Paul_D

Seasons greetings Chesters......!! I suggested to my Out-Laws (via a prompt to the strife) a couple of years ago that if they were stuck for a present to give to their wayward son-in-law a magazine subscription would be good....easy and we're all happy.

Nice.......!

Phil, The river was fining down nicely for you but it's now persisting it down again as I type and there's more forecast for the weekend.....can't make up my mind what to do on Sunday either...!!

Jackpike, Thanks for that, a good point for all XP users but one already pointed out to me by Microsoft with their automatic windows updates. I actually found that downloading the service pack cured a lot of problems I had with XP on my new PC. Even re-creating my broadband account (transfering it to the new PC) was proving a problem up until the download. Anyone running XP should download the service pack or, I believe, it's on a coverdisk somewhere this month, which will be a cheaper option if you are using a dial up account.

Have a look at http://www.metcheck.com lots of info but I'm not too sure of its accuracy. The site seems to contradict itself with predictions for the same county but over different timespans.

Phil, If you're talking about the stretches between Silsden and Keighley don't bother, the river is still rising. When I left to go fishing at Embsay this morning the flood plains were still reasonably dry, they ain't now......

Cookus, As Elton has mentioned it's the fishing that counts. I lived near Windsor as a yound lad (fished the Medway at Yalding once or twice as a matter of fact!) and catching Ruffe (Pope/Tommys)from the Thames was par for the course. I now live in Yorkshire and haven't seen one of the little critters for many a year. If I were to catch one on a Yorkshire river it would really make my day. Enjoy your fishing, but diversify if you can.... Tight lines

See Bruno, now someone has gone and marketed crap flavour boilies.....damn another missed opportunity.

Nice one Dragonbat..!!

Pleasure!

Better still....Brandy in both...??

:confused: There'd be no room for the tackle left if I took that lot....

Alan, Just a quick Thank You for taking the time out to have a look at my Free Spirit Centerpin for me. It's certainly a dramatic improvement on the 'pre-mod' version. I was hoping to have tried it out in 'anger' but this hasn't been possible, I can't get out this weekend either.... Cheers

Nice one Leon....good advice.Thanks.

I can see where FishinMad2001 is coming from. As a kid living in Germany twenty odd years ago catching 2lb plus Roach was not unusual and in my innocence not really appreciated. I recall reading the AT and AM where idolised fisherman from England described the Roach as their favourite fish and wondering 'why?'. Nowadays I can't catch a Roach of any size for love nor money in my local W.Yorks rivers so when I did go out of my way to catch one on a Lake this year (Knotford Lagoon near Otley) and caught a fin perfect near half pounder it gave me enormous satisfaction.....A very special species...I can appreciate that now.

What about the good old 'dough' bobbin. As simple as it gets.....

My Bullmastiff seems to have a taste for cow pat and sheep droppings - could be a business opportunity here..!!

Oxo, Bovril, Coffee or Heinz Big Soup...????

Heyup Tyke, Got my facts wrong. The Aysgarth stretch of the Ure is memebers only. However, there are other stretches available on day ticket at Worton Bridge, Langthorpe, Roecliffe Top. Plus various stretches of the Wharfe. I suggest you talk to Arthur Padget (Bradford City AA fly section Sec.) about the best Grayling waters. He's a helpful chap who'll put you right(01274 617419). If you fancy the Addingham waters (Below the Bolton Abbey stretches) then I suggest getting a Bradford No. 1 day ticket as the fishing on the left hand bank is easier...not steep and easier casting. Both clubs state that fishing is by Worm only if after Grayling outside of the Spotty season. Tight lines.

Further to my last....When I say you have to apply to the Fly Section Secretary for a permit, we are able to trot for Grayling using worm, I believe, outside of the Trout fishing season.

Tyke, I'll have to double check on my facts but can't get to my yearbook at the moment I'll find out for sure tomorrow and post. I'm fairly sure that the Bfd City Aysgarth stretch is available on day ticket to non-members. It is a catch and release water though and has been since the start of this season. The Bradford City stretch between Broughton and Gargrave is members only and you also require a day permit (free on application to the fly section secretary, the number of rods are limited so that it doesn't become crowded). If you don't live too far away I would say it is well worth joining City. There is a joining fee of approx.30 quid and year membership for about the same, can't remember the exact figures. P.S. there is also cracking water available in the upper Wharfe at Buckden and the like.....bit too dificult for me though.....but nice to wander along..!! Bradford No.1 has pretty much all day ticket availability on the Wharfe. Try http://www.bradfordno1.com Great waters....if only for the scenery...but even I can catch the occasional fish here.....!!!

Phone, Our native species is Thymallus thymallus, apparently named after the herb Thyme after which it is supposed to smell, or some say it smells of Cucumber. I've never noticed those aromas on any I've 'sniffed' probably because mostly they've been caught at sub-zero temps and the old hooter wasn't very discriminating, but a wonderful adversary it definately is.

Bradford City AA have the rights to some fantastic Grayling fishing, in particular, on the River Ure at Aysgarth (very scenic) and on the River Aire between Broughton and Gargrave. Bradford No. 1 AA as well as City also have good waters on the Wharfe downstream of the fantastic Bolton Abbey water at Addingham and below at very, very reasonable rates. Tight lines

Sounds good to me.....

Scott, Sorry to be a pain but could i have a copy as well..?? Cheers