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Bob Hornegold
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Who do you reckon are the Best anglers, Single Species Anglers or the Dedicated All Rounder ?
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hi bob
i don't think that there is much in it to be honest bob a top angler can bend himself (and be good at it) too any sp that he likes and still bag up with specimens that most alrounders would go weak at the knees
so there are both as good as each other
me on a fence never lol
i don't think that there is much in it to be honest bob a top angler can bend himself (and be good at it) too any sp that he likes and still bag up with specimens that most alrounders would go weak at the knees
so there are both as good as each other
me on a fence never lol
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Bob Hornegold
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Tom,
I'm not sitting on the fence here, I think the best anglers are the ones who dedicate themselves to one species.
They learn all there is to know about that fish, from it's physiology, to prefered habitat and everything in between.
No for me it has to be the Top Single Species Anglers every time.
Bob
I'm not sitting on the fence here, I think the best anglers are the ones who dedicate themselves to one species.
They learn all there is to know about that fish, from it's physiology, to prefered habitat and everything in between.
No for me it has to be the Top Single Species Anglers every time.
Bob
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Dave Barringham
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Match anglers brought up on rivers ;-)
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Lee Fletcher
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Dear Bob,
Who are the best anglers?
Well it could be argued, that the angler who aquires the most peace and tranquility from his/her fishing is the most fortunate. So fortunate could be "best".
It could also be argued that the angler with the most all round skills dedicated towards consistant fish catching deserves the "best" angler label. Top flight match angler perhaps?
But then again, I'm going off topic slightly. Sorry Bob.
Single species or dedicated all rounder? Would all rounder mean a pleasure angler perhaps or a dedicated specialist angler?
Anyway Bob, my vote goes as follows;
Best carp angler; Nev Fickling.
Best pike angler; Chris Yates.
Best bream angler; Me.
Best barbel angler; Steve Pope. (isn't he?)
Best trout angler; Bob Church. (also pike and barbel)
Best zander angler; Graham Daubney (Grantham bloke)
Best roach angler; Bob James.
Best perch angler; Archie Braddock.
Best eel angler; Me.
Ultimate, state of the art best all rounder ever known?
Ron Clay of course.
Regards,
Lee.
Who are the best anglers?
Well it could be argued, that the angler who aquires the most peace and tranquility from his/her fishing is the most fortunate. So fortunate could be "best".
It could also be argued that the angler with the most all round skills dedicated towards consistant fish catching deserves the "best" angler label. Top flight match angler perhaps?
But then again, I'm going off topic slightly. Sorry Bob.
Single species or dedicated all rounder? Would all rounder mean a pleasure angler perhaps or a dedicated specialist angler?
Anyway Bob, my vote goes as follows;
Best carp angler; Nev Fickling.
Best pike angler; Chris Yates.
Best bream angler; Me.
Best barbel angler; Steve Pope. (isn't he?)
Best trout angler; Bob Church. (also pike and barbel)
Best zander angler; Graham Daubney (Grantham bloke)
Best roach angler; Bob James.
Best perch angler; Archie Braddock.
Best eel angler; Me.
Ultimate, state of the art best all rounder ever known?
Ron Clay of course.
Regards,
Lee.
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Warren 'Hatrick' (Wol) Gaunt
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Best carp angler; Nev Fickling.
Best pike angler; Chris Yates.
Lee, other way round i pressume????????
Best pike angler; Chris Yates.
Lee, other way round i pressume????????
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Bob Hornegold
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Lee,
I'm glad to see you have put so much time and thought into this post.
Maybe I should have put down The Best Specimen Angler, but I'm sure you knew that already.
I can see the FM posters are in good form, wait for it a chit chat amongst mates ?
Bob
I'm glad to see you have put so much time and thought into this post.
Maybe I should have put down The Best Specimen Angler, but I'm sure you knew that already.
I can see the FM posters are in good form, wait for it a chit chat amongst mates ?
Bob
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Dave Johnson
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any thoughts on the current crop of T.V.anglers?
What about authors/freelance chaps......or are they just fortunate in being able to get on top waters?
What about the anglers who share information for the good of all.....
the chap prepared to go out of his way to help others.....even forsake his own time to help others?
