Category Archives: The Catalyst

Trip No 87 Carp Fishing (2016)


With the family away for the weekend, I am out for 48 hrs.  The conditions are looking quite good for fishing, but not for the family on the beach. Unfortunately for me there where a few other anglers with the … Continue reading

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Trip No 86 Carp Fishing (2016)


I am out in the snag swims today for a little while and I am armed with one rod only with a a bucket of Spotted Fin Catalyst boilies and some Washed Out Pop Ups . I had a tench at around … Continue reading

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Trip No 85 Barbel Fishing (2016)


Out again on the Avon for a few hours today – may be not the right conditions, but I am fishing, which is always a plus. Using two rod’s, as I just can’t help myself.  Both are in the margins, … Continue reading

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Trip No 84 Barbel Fishing (2016)


I have come out on the river for a good look around today, but can’t help bringing the rod’s.  This is lucky as the weather has turned from sunshine to rain and not the best conditions for fish spotting.  So … Continue reading

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Trip No 82 Barbel Fishing (2016)


Despite feeling under the weather this week and being at home all day yesterday (and watching way too many episodes of my favourite TV show).  I thought the best medicine for me would be to get out and get some … Continue reading

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