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Tying one on, in the pub
Fly-fishing is a solitary pastime, and that's just as it should be, but even anglers need to talk to each other occasionally. At this...
PeterBQH
Mar 9, 20232 min read
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So long, and thanks for all the fish.
You're probably all aware that our Grayling season, and indeed our Winter Fishing season, terminate prematurely at the end of February....
PeterBQH
Feb 25, 20231 min read
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Missing out.
It seems that lots of people have missed out yet again on a morning of fun and frolicking in the water, This is one of the targets of...
PeterBQH
Feb 7, 20232 min read
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A little hard work ...
They've been at it again up at the Reservoir. Nigel had spent a day there cutting down some of the hawthorn trees we've been decorating...
PeterBQH
Jan 21, 20231 min read
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It's an ill wind ...
If you've been keeping an eye on the river levels over the past few weeks, you won't have been cheered much by the fact that it has...
PeterBQH
Jan 7, 20232 min read
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Down Sizing
I suspect that most of you Winter Fishers are far too sensible to venture near the river in this exceptionally seasonal weather, but if...
PeterBQH
Dec 12, 20222 min read
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The Final Score
Many thanks to those of you who were able to attend the AGM last night in Lamberhurst. There was good company, good beer and some...
PeterBQH
Dec 2, 20222 min read
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WQMN - everything you wanted to know but were too afraid to ask.
What is it? It is the Angling Trust's Water Quality Monitoring Network and the TAOA has joined it. We are monitoring the Teise each month...
PeterBQH
Nov 28, 20222 min read
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Watching the River Flow
If you're getting frustrated waiting for the river level to get back to normal after the floods, not to mention hoping for clear water,...
PeterBQH
Nov 11, 20222 min read
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If you go down to the floods today
Well, frankly, I really don't recommend it. At the time of writing, the river has reached 2 metres! Only 10 times the usual level, so...
PeterBQH
Nov 3, 20222 min read
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Last chance for a treat
Don't forget that you only have a couple more weeks to enjoy the delights of Trottenden and Share Farm this season. In particular, if...
PeterBQH
Oct 15, 20221 min read
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If you go down to the woods ...
OK, maybe not to the woods, but at least to the wooded section at the far end of the Share Farm beat. You probably know that there's a...
PeterBQH
Oct 9, 20222 min read
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Ups and Downs
Apologies for the radio silence for a while, but thanks to those still sending in your Catch Returns - they are all read and appreciated....
PeterBQH
Oct 4, 20222 min read
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Energy Crisis?
There was certainly plenty of energy on display this morning as Nigel and his latest workparty made yet more improvements to the river....
PeterBQH
Sep 5, 20221 min read
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Levelling up
Well it looks as if the river level has settled down once more. It seems to be about 27cm fairly steadily now, which is not quite as good...
PeterBQH
Aug 28, 20221 min read
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A bit warm for Mittens?
First of all, no further update on the river level issue, but as we're expecting serious rain tomorrow, the problem may disappear for a...
PeterBQH
Aug 24, 20221 min read
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Water Shortage - update
I'm pleased to report that Southern Water have responded quickly to our concerns about the drastic drop in the river level. It appears it...
PeterBQH
Aug 22, 20221 min read
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Interrupting the flow
First of all, you will be pleased to know that another of Nigel's intrepid and industrious workparties, has been beavering away down...
PeterBQH
Aug 21, 20222 min read
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Who ate all the fish?
If you've been down to the river lately (and only a few people have, judging by the Catch Returns), you may think there's a slight...
PeterBQH
Jul 30, 20221 min read
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Water Shortage
After having seen remarkably good river levels for a few months now, I had a bit of a shock earlier this week when I visited Bockingfold...
PeterBQH
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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