In reply to Post #29
It looks huge but still impossible for me to judge.
Great book, those diaries.
It looks huge but still impossible for me to judge.
Great book, those diaries.
In reply to Post #16
I love the dreamers attitude and some come true.
What struck me reading through this thread is I can't recall any other angler with a picture of the bishop. I read the books many years ago but were there many other captures and if so what was time before / after CY?
If they were very few, then it adds a bit more credibility to large uncaught monsters - I really miss those days and hopefully somewhere there is still the odd surprise - or even myth would do.
I love the dreamers attitude and some come true.
What struck me reading through this thread is I can't recall any other angler with a picture of the bishop. I read the books many years ago but were there many other captures and if so what was time before / after CY?
If they were very few, then it adds a bit more credibility to large uncaught monsters - I really miss those days and hopefully somewhere there is still the odd surprise - or even myth would do.
In reply to Post #29
What a pic, remember seeing that when younger ffs
What a pic, remember seeing that when younger ffs
In reply to Post #32
The Bishop was known as The Old 38 prior to being known as the Bishop. There are lots of shots of it if you look around.
The Bishop was known as The Old 38 prior to being known as the Bishop. There are lots of shots of it if you look around.
In reply to Post #32
Hilton had it prior to Yates, Yates caught it at an earlier date,suggesting it looked old and grey pre 1976.
Hilton had it prior to Yates, Yates caught it at an earlier date,suggesting it looked old and grey pre 1976.
In reply to Post #35
There are records going all the way back to the first capture by Eddie Price in 1959.
There are records going all the way back to the first capture by Eddie Price in 1959.
In reply to Post #36
Indeed, a quick google search will show several images. The great fish must have been caught in the region of 10 times or so. IMO the greatest carp ever caught....anywhere.
Untaught myths in Redmire? Maybe in the 50s and 60s, almost certainly in fact. Beyond then I doubt it. Better tackle was available and some more analytical anglers were on the pool, especially during the drought year.
Indeed, a quick google search will show several images. The great fish must have been caught in the region of 10 times or so. IMO the greatest carp ever caught....anywhere.
Untaught myths in Redmire? Maybe in the 50s and 60s, almost certainly in fact. Beyond then I doubt it. Better tackle was available and some more analytical anglers were on the pool, especially during the drought year.
Just listened to the podcast yesterday. Absolutely brilliant. Hassan did an excellent job,, he knows when to be quiet and let the guest talk, yet interjects to keep the podcast on track.
In reply to Post #38
Hassan is very good 👍
Hassan is very good 👍
In reply to Post #39
He is isn't he. Seems like a genuinely lovely bloke.
I haven't listened to the last couple of Korda ones. The presenter seems good but they really need to get some non Korda guests in soon!!
He is isn't he. Seems like a genuinely lovely bloke.
I haven't listened to the last couple of Korda ones. The presenter seems good but they really need to get some non Korda guests in soon!!
In reply to Post #40
Haven't heard Yates one yet, but hassan looks to me like a great role model for nash
Haven't heard Yates one yet, but hassan looks to me like a great role model for nash
In reply to Post #1
Brilliant podcast
Brilliant podcast
In reply to Post #39
I agree, and I définately would'nt have said so after his first few, I found him very annoying initially!
He has really adapted though and got so much better at it.
I agree, and I définately would'nt have said so after his first few, I found him very annoying initially!
He has really adapted though and got so much better at it.
In reply to Post #43
Great podcast. I have new found respect for him now. Understand why he fishes the way he does. The guy can tell a great story too. Much respect sir
Great podcast. I have new found respect for him now. Understand why he fishes the way he does. The guy can tell a great story too. Much respect sir
Sat by a pool on the three counties border and just finished listening. All is anticipation now.