: About Me

I founded a free UK newspaper for boaters www.towpathtalk.co.uk and was the publisher/self appointed editor for a couple of years.I consider it was very successful in a small way but due mainly to health problems in the family a year ago and time commitments, the title was sold to the printers who now continue the publication.

The health scare/problems in the family are now resolved and I am back on track,indulging myself, exploring new avenues,whilst trying to improve my command of the written English language along with my photographic skills.

www.onlocation.me.uk

My passion is ...

writing and photography

I know too much about ...

responsibilities and peoples addictions

My parents always told me ...

If you can't say anything nice then dont say anything at all

My childhood ambition ...

Deep sea fishing and Journalism

My favorite memory ...

The birth ,at home, of my oldest daughter, on Christmas day 1971

Why I write ...

I have always had aspirations of being a photo-journalist

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

enjoy reading newsprint articles, watching and meeting people and listening to radio plays

My first job ...

inshore and offshore eel fishing in the North Sea with my father

My best moment ...

Sailing singlehanded overnight and being 40 miles offshore of Liverpool in 22' yacht as dawn broke

My inspiration ...

The interesting characters I meet and the places I visit

Sports & Recreation > Fly Fishing Guide to getting started in fly-fishing

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In the beginning don't get hung up on all the most expensive gear, rods, reels,and lines. That can come later if you do get hooked.It is possible to catch fish with a branch from a tree so keep it simple to begin with. Set yourself up with a budget beginners fly fishing outfit from your nearest supplier tell them you just want to 'have a go' and then listen to their advice.They may also be able to reccomend a local guy who can give you a few pointers to get you started with your casting and pass on a little local knowledge of where to try first. You will need to practice your casting a lit...

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