Trip #29 – Highbury Pond – Re-visited
I fished this venue back in June 2012 after a difficult and cold first attempt the previous winter. It was time for a rematch! My last visit to this venue left me cold and...
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Just a quick one!
Just a quick one… It’s been quite some time since I’ve managed to get a blog out which is quite frustrating, but moving house, changing jobs and reacquainting myself with diving all seem...
Trip #28 – Hillcrest Farm/Needless fishery
After being contacted recently by a local angler who told me that Hillcrest Farm/Needless Fishery was throwing out huge bags of carp I decided to get down there and give it a try for...
Trip #27 – None Go Bye Farm – Bottom Lake (2nd Visit)
Easter weekend had arrived and the weather was not living up to my expectations. My brother had arrived and I had promised to take get him out on the bank at least once while...
Trip #26 – Kippax Park, Rainbow Lake.
Kippax Park Lakes have featured quite heavily in the press over the last 6 months, and I have read accounts of good weights coming from both Lapwing and Skylark lakes. So with that in...
The EA in action!
I’ve lived in Leeds for just under 2 years now and since I have been here there has a huge build up of rubbish gathering behind a disused bridge off Milford Place. I’ve tweeted...
Trip #25 – A nice place for a Bike ride and a Picnic
When I wrote recently that I was in need of a greater challenge I thought that this past weekend would be the answer to my prayers. It was the turn one of the many...
Trip #24 – Birkin Fishery
My initial plans for where I would be fishing this weekend were scuppered by a fault of my own doing. A careful inspection of the Leeds ASA handbook clearly says a key is needed...
Fishing Basics – Knot Tying – The Half Blood Knot
Following on from my recent post about tying the 5 Turn Grinner knot, this is another very reliable knot which can be used to attach hooks, swivels and clips to your line. The Half...
Fishing Basics – Knot Tying – 5 Turn Grinner.
Following on from one of my most recent posts I thought this time I would highlight how to tie one of the most heavily used knots in fishing. The 5 Turn Grinner knot. Tied...
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