Compact Angling Photography – Part 2
Compact Angling Photography – Part 2 by Steve Pitts To get the best results out of your camera you’ll need to be familiar with a few of its basic functions and optional ‘manual’ effects – most compact cameras are auto-focus, so that’s one thing we don’t need to worry too much about, but there are […]
The Early Bird Catches The Worm
CHAPTER 5 – GOOD DAYS, BAD DAYS The Early Bird Catches The Worm September is my favourite month. This is when I put in the most fishing hours, in search of those hungry bass that are feeding heavily before the onset of winter. Over the years I have tried all styles of fishing, from beachcasting […]
Winters Of Discontent
Winters Of Discontent by Donovan Kelley Probably the worst thing that can happen to a young bass is a long cold spell in its first winter. Most recent winters have been mild, but cold spells can still occur. We had one in the 1995/96 winter and another in 1996/97, in each case of about 3 weeks […]
Compact Angling Photography – Part 1
Compact Angling Photography – Part 1 by Steve Pitts Several years ago, Henry Gilbey gave an enthralling presentation on angling photography at our AGM, which got me thinking. Like most things that Henry gets involved in (that’s a bit of an understatement seeing as he earns his living out of photography) he is passionate about […]
Fly Fishing In Mounts Bay
CHAPTER 5 – GOOD DAYS, BAD DAYS Fly Fishing Mounts Bay It’s 4.00am and the car glides down the steep narrow lane towards the beach. Lucy and Maizey, my two Jack Russell terriers, are standing on the passenger seat with noses rooted to the windscreen, scrutinizing the headlight beam for rabbits. As I pull to […]