I’m often asked what’s the best knot or the strongest knot to tie mono to braid ? The truth is, I don’t know ! I know what I use, which varies depending on the conditions I am fishing and what … Read More
So, I managed to get some fishing in for an hour or so each evening for the past few days down at our lake here at West Venn. I’ve not had any monsters and, if the truth be known, with … Read More
At 05.15, the headlights light up my living room as Paul Cozens swings into the drive for our Holsworthy SAC club trip out of Penzance aboard Capriole, with skipper Dave Paddock. Five of us, plus rods, tackle and lunch, cosy … Read More
A day fishing out of Plymouth aboard Aaron Lidstone’s boat, Happy Days, is one I will always look forward to and never turn the opportunity down. As skippers go, he is top drawer; he will work tirelessly and professionally to … Read More
The 4am alarm call and meeting Steve Dawe at 05.15 for an early shot at this seasons blue sharks had serious “not quite awake yet” consequences !! After transferring my gear in to Steve’s car we headed off to Penzance. Arriving at quayside … Read More
I had never been fishing in Portugal before, let alone for my favourite species, so when I got the invite to join 3 very good friends of mine from Manchester for a couple of days shark fishing, I didn’t hesitate – top company, … Read More
Day 4 – Fishing Islamorada and our “official” Tarpon Challenge day – Sponsored by Cowans Sporting. What a glorious morning. The sun is shining, already in the 70’s, very little wind. Perfect. Today we are fishing with Capt. Jeff Beeler out of … Read More
Day 3 – Today we are fishing out of Key West aboard Triple Time with Capt. Joe Mercurio and his first mate Keith. It’s 07.00, the winds have finally dropped and it’s a beautiful day in Key West as we head … Read More
After yesterdays strong winds, we were hoping they would lay down and give us a chance of some tarpon. Sadly, it was not the case. The winds were still blowing a hooley and not forecast to get any better and … Read More
I look forward to this trip every year. Nicky and Craig are my great mates and it’s our annual get together that I have the pleasure of organising, but I don’t think they will argue with me when I say they are … Read More