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New beginnings and happy endings
After a false start in January, caused by the closure of the Chequers pub in Lamberhurst, Keith's Fly-Tying for Beginners course got...
PeterBQH
Feb 13, 20252 min read


A Perfect Day?
Having survived the latest storm, but knowing that the river was not quite ready for a visit, I turned to our trusty Reservoir today with...
PeterBQH
Jan 25, 20252 min read


The Big Chill
Last Saturday, after the coldest night of this Winter, an intrepid bunch of members braved the icy roads, and even icier water, to clear...
PeterBQH
Jan 15, 20252 min read


Overstocking
No, nothing to do with the number of fish in the river, but a useful tip for preserving the life of thenew stockingfoot waders you may...
PeterBQH
Dec 24, 20242 min read


A new opening
I know; you wait weeks for a new blog item, then two come along at once. If you're familiar with the reservoir, you may spot that the...
PeterBQH
Dec 15, 20241 min read


Stocking Fillers
As you'll appreciate, there's not too much going on with the river at the moment (I know, I tried yesterday, with predictable results). I...
PeterBQH
Dec 13, 20242 min read
The Highs and Lows of 24
The Chequers Inn at Lamberhurst hosted this year's AGM yesterday evening, and a handful of hardy souls braved the chill for a warm...
PeterBQH
Nov 29, 20242 min read


No Fish & Chips? Have a Tie instead.
At the latest fly-tying meeting at the Chequers in Lamberhurst, we were sad to hear that the excellent Fish&Chips-and-a-pint offer had...
PeterBQH
Nov 16, 20242 min read


The First XV
A new work-party record was set today at the reservoir - 15 volunteers braved the mist and fog and came equipped with saws, rakes,...
PeterBQH
Nov 9, 20242 min read


Saving the Best 'til Last
So that's it for another year. No more Trout from the river (but still plenty in the Reservoir of course). Today was the last day, even...
PeterBQH
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Don't despair.
You may well feel a bit frustrated at the state of the river lately, and it seems as if each time it starts to get down to a fishable...
PeterBQH
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Fish & Chips and Curry?
The fly-tying season kicked off again last night at the Chequers Inn in Lamberhurst, and was well-attended as usual. Almost everyone...
PeterBQH
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Ins and Outs
Not a lot of fishing has happened recently, and the river is just about recovering from the serious rain a while back, but still staying...
PeterBQH
Oct 6, 20242 min read


One of those days
After doing a lot of work down at Trottenden last week with Nigel and Keith (and his son), cutting back overhanging foliage and removing...
PeterBQH
Sep 2, 20242 min read


Removing the blocks
I suppose I have had a bit of a writer's block for a few weeks, but since everybody's away on holiday now, you probably didn't notice. ...
PeterBQH
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Aerial Views
Has anyone spotted the club's drone patrolling the river yet? Yes it really does exist and it does do patrols, though maybe you're not...
PeterBQH
Jul 11, 20241 min read


Who pulled the plug?
Well, we did actually. Keith and I found this languishing down a very steep drop on the edge of the big inaccessible pool on the bend in...
PeterBQH
Jul 4, 20241 min read


Hanging Around
Yes, another excellent Stranglers song, but also an opportunity to talk about gadgets! Some of you will have seen my rather clunky...
PeterBQH
Jul 2, 20243 min read


Who needs Chalk Streams?
Did you know that as a member of TAOA, you can fish in crystal clear water with perfectly manicured banks, and less than 20 yards from...
PeterBQH
Jun 29, 20242 min read
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