Avons.

Note And Photo From :- Kelowna Trout Angler. Avons. The old name of Avon has been used across the spectrum, ie a boy’s name, cars, tyres, cosmetics and UK counties.  For me the name Avon is associated with rivers, fishing rods and floats.  This is not to be a history or open discussion of rods [...]

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The River Wye

Note And Photo From:- Kelowna Trout Angler. The River Wye. The river Wye in England rises in Wales and flows through Hereforshire. It is a river of contrasts, with shallows, rapid runs and deeps. Much loved by the salmon angler and the home of monster coarse fish. I have trotted the float along margins and [...]

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Fishing the Wye Valley

 Note From:- T.J. from the UK Fishing the Wye Valley   Having fished various waters in Wales for a number of years, I was introduced early in 2007 to the River Wye by my good friend, Fred.  Within a few hours I became intoxicated not only by the river, but by the magnificent scenery and abundance [...]

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A Barbel From East Maskells

Note And Photos From:- Fred, Brighton, UK Fishing the River Ouse in Sussex. I had fished a number of swims all to no avail. I tried every bait in the book and just about every method I could think of.  For the last hour or so I decided to fish the notoriously difficult weir pool [...]

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A Breamore Barbel.

A trip to Breamore on a fine September afternoon. The river ran with such enthusiasm and was full of promise. The old Mk IV Avon was pressed into service with a Match Ariel. My standard set up was always a link leger consisting of Swan Shot and a hook of size 8 or 6. Why [...]

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Avon Royalty-The Railway Pool

Notes And Photo From:- The Fisherman, Hampshire, UK Cane in action on a summer’s day on the Railway Pool. The Barbel were under the bridge.

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