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Yes, we’re still alive…

Haven’t put anything up on the blog for ages,  been holed up in an opium den in Marrakesh trying to find creative inspiration. Time to get blogging again, but not much to tell..for now. I went up to Beaverdyke yesterday…

BobNovember 8, 2009July 24, 2017 Yorkshire Stillwaters No Comments
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Assynt Fishing Holiday 2009

Well,  we got back yesterday from our annual fishing holiday, man it’s depressing to leave Assynt to face the day to day shyte of the 9 to 5 existence. It was possibly one of our best trips away, weather was…

BobJuly 6, 2009July 22, 2017 Assynt, Scotland, Wild Brown Trout, Wild Fishing in Scotland 4 Comments
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Assynt Beckons!

Only 11 days to go till wild fly fishing heaven. On Friday 26th June I’ll be hitting the road and driving up to Assynt to fish in a true wilderness. Bring it on!    

StuJune 15, 2009July 22, 2017 Random Stuff!, Scotland, Wild Brown Trout, Wild Fishing in Scotland No Comments
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Afternoon at Beaverdyke

After a hard day not catching fish and getting a numb backside at Ladybower on Saturday, I decided to spend Sunday afternoon at Beaverdyke Reservoir in the hope of restoring my fishing confidence. When I got up to the reservoir…

StuJune 15, 2009January 2, 2012 Yorkshire Stillwaters
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Ladybower Reservoir

This weekend myself and Bob paid a visit to Ladybower Reservoir. It’s not actually in Yorkshire but it’s just on the edge so we thought it was about time we fished the place and got it up on the main…

StuJune 15, 2009January 2, 2012 Peak District No Comments
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Anglian Water Reservoirs Weekend Washout!

Last weekend was the annual Roundhay Fly Fishers overnight trout fishing extravaganza. In previous years the club has visited fisheries such as Eyebrook, Esthwaite, Ravensthorpe, Pitsford and Rutland. The normal plan for these weekends involves fishing somewhere outside of Yorkshire…

StuJune 10, 2009January 2, 2012 Midlands No Comments
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Swinsty Special Lure

More new content added to the main site in the fly tying section. Have a read of Bob’s guide to tying his Swinsty Special Lure.

StuMay 21, 2009January 2, 2012 Fly Tying No Comments
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Crabtree Angling Lake Review

Wonders will never cease! I’ve finally uploaded some new content to the main site, this long awaited update is a review of Crabtree Angling Lake near Richmond, North Yorkshire. Read the review

StuMay 21, 2009January 2, 2012 Yorkshire Stillwaters No Comments
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Roundhay Flyfishers 2009 outing to Wykeham Lakes

First outing of the year for the Roundhay Fly Fishers! Bearing in mind the windy conditions, I’d call it a success. Everyone caught fish, and as is always the case at Wykeham, they were good fish at that! Yours truly…

BobApril 8, 2009July 22, 2017 Yorkshire Stillwaters No Comments
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Early morning at Beaverdyke

Fellow members of Yorkshire Anglers….just a few pics to whet your appetite for the new season!      

BobMarch 8, 2009July 22, 2017 Yorkshire Stillwaters No Comments
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