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Not so Happy Returns
Some of you diligent members have been having trouble submitting Catch Returns over the past week or so. We are in touch with the...
PeterBQH
Aug 4, 20211 min read
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Is there anybody out there?
It's not clear if everybody's away on holiday, or maybe it's just the weather, but up until an hour ago there had been no Catch Returns...
PeterBQH
Jul 30, 20211 min read
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Not as bad as it may look
I hope the water is starting to clear now, with the current respite from the rain, but even if it still resembles NAAFI tea, you can...
PeterBQH
Jul 16, 20211 min read
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Masterclasses on the Teise
Nearly a dozen members got together today for a Masterclass from two of our expert members. Peter Verrinder talked about nymphing as...
PeterBQH
Jul 3, 20211 min read
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The Score so far
Summary of Catch Returns 2021 to 15 June 286 Returns were submitted by 44 Members of whom 17 submitted only 1 or 2; over half the Returns...
PeterBQH
Jun 21, 20212 min read
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Beating the Balsam
Once again an intrepid party of plucky members waged a guerilla war against an invasive threat. A small work-party deployed to Beat 1...
PeterBQH
Jun 19, 20212 min read
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Mega Grayling
As you'll have seen below, Wednesday was Grayling day on the River Teise. Unfortunately nobody told the Grayling. While fishing for...
PeterBQH
Jun 17, 20211 min read
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Wednesday is Grayling Day
At last, the Coarse Fishing Season starts again on Wednesday 16th. For the Teise, it makes it legal again to catch our lovely Grayling...
PeterBQH
Jun 14, 20211 min read
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Never a complete Blank.
There are some days when it doesn't matter what you do (within the rules), the fish just don't cooperate. The nice thing about fishing...
PeterBQH
Jun 12, 20211 min read
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Security upgrade
Further to the previous blog, I'm pleased to announce that the pedestrian gate at Stonebridge has now been unlocked and a new lock fitted...
PeterBQH
Jun 5, 20211 min read
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Dreaded Locks
Please be aware that the pedestrian gate at Stonebridge (not the vehicle gate) is impassable at present due to a damaged lock, unless you...
PeterBQH
Jun 2, 20211 min read
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A little weeed.
A small but intrepid workparty trio made an impression on the islands of weed at the reservoir today. It's not completely gone, but...
PeterBQH
May 23, 20211 min read
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Reservoir Reservations
In case anyone is planning a trip to the reservoir tomorrow (Sunday 23rd May), please be warned that we will have a small work-party...
PeterBQH
May 22, 20211 min read
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The Brown Stuff (no not on a bacon roll)
Some members have commented in their catch returns about the brown algae or gunk evident on the river floor over the last month....
PeterBQH
May 8, 20211 min read
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April 2021 - The Star Flies!
Based on April’s Catch Returns, these are some of the more popular and successful flies. Of course, the river was pretty low most of the...
PeterBQH
May 7, 20211 min read
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Many Happy Returns
May Day saw lots of happy Catch Returns with many Browns on Beat 2 and some lovely Rainbows on Beat 3 so there was a lot of good fishing...
PeterBQH
May 1, 20211 min read
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StoneBridge has a smart new lock - maybe too smart?
If you've visited StoneBridge this year you'll see there's a very nice new lock on the gate. You'll have memorised the number, but quite...
PeterBQH
Apr 21, 20211 min read
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It's Lamprey Week!
After seeing what Brook Lampreys do once they've cleared a space in the gravel (see previous post), this is how they do it. Thanks to...
PeterBQH
Apr 21, 20211 min read
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Take pity on the poor old Lampreys
The Brook Lamprey is a very ancient species and we are lucky to have them in the Teise. Look for their Redds about now - a cleared patch...
PeterBQH
Apr 19, 20211 min read
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Caught Red-handed
Some of you might have spotted the Mallard on her very precarious nest high above the river at Trottenden. Alas the nest is no more after...
PeterBQH
Apr 14, 20211 min read
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