My guess is you need to narrow down your question a little,perhaps along the lines of Lee'sanswer above.
And I reckon the best fisherman flies the skiesas the 'blackplague'......certainly caught most of the dace and roach from my localTrent
What about authors/freelance chaps......or are they just fortunate in being able to get on top waters?
What about the anglers who share information for the good of all.....
the chap prepared to go out of his way to help others.....even forsake his own time to help others?
My guess is you need to narrow down your question a little,perhaps along the lines of Lee'sanswer above.
And I reckon the best fisherman flies the skiesas the 'blackplague'......certainly caught most of the dace and roach from my localTrent
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Paul Williams
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TV, authors etc......a desire to see themselves in the limelight doesn't make them good anglers....years ago a well known angler told a friend and myself he would make himself famous at any cost, if thats what people want then thats fine but it doesn't make them better anglers (or even good ones) than anyone else.
Single species anglers can become good at the fish they pursue but mainly they are clones of the guys who are at the top of their chosen species "tree"
A good river floatman is amongst the most talented in my books and then the guys who will genuinlly go out looking for new pastures and then overcome the problems they face untill fish are caught........it ain't rocket science to catch fish someone else has located, but finding your own "new" fish can be a long hard road.
Single species anglers can become good at the fish they pursue but mainly they are clones of the guys who are at the top of their chosen species "tree"
A good river floatman is amongst the most talented in my books and then the guys who will genuinlly go out looking for new pastures and then overcome the problems they face untill fish are caught........it ain't rocket science to catch fish someone else has located, but finding your own "new" fish can be a long hard road.
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Depends on what you define as best. If you mean those most likely to catch fish through skill then it has to be the match angler, followed by the all-rounder who needs a variety of skills and knowledge of each species. But it's so hard to define 'best' when it comes to fishing, which is a subjective rather than objective sport. The raw beginner can make a fool of the seasoned angler many, many times.
The best anglers in my book are those who know how to best enjoy their fishing. What ends up in the landing net is such a small part of what we do and too many anglers put far too much emphasis on that.
The best anglers in my book are those who know how to best enjoy their fishing. What ends up in the landing net is such a small part of what we do and too many anglers put far too much emphasis on that.
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Ron Clay
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The most skillful anglers in my opinion are those who can float fish a river for roach, and those who can catch trout in still waters just under the surface using a nymph.
Be ing a good all-round angler is very much dependant on the amount of time you have to devote to the sport.
The greatest British all-rounders of the past 100 years I can think of are:
Peter Stone
**** Walker
Jim Bazley
Jim Gibbinson
Jack Martin
To be great you just don't have to be able to fish. You must put back into the sport as much as you have taken out. This is also important.
Be ing a good all-round angler is very much dependant on the amount of time you have to devote to the sport.
The greatest British all-rounders of the past 100 years I can think of are:
Peter Stone
**** Walker
Jim Bazley
Jim Gibbinson
Jack Martin
To be great you just don't have to be able to fish. You must put back into the sport as much as you have taken out. This is also important.
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Ron Clay
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On a point of order, I am tempted to add our own MacWallet to my little list.
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darryl rogers
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the best angler is someone who go`es out there and enjoy`s there fishing no matter what they catch
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Richard Drayson
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As Graham mention in a previous post, it's difficult to define what 'best' is exactly.
However, one name springs to my mind as being a very accomplished angler and that is Terry Lampard who has won the Drennan Cup several times I believe.
However, one name springs to my mind as being a very accomplished angler and that is Terry Lampard who has won the Drennan Cup several times I believe.
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Chris Bishop
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I'd go for the all-rounders every time. But then a few decades back everyone was an all-rounder. These days, we seem to be getting polarised into being three or four species mini all-rounders.
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Rodney Wrestt
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I think the best angler(s) are the ones who can enjoy fishing regardless of the size of the species that any particular venue holds, yes it's nice to get a new p.b. but to appreciate the fish from each venue on there own merits and the various tactics required to catch them, from gudgeon in a canal to roach and dace from a river to the carp and barbel from a stillwater ( did my float dip there??? 
) )and the ability to share knowlege, tips and experience with others freely without price, fantasy and jelousy creaping in. A bit like the lads on here......
