Rest in peace Chris, condolences to all his family and friends
In reply to Post #14
That piece lead me to communicate with him on numerous occasions and in my eyes is the greatest thread ever put on the net. He has been a great help with my hunt for leney stocking and was always open with information on current remaining stocks. A true knowledgeable gentleman and always approachable ,will be greatly missed. Believe he has just finished another book on Ashlea pool ?
That piece lead me to communicate with him on numerous occasions and in my eyes is the greatest thread ever put on the net. He has been a great help with my hunt for leney stocking and was always open with information on current remaining stocks. A true knowledgeable gentleman and always approachable ,will be greatly missed. Believe he has just finished another book on Ashlea pool ?
In reply to Post #1
he had the most incredible knowledge and passion for carp angling, and he will be greatly missed. Sad news indeed, I did not see this coming
he had the most incredible knowledge and passion for carp angling, and he will be greatly missed. Sad news indeed, I did not see this coming
Very sad to hear we have lost a Carp fishing Legend Chris Ball has passed away
I am so sad
Chris was one of life`s lovely Human beings
I first met Chris 49 years ago in a pub in shepperton he was the regional BCSG officer and joined me in the group
and we stayed friends ever since mainly meeting in person at shows and functions but it was always like it had been last week even though it may have been 10 years
he was a true inspiration to so many always ready to help and a walking encyclopedia of carp fishing history a passionate dedicated carp angler and his writings and talks will be sorely missed a real Legend and he has made his mark and will always be remembered
I hope he is chatting to Len and all the other guys round some pond RIP mate
I am so sad
Chris was one of life`s lovely Human beings
I first met Chris 49 years ago in a pub in shepperton he was the regional BCSG officer and joined me in the group
and we stayed friends ever since mainly meeting in person at shows and functions but it was always like it had been last week even though it may have been 10 years
he was a true inspiration to so many always ready to help and a walking encyclopedia of carp fishing history a passionate dedicated carp angler and his writings and talks will be sorely missed a real Legend and he has made his mark and will always be remembered
I hope he is chatting to Len and all the other guys round some pond RIP mate
Rip Chris a real gentleman. He will be fishing in the sky with Hutchy. Save a peg for me guys.
RIP Chris. He was such a nice man.
He will hopefully be sitting down with Donald Leney, chatting about fishing right now.
He will hopefully be sitting down with Donald Leney, chatting about fishing right now.
Met Chris when he did a slide show/talk at the central London region of the carp society when I was a regional organiser in the early 90's. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his carp fishing and the history/roots of our past time. Another icon of carp fishing unfortunately taken too early, rest in piece Chris.
My condolences to his family.
Michael
My condolences to his family.
Michael
In reply to Post #1
Such a loss to carp fishing, long live THE HISTORIAN
Chris Seemed to be in good health at the last meeting I saw him do at the Alexandra suite in swanley on Ashley pool and other things.
RIP mate, you will be greatly missed.
Such a loss to carp fishing, long live THE HISTORIAN
Chris Seemed to be in good health at the last meeting I saw him do at the Alexandra suite in swanley on Ashley pool and other things.
RIP mate, you will be greatly missed.
In reply to Post #23
Very sad news , rip Chris .
Very sad news , rip Chris .
Very sad news indeed 
Another historic angler lost, guess it's inevitable as you get older but you never get used to it.
Another historic angler lost, guess it's inevitable as you get older but you never get used to it.
In reply to Post #25
R.I.P
R.I.P
R.i.p Chris , a true legend.
In reply to Post #27
Just read a post from Dave Lane which resonates with me. FB and even this forum, is so focused in that little bit of plastic that there is very little being said about the loss of such an iconic bloke in our pastime which really says a lot about the state of modern carp angling. Very sad
Just read a post from Dave Lane which resonates with me. FB and even this forum, is so focused in that little bit of plastic that there is very little being said about the loss of such an iconic bloke in our pastime which really says a lot about the state of modern carp angling. Very sad
Chris bsll R.I.P A true gent
Very sad news, Chris was a massive inspiration to me when i was younger with his love of carp fishing especially surface fishing, which i think is the most exciting way of catching carp.
RIP Chris you will be truly missed.
RIP Chris you will be truly missed.