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Drought Related Angling Restrictions Imposed on Pitsford, Ravensthorpe and Rutland

Steve Crowder — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:26:12 +0000

The severe drought has resulted in Anglian Water imposing bank access restrictions on anglers at Pitsford and Ravensthorpe already before the new season has even started, the expectation is that more bank access restrictions will follow at Rutland unless there is a su

Bank Fly Fishing For Reservoir Trout - A New Dawn - Part Three

Steve Crowder — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:56:14 +0000

Bank Fly Fishing For Reservoir Trout - A New Dawn - Part Two. Continuing on from the first two pieces Bank Fly Fishing For Reservoir Trout - A New Dawn - Part One a

Non Native Invasive Bloody Red Mysid Shrimp in Rutland Water - Hemimysis anomala

Steve Crowder — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:01:57 +0000

There is a new non native invasive shrimp species to be found in Rutland Water. Two of Anglian Waters reservoirs now have their own new non native shrimp species. Rutland has the "Bloody Red Mysid Shrimp - Hemimysis anomala".

Invitation From A Double World Champion

Steve Crowder — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:22:18 +0000

Dear Fellow Angler
I would like to wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year.

Bank Fly Fishing For Reservoir Trout - A New Dawn - Part Two

Steve Crowder — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:47:28 +0000

Bank Fly Fishing For Reservoir Trout - A New Dawn - Part Two. Continuing on from the first initial piece Bank Fly Fishing For Reservoir Trout - A New Dawn - Part One he

Seasons Greeting From New Zealands North Island

TopRod — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:08:30 +0000

Hi All

This lovely Brownie which is 10lb plus... came on my second visit to Hamurana stream this season having blanked on my first visit.

Bank Fly Fishing For Reservoir Trout - A New Dawn - Part One

Steve Crowder — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:26:17 +0000

Bank Fly Fishing For Reservoir Trout - A New Dawn - Part One. It can be argued that reservoir bank fly fishing for trout has long since reached a peak and has sadly been in a steady decline in terms of the numbers of bank anglers taking part for many years.

Troutmasters Final 2011

Steve Crowder — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:29:54 +0000

August 2010 Qualification

The path to taking part in this years Troutmasters Final 2011 at Grafham Water for me has been an interesting experience littered with catching a series of very large rainbow trout along the way.

Sheeva Plug Computer Setup

Steve Crowder — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 19:31:08 +0000

Deciding it was time for some technical fun after reading this excellent article: A Note On Setting Up the SheevaPlug Linux Plug Computer saw a prompt next day delivery of my own new Sheeva Multi Boot Plug Computer this past week.

Invasion of the Killer Shrimp

Steve Crowder — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:28:09 +0000

Here is the start of a new one. The first discovery of a non-native invasive aquatic species all the way from the Danube found in Grafham Water. Here is Anglian Waters Advice for water users: help prevent the spread of invasive wildlife that details the little monster. Having seen the offender first hand it is not small, and very prolific already. For those who fly fish at Grafham a shrimp pattern in size 10 or 8, based upon hare's ear should do the trick. A pale creamy hare's fur underside, topped with a light tan shellback with some partridge legs should do it.