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Diary of an average angler

Who favours traditional methods & baits

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This diary dates back to a holiday in 2003 when I think the urge to get back into fishing took off. From around 2007 the trips became more frequent with 2010/11 probably being the peak of activity.
Things again pick up in 2020 - a sort of rebirth!

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Fields End (118)

On the waggler
Venue: Fields End

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Arrival time: 08.30
Weather: Beautiful spring day. Sunny with light westerly breeze (from behind me).
Tackle: Hardy 11' 6" Marksman Specimen Avon, Allcocks 4" centrepin, preloaded waggler, 6lb line to a 10 eyed hook.
Baits: Breadflake & luncheon meat
Fish: Rudd throughout session with 4 carp, a crucian, a couple of roach and a small perch.

After debating whether Fields End would be too busy the week of the bank holiday, I took a chance and was pleased to find that it was actually quite quiet. To cut down walking and ensure that the breeze was behind me, I went to what I call the tree corner, a quiet little niche in the SW corner of the lake. Conditions were perfect for float fishing and after ground baiting with a bread mix I started with bread flake. But things were very slow.

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Species: Rudd, Roach, Perch, Carp, Crucian

Earith (8)

Venue: Earith

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Arrival time: 09.45
Weather: Sunny with light clouds. Quite mild but with a troublesome wind.
Tackle: Hardy 11' 6" Marksman Specimen Avon, Allcocks 4" centrepin, preloaded waggler, 6lb line direct to 10 eyed hook (changed to 8 later).
Baits: Seedy bread with 'insect feast' bird food as groundbait.
Fish: A crucian hybrid, 2 bream, a tench and a carp.

My first trip since November last year, and after my left hip replacement in February. High water level at the lake prevented me from fishing my usual spot at the back, the only available swims being nearer the entrance. This wasn't an issue although whereas the back of the lake is very sheltered, in today's location I was exposed to a troublesome wind.

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Species: Tench, Bream, Carp, Carp 10lb+, Crucian

Houghton Meadows

A stroll along the Trout Stream
Venue: Exploring |Houghton |Trout Stream

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Having regained enough strength in my replacement left hip, I can now 'officially' drive, although it's a bit of a technicality as I have an automatic!
With improving weather, I took a trip to Houghton Meadows and walked along the Trout Stream, returning by way of a back channel of the Ouse. Both looked very inviting!
So I'm not fishing yet, but sometimes just looking is enough.

Website & Book

A reminder
Venue: BGF website |BGF Book

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With time on my hands as I recover from a replacement hip I was doing some maintenance on this website and thought it would be a good idea to remind visitors to the YouTube channel that the website exists. I've also taken the opportunity to mention my Bob Goes Fishing book, published back in 2021, of which again some visitors might not be aware.

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Update

New left hip
Venue: News

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I've not been very visible of late and those of you who watched my 2023 review and Christmas message will know that I was suffering from a very painful left hip. The good news is that I had the hip replaced just over two weeks ago and I'm now anxiously looking forward to when I'll be able to get out fishing again, but it will probably be a least a couple of months.
More information in the above short video update.

Merry Christmas

And a review of 2023
Venue: News

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It was a late start to the year after a back operation in February and I didn't manage to do as much river fishing as I would have liked. And unfortunately I didn't have great success when I did manage to get to the rivers. But a few decent fish came my way before a worsening problem with my left hip grounded me. This review includes a clips from some of my trips.

I shall be seeking medical advice for the hip although it is looking very much as if I shall need a hip replacement. I had my right hip replaced in 2021 at which time the consultant advised me that the left hip was also worn, and it seems that it has now reached the point where surgery may be required.

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