John Neville Archive
A day in heaven on Wye tributary
A double touch of genius
Quality fish at Ranskill
Try some sideswiping retrieves
Three Must Have Seasonal Flies
Spring trouting can be heavenly
Chance to join county’s top club
Time to start building the memories
Licence blow for old and disabled
RSPCA’s fishing code of practice
Diet is so important for fish
Large arbours are the answer
Farmed and wild fish compared
Female anglers: a rare breed
Time to enjoy a little ego trip!
Should we always put them back?
The all-important tell-tale shot
Don’t miss out on the the barbel magic
Fish at the in-form venues
Pike: don’t kill the big ones
My doubts over climate change
How to improve your chances of success
Memories of Walter at the tackle shop
The downside of modern angling
Agency issues a warning
The soaring cost of fishing
Don’t throw accusations at anglers
Are we making it too easy?
Never-ending source of joy
Pros and cons of mail order
Stealth is key to success
Plasticine works a treat!
The
importance of stealth
Young anglers miss out
Changing times for anglers
Otters: a cause for concern
Think how lucky we are!
Metric dilemma sorted
Tackle has never been so cheap
Problems with power lines
Prepare for the mayfly carnival
Eight trout waters worth trying
Conscience and the close season
Frustrations of losing a big fish
No need to ban ornamentals
We’re the envy of the world!
Donkhill set to reopen
This is a step too far
Useful tricks of the trade
Permits represent a bargain
In praise of bonny Scotland
Remember, keep fish damp
More of the same, please!
Skues supplies inspiration
Catch and release problems
Otters: cause for concern
Too much of a good thing
Hempseed: no need for a ban
Tips to beat the dreaded cold
Women who are hooked on fishing
We’ve never had it so good!
What a good year it’s been!
Spend your money on permits
Top marks for Accidental Angler
A wealth of knowledge up for grabs
Heavenly day at Ladybower
Pike: handle them with care
Trent Otter back in print.
A large-scale problem...
Problems with leverage
Has fishing become too easy?
Rex’s fishery is a paradise
Has fishing been underpriced?
Barbel catches break records
Understanding the cruelty issue
Our precious heritage
Tie your Daddy-longlegs green
Wild rainbows of the Wye
Following the current trend
Why match weights have increased
You’ve never had it so good
Through the eyes of a fish
Succeeding against all the odds
Campaigners have got it wrong
Rekindling happy memories
Mayfly magic returns!
Ditch the white shirts!
Give eels a try in the pot
The best of both worlds
The joys of casting
Good luck to Foremark
Huge risks for managers
Safety in mind for youngsters
Daydreaming about the past
Three comfortable venues
Don’t be fooled by salesm
en
Time to renew licences
It doesn’t get much better!
Sun shines at Ladybower
No answers to my question
Are you ready for the blues?
My advice: don’t leave it too late
Chasing the hot spots
Harsh lessons in cruelty
Stealth is route to success
A means of escaping life's woes
Choice of fly is unimportant
The stillwater revolution
Oh for the good old days
A matter of conscience
Lessons kids need to learn
1922 salmon stands test of time
Trends that make me anxious
How to cope with the cold
Two knots that are vital
So much water, so many fish
Follow Fred’s top tips
How the Trent has changed
Poachers in perspective
Ignore the forecasts
Fishing closer to home
Stealthy approach is the key
Almost glad to lose this fish
Bright green is the trigger
Barlow is the perfect venue
An unforgettable character
Sea trout and roach are most wary
Distress call to sea anglers
The lure of Ladybower proves so irresistible
The time and the place
Youngsters need guidance
The roach that hooked itself
Barbel time is here again!
Exciting county prospects
The return of mayfly magic!
Anglers help preserve stocks
Close seasons: for or against?
How commercials have changed fishing
Litter habit needs to be kicked
Yes, I’m a hedonistic angler!
Line is more important than fly
I’m passionate about Ladybower
Helping disabled anglers
An awkward problem to solve
Donkhill farm is a delight
Balancing fly rods: forget it
Choice of lines is critical
What a cracking start!