) )and the ability to share knowlege, tips and experience with others freely without price, fantasy and jelousy creaping in. A bit like the lads on here......
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Mark Williams
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Naming the best is a tough call. Walker was undoubtedly the innovator, taking fishing forward 50 years in the 20 he was at his best, but he didn't do it alone; Fred J and Stoney were catalysts. Lenny Middleton and Kev Maddocks deserve an MBE for devising the hair rig. Chris Yates deserves credit for reminding all the number-crunchers what fishing should be about. The best carp angler ever, in my view, is Rod Hutchinson. The roll call is endless; Hugh Falkus, best thinking sea-trout angler ever; best rainbow trout angler was Brian Leadbetter - he was a fishing machine; best match angler must be Kevin Ashurst for longevity, Bob Nudd for achievement and being a nice bloke; the most talented matchman I've ever seen, though, is Steve Gardener.
Then there are the blokes who've 'done their bit' for popularising angling; Steady Wilson, Matt Hayes, Mick Brown and the piking pirate Gord Burton - Gord kept lure fishing alive when everyone else had lost faith, never ceasing to remind us of both the mysteries of fishing, and of how marvellous he thinks he is!
Richard mentions Terry Lampard, and we shouldn't forget the man who partnered him for years, Tim Norman. Top chaps. Neville Fickling's among the best pikers ever - the Steve Davis of fishing, a bit deadpan but gets the job done. What about ET? HOW many thirties? And Dennis Pye, and Barrie Rickards...
I'm too knackered to go on. But Graham's right - it's **** Walker, the most miserable bastard fishing has ever known, but capable of cutting through the myth, thinking laterally and coming up with solutions. He changed everything, from rod technology to legering; he taught anglers to think.
Then there are the blokes who've 'done their bit' for popularising angling; Steady Wilson, Matt Hayes, Mick Brown and the piking pirate Gord Burton - Gord kept lure fishing alive when everyone else had lost faith, never ceasing to remind us of both the mysteries of fishing, and of how marvellous he thinks he is!
Richard mentions Terry Lampard, and we shouldn't forget the man who partnered him for years, Tim Norman. Top chaps. Neville Fickling's among the best pikers ever - the Steve Davis of fishing, a bit deadpan but gets the job done. What about ET? HOW many thirties? And Dennis Pye, and Barrie Rickards...
I'm too knackered to go on. But Graham's right - it's **** Walker, the most miserable bastard fishing has ever known, but capable of cutting through the myth, thinking laterally and coming up with solutions. He changed everything, from rod technology to legering; he taught anglers to think.
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David Bruce
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The best angler(s) is one who enjoys his own fishing ,respects the environment, bankside/water/fish, respects others right to be different (withn reasonable bounds), and will lend a helping hand to all beginners when they need some advice or a scrap of tackle. They do exist . I was introduced to fishing by just such a great bunch of (extra)ordinary anglers. God bless 'em.
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Ron Clay
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Where do you get the idea that Walker was the most miserable bastard fishing has ever known Mark?
During the times I knew him and corrsponded with him I would never apply the adjective "miserable". He could certainly be abrasive and arrogant, but only in print. In the flesh he was one of the most generous and delightful people I have ever met in my life.
However he did not suffer fools too well.
Some people could not take his style of humour either. You knew you a were a good friend of **** when he started calling you by your surname only, taking the pee out of you and insinuating that your ancestory was a little flawed. But that was his way.
He once told the Editor of the Sheffield Star to stick the rough end of a pineapple up his ultimate orifice for quoting him out of context!
A lovely person. I felt like I had lost a father when he passed away in 1985.
During the times I knew him and corrsponded with him I would never apply the adjective "miserable". He could certainly be abrasive and arrogant, but only in print. In the flesh he was one of the most generous and delightful people I have ever met in my life.
However he did not suffer fools too well.
Some people could not take his style of humour either. You knew you a were a good friend of **** when he started calling you by your surname only, taking the pee out of you and insinuating that your ancestory was a little flawed. But that was his way.
He once told the Editor of the Sheffield Star to stick the rough end of a pineapple up his ultimate orifice for quoting him out of context!
A lovely person. I felt like I had lost a father when he passed away in 1985.