fisher in the Hills - a season in Galloway, (see link), and I see that this month's Fly-Fisher and Fly-Tyer magazine showcases some of his artwork.
Mr Ade tells me that he is writing a second edition to his book. Here is a copy of one of his paintings that he kindly sent me of a Deugh trout.
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Lunch break, Fudgies, Corrib 29 May 2010, 6:16 am
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Welsh Dee, March 2010 16 March 2010, 2:47 pm
You are looking down on this stretch of river for the first time. There are no rises and no discernible fly-life. It is 2 degrees Celsius, late afternoon.
What would be your initial approach to this stretch?
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Back to fishing after a long winter. 7 March 2010, 4:50 pm
Well, today I went to the river after a long absence for Winter. The air temperature was 0C and occasional pockets of snow still lie in the hollows.
Working on the theory that trout coming out of a hard winter will be conserving energy in the slow waters, I tried weighted nymphs and clyde-style wets near the banks and under trees. But no signs of trout, not even a small tug.
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Trout distress 9 October 2009, 4:05 pm
Well, I went to Tuscany with my 3 weight fly rod; walked down the valley to the river with a small tin of flies.
No go. The river was showing its bones. The water temperature was high; a heat wave and drought. My heart wasn't in it. The trout were probably barely surviving, gasping for oxygen. I wasn't about to make things more difficult for them.
And that's it!
There are times when it's not right to fish!
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Moving photoblog 19 September 2009, 4:27 am
I am moving the photoblog to a new site. Here is a link.
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Chianti 10 August 2009, 4:07 pm
Off to Chianti region, Italy, this week with my family. Gonna' sneak in a 3 wt rod and small reel and small box of flies. You never know!
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Three Rivers 28 June 2009, 1:42 pm
Interesting series on Radio 4 at the moment charting the course of 3 rivers. This week was the Clyde (one of my very favourite fly fishing rivers). Next Friday it's the turn of the Mersey. Click here for more information and a chance to listen....
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What attracts us to fly fishing? 28 June 2009, 7:55 am
So many different reasons, of course, with countless books and blogs having been written on the subject. Common reasons given include "closeness to nature," relaxation, food, sport, comradeship and a psychological "calling" akin to a primordial hunting instinct, the last being a bit questionable, in my view.
There is, I think, a more fundamental reason. It is knowing something very deeply, not just intellectually but experientially. The intersection of many things at an instant: the trout's beha...
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Towards Tinto from the Clyde, Scotland 26 June 2009, 3:53 pm
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The Lost Loch, Part II: Bog Trotting and Burnt or Raw 2 January 2012, 4:07 pm
Lightweight cookware is a wonderful thing when you’re walking any kind of distance to camp. Light loads bring happiness. It seems less fun when trying to cook something other than water. Such cooking becomes less an art form and more of a disaster minimisation procedure. The reason is that it can be very hard to [...]...
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First dusting… 5 December 2011, 4:40 am
…of the year. Wind chill must have been -10C on top of Caerketton Hill....
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Another short trouty video 25 November 2011, 4:36 am
Back in 2008 I had a lovely day on the river. It feels like a long time ago, so I made this video to remember it. The parts with vocals are a bit embarrasing shall we say, but anyone who’s fished for any time knows what it’s like to catch a special trout and get [...]...
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Creaky knees 20 November 2011, 5:06 pm
It’s been a while since I was out trotting along in the hills, so I took myself up the local hills (Caerketton and Allermuir) for a couple of hours this afternoon. Taking it easy and managed to do all right, despite the creaky knees. Some beautiful light provided a nice treat to finish the weekend....
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Stormy weather 7 November 2011, 6:02 am
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Old trout memories 28 October 2011, 10:03 am
The season ended a few weeks ago now, so it seems like an good time to look back and remember nice days on the river in spring sunshine. Perhaps it will help make the coming season seem less far off. Or it might just make it seem an age away. All the same, the two [...]...
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Here, birdie birdie 25 October 2011, 12:50 pm
Fun times…...
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Blue skies bring autumn 23 October 2011, 7:10 pm
Started to get properly cold last week, down to freezing in Edinburgh on one night. Snow in the Highlands as well. Not long now until it’s time to head off for some frozen bollocks on the grayling streams… In the meantime, some photos from my jaunt up the hill yesterday evening. Overcast and very windy, [...]...
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Well I never… 18 October 2011, 6:40 am
… thought I’d see this day. From the BBC: Coastal farm ban urged to protect wild fish stocks and: Fish farm and lice link tricky, says Marine Scotland...
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The Lost Loch, Part I: Plans, Discarded Gear and the GFWTSD 12 October 2011, 8:04 am
I appear to have lost almost the entirity of the second half of the fishing season. I’ve looked everywhere but can’t find it. It isn’t even in the outdoor cooking equipment drawer like most things that go missing around here. Somehow it really has gone missing, and with the 6th October rapidly approaching something had [...]...
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Pond Hopping 28 January 2012, 5:35 pm
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It's a Stick Up 22 January 2012, 4:10 pm
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Chilling, not blanking 15 January 2012, 2:46 pm
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Science vs Fiction 5 January 2012, 5:38 am
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A Boxing Day Blast 27 December 2011, 7:31 am
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Manmade Monsters 21 December 2011, 2:15 pm
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Toothy Edits 9 December 2011, 2:03 pm
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Wandering the Wandle 27 November 2011, 5:20 pm
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Piking in the Pink 20 November 2011, 2:40 pm
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Plan Z 7 November 2011, 12:52 pm
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Barrio SLX 5 February 2012, 5:39 am
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Emerging Quill Midge 4 February 2012, 6:44 am
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ESF issue 2 27 January 2012, 6:30 pm
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CDC Quill Emerger 20 January 2012, 4:14 pm
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Olive Quill 15 January 2012, 9:26 am
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BFFI 2012 10 January 2012, 5:17 pm
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6 January 2012, 3:17 pm
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The River Anton 30 December 2011, 4:02 pm
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29 December 2011, 10:40 am
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26 December 2011, 3:57 pm
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