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Especially river fishing, peace, quiet, coutryside, scrambing around on river banks trying to sneak up on those pesky trout, NO MOBILE PHONE! Am I on my own here?
I'll get my pheasant tailed nymph.
SmithEagle
30-07-2000, 04:24 AM
THERE IS A FORUM FOR THIS KIND OF THREAD! AND ITS GOING THERE!
(I go fishing, but never tried flyfishing)
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Neil MacQueen
31-07-2000, 03:23 AM
I go fishing but not fly fishing because i can't stand it! Nah really i haven't tried it but i reckon i could enjoy it if i did ok.
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Al From Bromley
31-07-2000, 04:26 AM
TAK - you are getting confused. "Cottaging" is the gentleman's sport. Fishing you do on a river or in the sea.
Cottaging? Isn't that something to do with Foolham or maybe George M?
Slimbloke'H'
31-07-2000, 02:19 PM
Trying to sneak up on those pesky barbel, much more enjoyable. Bluddy trout, they just get in the way!!
Tak, whens the next jolly out on a boat fishing then? I'm still up for coming along?
Paul.
18th of August, phone me later.
bobmatt
31-07-2000, 02:42 PM
TAK
It looks like you and i are the only Fly fishermen on this bbs.
Where do you fish and how often as i'm sure we could get together sometime.
I personaly am a member at Coltsford Mill in hurst green and try to go most weeks, palace fixtures permitting.
nothing like a good Minky when it's raining !
[This message has been edited by bobmatt (edited 31 July 2000).]
nice one !! mail me ya number cos lost it.
Blind_Eagle
31-07-2000, 03:07 PM
Originally posted by bobmatt on 07-31-2000 10:42 AM
TAK
It looks like you and i are the only Fly fishermen on this bbs.
Another one here guys, i've been at it for nearly 30 years. Just been voted in as Chairman of the British Float Tube Association!.
Slimbloke 'H', I was a barbel nut in my younger years. Indeed so sad was I that I have records showing date/time/temp/weather coditions/etc/etc for all 1036 barbel that i've caught to datehttp://www.cpfc.org/ubb/embarass.gif.
In the last couple of years i've tried to combine the two by catching barbel on the fly but with no luck to date. Ton's of bloody chub but no whiskers.
Al From Bromley
31-07-2000, 03:20 PM
"Chairman of the British Float Tube Association"
Guaranteed to impress your mates Nigel! can I have a signed picture please? http://www.cpfc.org/ubb/smile.gif
Men At Work
31-07-2000, 03:23 PM
Never been fly fishing; I much prefer to be five miles off the Queensland coast on a sunny day with lovely deep blue water all around. A couple of mackeral or tuna and a few reef fish make a perfect day. Well worth getting up for at 4am. While the rest of you are sampling the delights of Crewe in December I shall (barring cyclones) be suffering at least three times a week on the ocean, followed by an afternoon of watching the cricket while sampling Dad's excellent home brew.
Blind_Eagle
31-07-2000, 03:42 PM
Just for you Al...
http://www.fishhotline.com/rainbow/jpeg/belly.jpg
Al From Bromley
31-07-2000, 03:51 PM
Thanks.
[quote]Originally posted by bobmatt on 07-31-2000 10:42 AM
TAK
Where do you fish and how often as i'm sure we could get together sometime.
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I'm a member of Tease anglers and owners, we've got 7 miles of river near Goudhurst and Horsmonden, down Tonbridge way. Lovely bit of the world, I go whenever I can.
Bobmatt and Blind, I can take the odd guest if you fancy a Sunday by the river or a scive off work one afternoon.
bobmatt
31-07-2000, 06:57 PM
TAK
If you're at Wycombe on Saturday we'll have a chat.
Blind_Eagle
31-07-2000, 07:36 PM
Originally posted by TAK on 07-31-2000 02:34 PM
I'm a member of Tease anglers and owners, we've got 7 miles of river near Goudhurst and Horsmonden, down Tonbridge way. Lovely bit of the world, I go whenever I can.
Bobmatt and Blind, I can take the odd guest if you fancy a Sunday by the river or a scive off work one afternoon.
Neat, years ago my p.b. came from the Tease just above Bahyam Abbey. I'd love to meet up and give it a go.
7bb
I'll sort something out and let you know.
Slimbloke'H'
01-08-2000, 03:31 AM
Blind Eagle,
Why regard yourself as sad for keeping accurate records? - I do too, and consider and it most sensible. By the sound of it my barbeling exploits are definitely second division in comparison, but I do believe that keeping records helps.
bobmatt
05-08-2000, 03:30 PM
In view of the need for some relaxation after a hard weeks work I thought I would reactivate this thread to bring it to the attention of weekend posters, you never know we may find more flyfishermen (or women) than golfers. Ha. Ha.
(time to go to Wycombe now)
Maxwell Eagle
08-08-2000, 08:04 PM
Have been fly-fishing three times now and finally caught a beautiful Rainbow (3lb).
Wonderful feeling, took a surprising amount of effort. I am very privileged to have a friend who is a member of a club on the Test just north of Romsey, peace and quiet and a very tasty fish to boot. Magnificent !
SKATE
09-08-2000, 12:06 AM
I've never tried fly but then I'm no gentelman!! I have done a fair bit of coarse over the years tho........ http://64.65.14.178/ubb/wink.gif
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