In reply to Post #15
I wrote a polite letter , and when a friend who was a long time member told me that it was time for new day members I gave him another polite message with a solution to the carpark problem that has happened due to HS2 , it seems I must have caught him on a bad day 🙄 , because although he is an angler of long standing he should know how things work.
Was a member late 80s , early 90s , and I'm getting old and wanted a last crack at it , he may have done me a favour 👍
I wrote a polite letter , and when a friend who was a long time member told me that it was time for new day members I gave him another polite message with a solution to the carpark problem that has happened due to HS2 , it seems I must have caught him on a bad day 🙄 , because although he is an angler of long standing he should know how things work.
Was a member late 80s , early 90s , and I'm getting old and wanted a last crack at it , he may have done me a favour 👍
Picked up a copy in Bankside on Saturday afternoon if anyone's looking for a copy, Tom had dropped off a few boxes that morning and I was in there around 3pm so wouldn't of thought they shifted many after I was in there.
I ordered a copy from Johnson Ross on Thursday and it arrived first thing this morning.
Nice to buy a book that has a bit of weight to it, should keep me busy for a while.
Nice to buy a book that has a bit of weight to it, should keep me busy for a while.
While we're on the subject of new books, any collectors or those interested in UK carp heritage might be interested in "The 'Brook" by Phil Lowry. It's more of a 'zine than a book with about 100 pages I think. A collection of shots and memoires from Conningbrook back in the day. There were only 500 published and most are gone but Invicta Angling still have some left.
In reply to Post #19
I bought this when it was recommended by the guys at Sub. Like you say, it's a bit different from the traditional hardback 300 page affair. Haven't had a chance to read it yet, but look forward to doing so.
I bought this when it was recommended by the guys at Sub. Like you say, it's a bit different from the traditional hardback 300 page affair. Haven't had a chance to read it yet, but look forward to doing so.
In reply to Post #17
Likewise me, but today. The photos alone are amazing.
Likewise me, but today. The photos alone are amazing.
In reply to Post #19
Just tried to get a copy but they've sold out now unfortunately 😕
Just tried to get a copy but they've sold out now unfortunately 😕
In reply to Post #22
Price has just doubled
Price has just doubled
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In reply to Post #21
Got a signed one from Bristol Angling. Along with Stevie Alcott, I've been wishing for Tom to write for years.
Got a signed one from Bristol Angling. Along with Stevie Alcott, I've been wishing for Tom to write for years.
In reply to Post #25
I'm more surprised to see one from Tom than Steve Alcott to be fair!
Steve's book would be potentially the greatest of them all. Not just the captures, but his style of writing. His chapter in Basil's Bush was and is my favourite bit of modern carp literature.
I'm more surprised to see one from Tom than Steve Alcott to be fair!
Steve's book would be potentially the greatest of them all. Not just the captures, but his style of writing. His chapter in Basil's Bush was and is my favourite bit of modern carp literature.
In reply to Post #26
Couldn't agree more. Fabulous writer, brilliant angler. He must have one hell of a book in him.
Couldn't agree more. Fabulous writer, brilliant angler. He must have one hell of a book in him.
In reply to Post #27
Agree lads. But I fear it will never happen which is a massive shame.
Agree lads. But I fear it will never happen which is a massive shame.
Really enjoyed it.
just got a copy from tackle den in cirencester.. 2 or 3 more copy's left on their counter