The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Paul D wrote: ↑Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:33 pm A glass will be raised this evening.

And another one or two

John

I do raise my glass, too! If only I had this awesome 'book' Mr. Crabtree goes fishing. Somebody a spare copy by chance?

Bernard.....you wise old owl!

Thank you Bernard for all you have left us, and future generations to enjoy.

Several Barolos this evening and one for BV

Needed to post this to salute a great man:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYcFVc4lq7c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtUZBN9vC8Q
Wearing a good old Solway Zipper there.

RBTraditional wrote: ↑Tue Feb 14, 2017 6:58 pm Bernard.....you wise old owl!

Very nice choice Sir, it was the first one I reached for.

I remember reading Fishing with MrCrabtree in class with my first year junior school teacher.
I too raise a glass of 15 year malt in memory of Bernard Venables and Mr C
Sheffield style in Sheffield

a true legend of angling i love his books two of which i have which have been signed by him one is the leather edition of mr crabtree goes fishing done for 50 anwverary of the book i also loved the the bit he had in passion for angling

OldTackle wrote: ↑Tue Feb 14, 2017 6:25 pm I do raise my glass, too! If only I had this awesome 'book' Mr. Crabtree goes fishing. Somebody a spare copy by chance?

It was re-printed a few years ago ( 1990) and you should be able to get one easily I think.


https://www.abebooks.co.uk/book-search/ ... /venables/

I wouldn't pay more than 10 Euros though........

here you go:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mr-Crabtree-g ... 2531578849


I hope that's OK by the forum rules??