Thanks to Martin Bowler for this photo from the River Kennet yesterday evening, showing his Barbel rod fishing away! “River Kennet still running fast with a little colour, but this is now dropping out. I have opted to use my 1.75lb test curve barbel rod with 12lb Supplex to a… Read more
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Martin Bowler at a flooded Severn
Martin Bowler sent us this River Severn picture & message yesterday evening highlighting the tricky summer flood conditions much of the country is experiencing at present! “The river Severn is 100 yards behind the tree line – my big problem is getting there! Even though its dropping and within its… Read more
Testing Times – Martin Bowler joins Peter Drennan on the Wye
The float not so much sailed downstream but waddled with its in built buoyancy, fighting against the river’s will to pull it under. The aptly name ‘dragger’ though had been designed purposely to overcome such a situation while allowing the hookbait to be placed on the stony bottom in a… Read more