River Wye From Source To Sea Video
In September this year four of us travelled from the source of the river Wye to the sea by walking, biking and SUP. Here is the video we chucked together from our trip. What a stunning river the Wye is!
Winter SUP session on the River Severn
Every now and then you do something that will stick with you for the rest of your life. The tidal stretch of the River Severn from Gloucester to Arlingham is a lovely 18 mile stretch that changes with every corner. We had previously paddled this stretch and had […]
SUP Saltford to Bath on the Bristol Avon
Exploring a new part of the river Avon you haven’t paddled before is always exciting. You never know what you may find as you explore it, so when a couple of friends planned a return trip from Saltford to Bath, I just had to get involved! I met […]
Finding Chub in the Winter
Chub are a good species to direct your efforts to in the winter as they will feed, even in the coldest weather. Although smaller chub will move in to deeper water with other silverfish, the adult fish will often hang around the same area they can be found […]
Hypothermia
Hypothermia can be a very real threat in winter conditions whilst up in the mountains, so knowing what to look for, and what to do when you see the the signs, could save your, or someone else’s life! Your body aims to keep your vital organs and brain […]
Fishing for Barbel in Floodwater
When your local river is in flood it can often be a great time to go fishing for the Barbel. Care is needed when fishing in these conditions, but Barbel are sometimes more eager to feed in these conditions, and it can be easier to locate them. I […]
White Water Rafting in Scotland
You could be mistaken for thinking White Water Rafting is something you do when you are abroad, in fact the UK, and in particular Scotland, have many rivers offering all grades of whitewater and loads of Rafting! We met up with Splash White Water Rafting on the river […]
Simple Pike Fishing With Dead Baits
Dead baiting for Pike on rivers has been a favourite way of fishing for me for many years, and although not an expert, I have picked up a few very helpful tips over the years from other anglers. In this article I thought I would share a few […]
Surfing the Parrett Bore
Tidal bore surfing is by no means a new sport, however it comes as a surprise to many that it is even possible. Climbing into a river at exactly the right time to catch that elusive wave attracts the more adventurous surfer, and surfing the Severn Bore is […]
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