Bora da o Capel Iwan
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Bora da o Capel Iwan
Having just been accepted on this Forum, I thought that other members should know that I hail from Bexleyheath (Kent - originally) but have lived in Wales, on and off, since 1980. Capel Iwan is near Newcastle Emlyn and is therefore sandwiched between the rivers Towy and Teifi. These are spate rivers, noted for their runs of Sewin (Sea Trout) and so “fluff chucking” is the Order of the Day. However, there are quite a few man-made coarse fisheries around but, of course, carp rule almost everywhere.
I use my Constable ‘44’ but only if I can be certain that one of those 20lb “hooligans” isn’t in my swim.
Regards, BB.
I use my Constable ‘44’ but only if I can be certain that one of those 20lb “hooligans” isn’t in my swim.
Regards, BB.
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Welcome to the fray BB.
(From another former Bexleyheath resident, well, Belvedere Village to be precise).
(From another former Bexleyheath resident, well, Belvedere Village to be precise).
A seeker of "the fell tyrant of the liquid plain".
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Welcome, I was born in Crayford, now live in Hertfordshire.
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Re: Bora da o Capel Iwan
Welcome to the Forum. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the experience.Velossembly wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 12:17 pm Having just been accepted on this Forum, I thought that other members should know that I hail from Bexleyheath (Kent - originally) but have lived in Wales, on and off, since 1980. Capel Iwan is near Newcastle Emlyn and is therefore sandwiched between the rivers Towy and Teifi. These are spate rivers, noted for their runs of Sewin (Sea Trout) and so “fluff chucking” is the Order of the Day. However, there are quite a few man-made coarse fisheries around but, of course, carp rule almost everywhere.
I use my Constable ‘44’ but only if I can be certain that one of those 20lb “hooligans” isn’t in my swim.
Regards, BB.
Oh to be at my “Happy Place” where nothing matters but the being there.
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Welcome BB.
From another born in Bexleyheath now Bexley resident.
Pete
From another born in Bexleyheath now Bexley resident.
Pete
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Welcome aboard, BB.
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Left London and then Darenth Kent 35 years ago for rural Staffordshire. Not one moment of regret- reinforced by the very occasional trip " down south"
Fishing the Dove and various other spots near the Peak District
Welcome!
Fishing the Dove and various other spots near the Peak District
Welcome!
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Welcome Sir...
Just one more cast love, and I'll be on me way home
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Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures and memories
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I expect you'll remember the 'good old days' Ian, when you could still catch decent chub from the Darent where it ran alongside Horton Kirby by the Sun Inn.Ian.R.McDonald wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:55 pm Left London and then Darenth Kent 35 years ago for rural Staffordshire. Not one moment of regret- reinforced by the very occasional trip " down south"
Fishing the Dove and various other spots near the Peak District
Welcome!
It's probably aptly named now, as I 'daren't' go back there either! (Some things better left to fond memory).
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Welcome to the forum BB.
Mark (Administrator)
The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
where you find only elder trees, nettles and dreams. (BB - Denys Watkins-Pitchford).
The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
where you find only elder trees, nettles and dreams. (BB - Denys Watkins-Pitchford).