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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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The Chubb Stream (7)

Venue: Chubb Stream

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Arrival time: 09.50
Weather: Overcast but very mild for February.
Tackle: 10ft Fishtec Compact Float, link leger, 6lb line.
Baits: Bread flake & Cheese paste.
Fish: Two chub

A return to the Chubb Stream after quite a long break. The stream was heavily coloured and at first I thought it was running high, but in fact the level was quite low.

My first trip to a river since 17 December because of a combination of repeated flooding and the restrictions of the latest Covid lockdown.

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Species: Chub

Chub Red Letter Day

A special day on the Welland
Venue: Stories |River Welland |Red Letter Day

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As I'm unable to get to the riverbank because of the current lock-down, rather than the usual video here I relive a rather special day using photographs taken at the time.
It was June 2014 and I enjoyed an exceptional day on the River Welland at Stamford, taking ten fish to 5lb 2oz, eight of which were from the same swim.
It's also good to remind ourselves of summer as we watch the snow outside and the flooded rivers.

Species: Chub

The Stream

A fishing story
Venue: Stories |Chubb Stream

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With the river too far away to qualify as 'local' under the present Covid restrictions, and a trip this week to a nearby commercial proving to be very difficult in the cold weather, I've decided to share a fishing story as an alternative to a filmed session. I enjoy reading the exploits of other anglers and hope you will find this little tale interesting enough that I can perhaps publish some more in the future.

Species: Chub

Rookery Waters (3)

Venue: Rookery Waters
Magpie Lake

Only one photo today.
Larger light-box version in the full report

Arrival time: 10.00
Weather: Cloudy but sunny later. Very cold.
Swim: Pitch No. 38 Magpie Lake
Tackle: 14ft Shimano Speedmaster match rod, Rapidex Centre Pin, 2½lb hook length to 16 hook.
Baits: Sweetcorn.
Fish: Blank.

Unable to travel to the river because of movement restrictions under COVID, after a bit of deliberation I decided on a few hours at Rookery Waters. I don't particularly like lake fishing in winter and in the event, after a few very cold days, I completely blanked. Not even a bite.

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Species: Blank

Update

With iMovie chat
Venue: News |Techie stuff

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Having been out of action for a few weeks I thought I should provide you with a quick update. However, my absence coincided with some pretty dire conditions on the River Ouse so I probably haven't missed much.

In this short video I also discuss how I make my fishing videos, the equipment I use and the editing software.

The Chubb Stream (6)

Venue: Chubb Stream

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Arrival time: 10.00
Weather: A rare dry day with sun! Chilly with a light breeze.
Tackle: 10ft Fishtec Compact Float, link leger, 6lb line.
Baits: Cheese paste.
Fish: Blank

With the water level at Offord showing very high I took a punt on the Chubb Stream. As it turned out the level was up there as well, and more worryingly the water was very coloured.

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Species: Blank

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