Thanks to three promotions, two extra nights of teaching, writing fishing articles and marking chemistry exams, I had reached a position in life where I had enough money to travel to some of the most famous fishing locations in the UK, and the Bridge Pool on the Hampshire Avon, in Christchurch, was high on my list. The pool is famous for its large head of sea trout, occasional salmon, roach to 3 lb, big dace, perch to over 4 lb and a variety of sea species.
“The recipe for a satisfactory life is to spend as much time as possible with friends of all ages.” This is a quote from broadcaster and journalist Jeremy Paxman, and I agree with him, so it should come as no surprise to learn that I nearly bit lifelong friend Lewis Deeks’ hand off when he suggested that we share a day together at the Bridge Pool. We set off for the long trip from Twickenham to the Bridge Pool in my three-year-old yellow Mark III Cortina on a September morning in 1975, and when we arrived we saw a large punt attached to a chain running from one bank to the other. We pulled one end of the chain through a steel ring to steer the punt towards us, before loading it with our tackle.
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Making Short Work Of Specimen Chub
It takes angling guide Kenny Parsons a few hours to drive from his home, near Bath, to his favourite Wessex rivers, but it doesn’t seem to bother him, as he just loves to catch big chub on feeder and fl oat tactics, his personal best standing at 7 lb 12 oz. One of his favourite methods for this cunning species is a maggot feeder with a short hook link.
Venues on the menu
Dave regularly switches between different types of venue, as he is convinced that it helps him become a better and far more versatile angler. Here is his guide on what to expect and how to tackle them.
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”
In our new mini series, the physiotherapist will put you in the right frame of mind to help you achieve your angling dreams.
Search for a super stripy
They’ve done it! Robbie Northman and John Bailey have been on a long mission to catch a 4 lb perch. Robbie got there first, landing this specimen recently.
Pole position carping
The thinking carp angler offers his opinion, insight and advice every week exclusively here in Angler’s Mail. Col will help you become a wiser angler.
My best catch!
This week: Billy puts his newborn daughter on the scales after a productive winter carp session.
Huge zed after run of disasters
19 lb 4 oz monster zanderRiver boat fishing sessionSeries of calamities
Christmas stocking
The future of fishery management is a bright one, these BTEC Fish Husbandry students keen to help stock an Essex lake with carp over the Christmas holiday, including this 21 lb mirror.
Alien aquatic plants
In this final part of my special look at alien species, I have highlighted some invasive aquatic plants that have had an impact on waters, with an evaluation on the degree of threat that they pose, on a scale of one to ten, one being the lowest.
A guide's guide to guides
Canadian Jeff is a great guide, helping anglers to catch the fish of their dreams.
