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  • Reflecting on summer 2018 – fishing in Hertfordshire and Essex

    Reflecting on summer 2018 – fishing in Hertfordshire and Essex

    I am a year round angler and always have been. I love seeing the seasons change on the bank. After a long winter fishing in fairly miserable conditions it’s so nice when the shoots of spring arrive. I really love the sunshine so by the time summer arrives I’m quite desperate! It’s now September and…

  • First day of the season fishing the river lea

    First day of the season fishing the river lea

    Oh my god it’s been a looonnnng closed season! It seemed like forever before 16th June came round! The first day of the river season has become so special to me. I used to be a puddle chucker but for the last 5 years or so I’ve fallen in love with the river. Sure I…

  • A boys trip to the River Test

    A boys trip to the River Test

    The last few seasons I’ve been doing a lot of fly fishing. I love the light weight, roaming style of angling that fly fishing offers. I can also often get a result on short sessions which is ideal when work and family life is so busy. It’s early season and we’ve had a really special…