Oliver Kite, Master Fly Fisherman….

Casting my eye over the ocean that is YouTube and I came across these classics…. Oliver wrote amongst others “Nymph Fishing in Practice“, and invented the Kites Imperial and is synonymous with the Hampshire Avon, in England. from JesusBoom, www.theboomerverse.com

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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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Salmon And Sturgeon Fishing.

Note And Photo From:- Kelowna Trout Angler. Salmon And Sturgeon Fishing. In this post I’m going to indulge myself. I have a passion for angling in all forms and last year I took the plunge to explore the Fraser Valley, BC, Canada, for sturgeon and salmon. It’s not an easy task as you stand on [...]

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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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Swans On The Avon At Hale

Notes And Photo From:- Francis, Sussex, UK A tranquil scene on the Avon at Hale

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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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