West Pennine Angling Solutions

27/09/2026

Well what day Karl from St Helens AA & LTB hosted yesterday at Carr Mill Dam. Great to see so many families and junior anglers keen to learn a bit more about Pike fishing and Pike welfare.

23/09/2026

Incredible shop, a real one off due to the quality Pre-Loved kit. Jon's knowledge of vintage tackle is infectious. I have sourced so much 80'-90's equipment that I didn't ever expect to see again, let alone find for sale.

17/09/2026

Been north of the border this week dropping my lad off at Uni. Due to the amount of gear he loaded in the truck, for once I couldn't fit any fishing gear in. However, I've been on a reccy along the mighty Tay. A Grayling lead visit is on the cards once the Salmon season closes. As they say, watch this space!!

13/09/2026

Had Max and his friend from the Home Counties with me this week on the Stunning River Kent in Cumbria. Neither had cast a line for the best part of 40yrs! Both went away being able to cast both single handers and lightweight fixed spool set ups. Great couple days coaching the guys.



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Rigged & Ready

06/09/2026

Mark from Warrington had a great day on the river today. The day started as a short line nymphing day, however due to the versatility of these techniques, the first fish was tricked on a dry! Great day, great company.

03/09/2026

Love the delicacy of short line nymphing. The rods 10'9" not 11'9"as stated, this could be a cool length however......maybe with a spliced tip as per my stick float rods??? Be interesting....

31/08/2026

Think I need a shorter brimmed cap😆 Spot the bite in the first video. Made up for it on the next run through....Few Grayling and a Trout. Few more short videos to follow.

30/08/2026

With only 4 weeks or so left of the Trout season, time to give the pins a bit of TLC. Centre Pin oil supplied by John Gibson of The Grayling Society, thanks John. I've also got a new addition, a 1960's Allcocks Match Aerial. Thanks go to another Jon from Pre-Loved Tackle, who sourced the pin for me!

One for the Diary, I have a stand booked at the forthcoming Grayling Society Conference & AGM Weekend, 17&18th of October. Some great speakers and other trade stands. Come and say hello if you're there.

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

Catch video taken from the last outing, captured on my posh glasses with Oucho the dog getting involved in the commentary😆🦮