I've had the pleasure of meeting John several times. This year I met him at the Game Fair. He's a first class angler; versatile, very skilful, and comes up with the goods for the camera. Having tried catching fish to order for the camera for features all I can say is that it is possible but it needs skill, planning and knowledge but not cheating. I wish I was half as good an angler. He is a pleasure to talk to though the usual problem is that at the big shows you rarely get chance to talk to him without a queue forming. He has done a vast amount to promote angling in a very positive light.