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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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The Wrong Fly
For those brave souls still venturing onto the river despite the heat and sun, and the prospect of catching little or nothing, it's often...
PeterBQH
Jul 5, 20222 min read
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Bling on the Teise
Apart from the glittering flash of a Rainbow or a Grayling as it races away with your nymph, there are are other treasures around on the...
PeterBQH
Jun 21, 20221 min read
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No Luck with the Pools?
If you're of a certain age, that might be a nice double-entendre, but if not, it might reflect your recent catch rate. Not sure if it...
PeterBQH
Jun 15, 20222 min read
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Don't forget Bockingfold
If you haven't explored Beat 7 yet, or haven't been there for a while, maybe now is a good time. It's got to be the easiest parking -...
PeterBQH
May 11, 20221 min read
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What's in a number?
You'll know the expression:'Two's company, three's a crowd', but now Four's a Limit. Just in case you missed it in the joining...
PeterBQH
May 4, 20222 min read
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Never mind the Bluebells
OK, the Bluebells are looking great at the moment, but as part of your membership of TAOA you can get more exotic experiences down by the...
PeterBQH
Apr 25, 20221 min read
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A Little Weed?
Some of you may have noticed the first stirrings of a monster down by the river. No, not the huge rainbow I think I hooked but it got...
PeterBQH
Apr 21, 20221 min read
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Bags of fun
The Catch Returns are coming in thick and fast - must be something to do with the prize draw we'll be holding based on them at the end of...
PeterBQH
Apr 7, 20221 min read
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