Lunacy ?

[gilby]

Ok, it's cold. We're snuggled up in bed all cosy then the depth charges start.

We've a fishing match along our stretch breaking up ice. Long ropes, chain, heavy weights being lobbed in then yanked back with the chain breaking a channel. The noise is unbelievable, the cat's in hiding and I've got a headache.

Think I'll wait 'til they settle down and the start the genny up. I've deemed it laundry day.

[Artimis]

Who says boaters and fishermen arnt riverbank buddies?

[Sunset Rising]

I cannot imagine them catching much after doing that.

[Athy]

Now that those helpful fishermen have broken the ice around you, Gilby, you'll be able to return the favour by cruising up and down for the duration of their match, keeping the fish moving around for them.

[Laurie Booth]

Now that those helpful fishermen have broken the ice around you, Gilby, you'll be able to return the favour by cruising up and down for the duration of their match, keeping the fish moving around for them.

And get someone to ride a bike up and down the tow path.

[Smelly]

I suppose you needed to turn the stereo up being as the washing machine's so loud...

[Guest]

I understand your annoyance, but to put things in perspective, it wouldn't be the first time that boats have come past breaking ice over the years. That too is quite noisy, although it doesn't bother me.

[gilby]

Don't mind the noise of boats breaking ice, especially if it's a vintage putt putt ! This went on for nearly 45 minutes with a dozen anglers bombarding away.

 

TBH we have varying relationships with the various. Some are obnoxious boat haters that think it's hilarious to spray maggots over your decks. Other clubs are very curteous and we get on well with each other.

Today was just too bizarre a start to a sunday and no, didn't do any laundry, thought I'd be polite. Besides, our water supply hose is frozen, been jerry canning from our stand pipe. Trip to the launderette coming up.

[Guest]

Don't mind the noise of boats breaking ice, especially if it's a vintage putt putt ! This went on for nearly 45 minutes with a dozen anglers bombarding away.

 

TBH we have varying relationships with the various. Some are obnoxious boat haters that think it's hilarious to spray maggots over your decks. Other clubs are very curteous and we get on well with each other.

Today was just too bizarre a start to a sunday and no, didn't do any laundry, thought I'd be polite. Besides, our water supply hose is frozen, been jerry canning from our stand pipe. Trip to the launderette coming up.

I can understand your annoyance; that is along time.

[gilby]

I did ask the winning weights.

3 ounces. Only two people weighed in. Glad they all enjoyed themselves. (Smirky face)

[casper ghost]

Can someone organise a fishing contest for the 3oo yards in front of me.. then I could chug up to where it's deep enough to moor against the bank. Would they be able to break up 2" thick ice?

Casp'

[luda]

Hi

according to NFA rules anglers are to clear all litter from their pegs otherswise they will not be weighed in. it is a pity boaters dont bother

to clear up their rubbish where they moor seeing the amount of logs sawdust wood ash dumped on the towpath on the K&A I wonder what happens when

thier cassettes are full during this cold weather On reading another thread on here about sunked boats I think there are alot on here as they

dont seem to move

[Heffalump]

Hahahaha

[jenlyn]

Hi

according to NFA rules anglers are to clear all litter from their pegs otherswise they will not be weighed in. it is a pity boaters dont bother

to clear up their rubbish where they moor seeing the amount of logs sawdust wood ash dumped on the towpath on the K&A I wonder what happens when

thier cassettes are full during this cold weather On reading another thread on here about sunked boats I think there are alot on here as they

dont seem to move

 

ask them

[Smelly]

Hi

according to NFA rules anglers are to clear all litter from their pegs otherswise they will not be weighed in. it is a pity boaters dont bother

to clear up their rubbish where they moor seeing the amount of logs sawdust wood ash dumped on the towpath on the K&A I wonder what happens when

thier cassettes are full during this cold weather On reading another thread on here about sunked boats I think there are alot on here as they

dont seem to move

 

 

Sorry, but the detritus anglers leave taints the water they fish; there might be sensible ones but they are overwhelmed by the tw**s that have no consideration nor care for the environment they leave for anyone else.

 

The mess I see left behind by fishing matches leaves me aghast.

[blueprince]

Yes, I think diesel and oil only add to the marine enviroment, and digging big holes in the counrtyside? they should be shot.

[luda]

There are also a great many Boaters who could not care less about the enviroment

[Barry]

Sorry, but the detritus anglers leave taints the water they fish; there might be sensible ones but they are overwhelmed by the tw**s that have no consideration nor care for the environment they leave for anyone else.

 

The mess I see left behind by fishing matches leaves me aghast.

 

It upset me too plus I really did not like the callous disregard with which match anglers treated the fish they caught. I stopped match fishing because of it