A Passion For Angling - The Complete Series

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Our series of Ch 4 films, ‘Catching the Impossible’ are still going strong and still showing on Discovery Channel. It’s a series of three DVD’s, with three one hour films on each disc and for sale on www.calmproductions.com Mahseer magic friend Steve joined us for a stint of mullet madness out in Christchurch Harbour, I started a film with another Mahseer friend Pete Reading, showing members of the Barbel Society and others how to handle barbel safely. I joined Martin for a barbel feature for Angling Times and when I returned to the spot, caught a 20lb pike on a boilie that only weighed 14½ lbs ... nothing to eat see...

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On a happier note, perhaps our highlight of the year was a gathering of the "Catching" crew on the Test, friend John Slader kindly fixing us a day on the Orvis beat. Bernard, Martin and I hadn't shared a river bank together since we completed the series, so it was a splendid day, especially as we all caught plenty of "Spotty Herberts". Sue's cake went down well too.P.S. To give you an idea of the response to the films, here’s a small selection of the comments in the press and on your blogs: Winter outings to the Hampshire Avon after those legendary roach were memorable not just for the occasional two pounder but for the three bitterns that kept flying past - a real treat. I have been a mad keen angler all my life, and ever since I caught a large roach when still a small boy, big redfins have been my favourite quarry. However, I love all forms of angling and it’s given me so much enjoyment that like “A Passion for Angling”, [ which I made for the BBC with Chris Yates and Bob James ], this new series of films will try to repay this debt of gratitude by benefiting angling as a whole, by showing fishing in a good light, and encouraging more into the sport. Martin and I are well aware that we could achieve this best if we manage to get a showing on television and there is considerable interest from several channels. We’ll keep you posted.

A Passion For Angling - The Complete Series [2DVD-SET] A Passion For Angling - The Complete Series [2DVD-SET]

If we can inspire the local community to care for the river and support the work of the Trust then it will be job done. Test showings in such places as the NEC ‘Go Fishing Show’ and the ‘Game Fair’ have been extremely encouraging, so fingers crossed that you think it will make a good Christmas present, if only to ensure we have enough cash in the kitty to pay for the completion of the rest of the series! Grayling – 3lbs, Trout – 10lbs, Zander – 10lbs,Catfish – 40lbs, Salmon – any size will do, Eel – 5lbs. Item: 354943759598 A Passion For Angling - The Complete Series [2DVD-SET]. This is a wonderful series about angling, however the photography and scenery make this a must even if your not into fishing. The different episodes show a variety of locations as well as styles of angling and species of fish as the quarry. Run time : 300 minutes Actors : Chris Yates, Bob James Studio : Wild Wise This is a wonderful series about angling, however the photography and scenery make this a must even if your not into fishing. The different episodes show a variety of locations as well as styles of angling and species of fish as the quarry. The two anglers are clearly very skilled anglers as well as passionate about their sport, nature and wildlife. The photography and filming in these wonderful locations is far beyond anything you would expect for a fishing documentary, the atmosphere is incredible. For carp fishing fans the episode about Redmire is great, especially as Chris Yates was once the UK Carp record holder, caught on antique rod and reel, both featured in the episode. Well worth watching if your an Angler or just enjoy great scenery. They cover Fly fishing, Carp, Pike and Perch, as well as other species. The Narration by Bernard Cribbins just adds to the overall enjoyment of what is a great adventure that the two friends take the viewer along on in each episode. Even if you saw this on TV, the DVD's are worth getting as there is an extra 15 minutes in each episode. Episodes: Childhood Dreams, Redmire Legends, In Search Of Salmon, Autumn Glory, Midwinter Madness, Monster Myths.The only sad aspect of all this success is the decline of so much of our available fishing. The series title ‘Catching the Impossible’ was simply a device as nothing is impossible … but it is now! Martin believes that attempting to make the series today would be madness and it took us more than four years when it was possible. Many of our rivers have declined so much that many of our targets are simply out of reach. This is a proper fishing programme and perfectly catches all the aspects that make us go fishing…the underwater footage reminded me of the BBC’s “Blue Planet” series”. Gary Newman – Anglers’ Mail. What a busy but enjoyable year we've had, with plenty of film-making to keep me off the river banks. However, looking through my diary, it does look as though we have been fishing quite a lot!