OK For Now

Just had my first fish a nice chub taken on maggot

Good To Be Out Fishing

On the Severn today with Lady T no fish yet but it's good to be fishing after a long break

All too much

Tjitske has been working very hard just lately and needed 5 minutes on the sofa,, 2 hours later she was still snoring,, still she had Spunky to keep her company

I feel very lucky to have such a great person as Tjitske in my life, she has had a tough time herself but never complains and just gets on with life,, she is very special and I am a lucky man..

A New Life Begins

As many of you may be aware I have had a very difficult few months, back in september my wife of over 30 years decided our marriage was over, the shock of what had happened and the reality of an uncertain future took its toll on my health and happiness.

Lots of people offered encouragement and the main theme was that time would be a great healer and I would be a better person for the experience, believe me at the time I was on the floor and felt there was only one step lower I could go from which there was no return. Every single minute, hour and day was a struggle but thanks to a few people I am still here to tell the tale, those people know who they are and a great thanks to all of them for picking me up and dusting me down to fight another day.

A very special lady was by my side all the time and without her support and incredible love and understanding I know I wouldn't be here now,,,  Tjitske I love you and thank you very much.

Fishing has taken a back seat, the last few weeks, my complete life has been turned upside down, I have had to sell my house and move on to pastures new but together with Tjitske on Friday we moved into our dream home.

To catch up with our adventures at our new home and to see how we get on with our new life together then check out our blog at  

 www.number20ourhouse.blogspot.com

I am lucky and very privileged to be sponsored by the best fishing tackle companies in Europe and would like to thank everyone at Preston Innovations, Korum and Sonubaits for continuing to support me over the last few months whilst fishing has been the last thing on my mind, I appreciate it guys and once again thanks for the support.

Not A Barbel In Site

Spent a day this week back on one of my favourite venues The Wensum in the centre of Norwich, with roach the target and long rod and stick float the chosen method.

Large Shoals of Roach move into the city centre once the weather turns cold and the favourite method is fishing a pole and Bronze maggot, I didn't have a choice thou as the Guys from Total Coarse Fishing wanted to see some fish caught for the cameras using a good old fashioned rod and line.

A strong and very cold wind made the fishing difficult but I still managed to catch plenty of fish for the article, and not a barbel in site.

Florence's First Christmas

Seasons Greetings

Seasons Greetings to all my blog readers.

2010 has been a tough year but the prospects for 2011 look much better.

Myself and Tjitske are looking forward to a great future together and we would like to wish all our friends a fantastic christmas and a happy and prosperous 2011.

Voor al onze  nederlandse vrienden een gezellige feestdagen en een gelukkig en gezond 2011

It's Not Going To Be Easy

Up until now I have managed a barbel every month of the season but looking at the current weather and the forecast December is going to be very cold.

It's down to minus 15 here in places so the barbel are not going to Feed for a while thats for sure.

With a house move coming up in the near future and then several months of hard work to get the house how we want it, all but the odd fishing trip will be out of the question.

Tjitske is back to Holland tomorrow for a few days and back with me in England next week.

She hasn't left yet but I miss her already