New Member from Durham

[Incubus119]

Good afternoon

A courtesy note to say hello to the forum.

After a 20 plus year injury enforced hiatus I am starting to plan my return to the bank, mainly after seeing the joy fishing brought to my granddaughter (who turned 5 years old today …. And yes, of course I bought her a rod and reel). In the past I float fished exclusively, on rivers only, in Kent and Cambridgeshire mainly, with a few more exotic locations thrown in whilst serving abroad. Living a mile away from the river Wear since one month before lock-down, (great timing!), I hope to return to the same methods and venue type (although free sections of the Wear around Durham seem a thing of the past).

I have a MARCO Arun elasticane (12 ft) which has been in the family since new. It used to be paired with a small Alcock trotting “pin”, or an old Mitchell on occasions. Alas, I gave the Mitchells away many moons ago, the centrepin reel is in need of attention after 20 years in storage and the afore mentioned injury means my left arm isn’t quite up to scratch either. However, I am about to take delivery of a Harrier 120m closed face, which I am hoping with practice I will be able to use one handed, more or less.

Being 100% self taught, and very “rusty” I fear I am likely to take up more time asking questions than offering sage like advice, so apologies in advance.

I am honoured to meet you all.

Tight lines,

Sincerely

Paul

[Tom]

WELCOME!

[Caneforme]

Hi Paul,

Welcome to the best Fishing Forum in the world and welcome back to our great hobby.

The people on this forum are very friendly and knowledgeable. They have already been a great help to me.

There is lots to see on the forum it really is a great place to be.

Tight lines, John

[Olly]

Welcome aboard!

I was a member of Durham City AC for a few years, when I visited relatives, and fished their waters regularly. Until the Covid.
A nice bit of river with chub, dace, grayling, roach plus game fish - salmon, sea trout and trout.

[Liphook]

Welcome to the TFF Incubus We have a few members from your area, and it's always nice to see new northern members. The Wear is a river I intend to explore in the future. Its long been regarded as an exceptional sea trout river by UK standards but I'd also like to see it's potential for coarse species

[Lea Dweller]

Hi Paul,
I am sure that you will enjoy the forum and learn a great deal from the members!

[Mark]

Welcome to the forum Paul.

[Dave Burr]

Welcome aboard

[Duebel]

Welcome to the TFF, Paul!

[Wanderer]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

I have never fished the wear but I have had some nice days on the Tees.

Lovely county .

I plan a trip up to Barnard Castle to test my eyesight next month........