DCAC’s wealth of fishing
Looking forward to Ladybower
Poachers: your number is up
I recommend Darley Dale
Blank days are a rarity
Praising the super baits
Fisheries deserve your support
Check out Ivan’s swim
Beating the cold weather
Water knots are the answer
I shared sarnies with a puma
Trout fishing’s grand finale
Why fish are growing bigger
Cruelty? Anglers prevent it
Fishing on the front line
Cormorants: a license to cull
Simply the best
A sedentary sport? No way!
Don’t frighten the fish
Advantage to Barlow
Pros and cons of going barbless
Noise is getting out of hand
Uproar over record claims
There’s always a catch...
A day of mixed fortunes
Carp: a step too far
Prepare for the dog days
Blues boost for Ladybower
Taking care is essential
Statistics and tiddlers
The best time of year
Close season under scrutiny
Essence of angling captured
How to tackle the streams
The way to running water success
Bargains at Chatsworth
Fishing lines go high-tech
Homing in on the hotspots
Record bid just a pipedream
Gutted by bad weather
It’s normal for stocks to fluctuate
Border areas in the spotlight
Line more important than fly
Bonanza at Ladybower
Threat posed by cormorants
Gloria champions the cause
Diary date for Bower lovers
Record fish confusion
My fixed reel blues
My carp confession
Planning the year ahead
Unbeatable variety on offer
Grinner knots are superior
Freeze those maggots!
Ways to pay for fishing
Asleep on the job: it’s not fair
Beating the chilly weather
Three cheers for the DCAC
Start to build your memories
Handle them with care
Rex’s place is a delight
Grayling: the supreme winter fish
Fears for future of trout breeding
Ranskill: as good as it gets!
Winter programme set to kick off
Pike Experts at Ladybower
A guide I can recommend
Boat fishing is an adventure
Carbon fibre rods are bargains
Everything else takes second place
Thumbs down for modern fittings
Good times on horizon
Night fishing adventures
Support for the ACA is a must
Count your blessings...
It’s too easy these days...
Fish which pull the hardest
Ladybower comes good
Gloria deserves a gong
The consequences of a ban
You’re never too old to learn
County club is on the up
A popular place to visit
Be ready for the mayfly
Timing is all-important
Quality fish at Ranskill
Why I’m passionate about angling
Rex’s fishery a roaring success
Five tips for you to try out
Don’t wait for retirement!
Walter's plan worked for me
I can recommend Donkhill
Fly line choice is key
Ladybower, here I come!
Why rivers are less popular
Waterside companions
The benefits of swing tips
Humane face of trout angling
A more serene kind of fishing
Price is no guide to quality
Quill floats remain a delight
Have we seen the ultimate in lines?
All taped for Christmas!
Record chances are slim
Lessons from the past
Tackling the traffic nightmare
Success story at Lindholme
Bonanza time on trout lake
Richard collects top trout prize
The magic of cul-de-canard
We must show more responsibility
A dilemma to be tackled
Imitation versus presentation
Lindholme changes on the way
My first blank of the year
Happy day at Yeaveley
Don’t take easy way out
Ladybower: Simply the best
Bait samples boost stocks
Cormorants are vermin
Barbel are my favourite
Beware those ‘dog days’
Mussels and Macaroni!
Phenomenal Ladybower
Mind your language please
Super roach at Barlow
Mayfly delight on riverbank
No flurocarbons for me!
Yet another successful Chatsworth Fair
It’s been a great spring
The Beauty of Barlow
Finding the shoals at Ladybower
Fly-fishing first for John
Perch numbers increase
A knotty problem solved
Using a sixth sense
Quality trout at Donkhill
A wet and windy opening
Understanding how tackle works
Weights and measures dilemma
All set for ‘Magic Monday’
The falling cost of kitting up
We have to interfere with nature
Maggots hit in bait revolution
Water Voles make a welcome return
It’s a young man’s game
It’s all a question of depth
A question of visibility
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