Another super book

[Walkerburt]

Not for me at all, Olly, but each to their own, it seems

[Dave Burr]

I've been on a bass boat travelling at 70mph+ across the water, I lost my hat. In France, the idea is to puddle along in an inflatable with an electric outboard - very peaceful.

[Liphook]

It's powerboating interspersed with fishing of sorts! I understand the need to cover great distances on massive waters but it's an entirely different pursuit to that of a relaxed drift on a loch in an old rowboat! About 300 horsepower and $150ks of a difference The levels and complexity of GPS/sonar electronics on board a modern bass boat are simply mind boggling. Absolutely no expense is spared and no quarter given in the pursuit of their quarry. Been there, tried it, marvelled at it in many ways and also scratched my head at it in many other ways! It's not my cup of tea. However I do really love bobbing about on the sea in our RIB chasing our european bass by sight, exploratory 'blind' casting and a bit of trolling to find the fish - it's not what you could call 'traditional' fly or lure fishing, but it is thoroughly absorbing

[Olly]

Dave - have you tried the inflatable bivvy boat yet? Goodness only knows what happens when it is windy or stormy! All your tackle including your bed and cooking kit in a rubber boat on a lake - -

[Troydog]

I think I’ve lived life in the slow lane…..

[Dave Burr]

Dave - have you tried the inflatable bivvy boat yet? Goodness only knows what happens when it is windy or stormy! All your tackle including your bed and cooking kit in a rubber boat on a lake - -

Sorry for the late reply Olly but, no, I haven't got there yet. I have seen loads of videos of guys towing one or even two inflatables behind them and thought "Nah, I'll give that a miss". I'd use a boat to find an area and maybe to bait and drop rigs but all this bobbing about with megabucks worth of gear at the mercy of the French weather? I refer you to my previous comment.

[Mr B]

Thanks for the heads up with the book.
I have just ordered one.
Looking forward to reading it.

Mr B

[Troydog]

Lovely to cook on wood on the river. I look for elderberry in the first instance, it lights and burns so quickly. The tree grows fast so there are always plenty of dead branches available and they are the basis for the kindling needed on a wet, cold and windy day on the upper Wye.
Nothing quite like it…..

[Mr B]

I got my copy this morning.... can't wait to have a read.
It came free with a bird dropping!

Mr B

[Troydog]

I hope that you enjoy it Mr B