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Gareth Fareham
ISSUE 1 ARCHIVES - SIMON BARTLAM 'PASTURES NEW pt2'

ISSUE 1 ARCHIVES - SIMON BARTLAM 'PASTURES NEW pt2'

In part two we discuss the 'boom and bust' stocking mentality, the idea of retiring old fish, how to balance expectancy from anglers and why the Dinton ones have always been so notoriously elusive. Fascinating stuff from one of the UK's most fascinating waters 

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Gareth Fareham
ISSUE 1 ARCHIVES - Simon Bartlam 'Pastures New'

ISSUE 1 ARCHIVES - Simon Bartlam 'Pastures New'

In the ten years since this was recorded, very little has changed at Dinton, other than the stock of immense, scaly carp getting bigger, and perhaps even more sought after than they already were. In a world where things seem to change at a head spinning pace that is hard to keep track of at times, it is nice to find some constants. Si Bartlam, and Dinton is one of those

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Gareth Fareham
ISSUE 1 ARCHIVES - Bart Spruijt 'The Silent Sanctuary'

ISSUE 1 ARCHIVES - Bart Spruijt 'The Silent Sanctuary'

A lovely long read this one, a story of somewhere forbidden, magical and carp that are the stuff of dreams. Told in Bart's own unique way and language, a unique piece in all senses of the word.

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Gareth Fareham
SUB|focus - BROTHERS OF THE ANGLE - Sam Toro

SUB|focus - BROTHERS OF THE ANGLE - Sam Toro

Sam's enthusiasm, passion and drive for carp fishing is infectious and impossible not to buzz off. Anyone making the arduous drive down the M6 week after week to fish the likes of Burghfield is also some kind of hero in our book.. Not only is he a successful big fish angler, he's also a music tech and sound engineer and holds down a serious job amidst the chaos of the big carp life. You know the drill, kettle on, sit back, and enjoy. Here's some northern soul... 

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