I have now bought an Apex Anvil Vice and I have to say WOW, I get on with this one so much more than the previous one which was a snowbee one. Apex Anvil Snowbee I found with the Snowbee one I couldn’t get the head to stay still whilst trying […]
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My Chew Valley Arsenal
March 13, 2010 
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Here are some pictures on the flies I will be taking with me next week. Synthetic Flies Mainly Bucktail, Some Feathers Marabou and Zonkers Hollow and Large Flies Hollow, Ostrich Feathers and Deer Hair I have all but the synthetic ones. I have synthetic materials coming so I can add to to those. Hopefully I […]
Continue readingPikeSaber’s First Outting Session, Chichester Canal
March 13, 2010 0 Comments
Having bought the rod over a week ago today was the first chance I had to get out with it. I headed out to my usual haunt, the local canal. Here she is… I was using a #9 weight floating line due to the canal only being 3-7 feet deep. I was worried that the […]
Continue readingPike Fishing Tips
March 12, 2010 0 Comments
Heres a list of resources containing links to sites with tips for Pike fishing on tthe fly or just handling tips: http://blog.fishtec.co.uk/index.php/2009/09/ten-pike-fishing-tips/
Continue readingPrepping for the PFFA Members Outing
March 9, 2010 3 Comments
On the 20th and 21st March 2010 the PFFA has a members outting to Chew Vally Lake for 2 days of Pike fishing from boats. This is my 2nd time in a boat and the first potentially with a boat partner. The hotel I have booked is http://www.thebluebowl.co.uk/ which is close to the lake. I get […]
Continue readingVarying patterns
March 2, 2010 0 Comments
Here are a few patterns to try that I have found around the internet: (thanks for the SBS) Predator Patterns Tap’s Bug Shad Split Bunny Snake Fly Hollow Fly with Mono Extension UV Flashtail Whistler Carp Patterns Dog Biscuit
Continue readingAnother Blank…
February 27, 2010 0 Comments
Was intending to pop out to the Chichester Canal Basin this morning at first light but the wind was too high to be safe down there, so back to bed. I headed out this afternoon though, wind had died a little and it was lovely out, albeit cold. There were three aims to the session: 1) […]
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