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Barder Rod Co Pilchards.

Mrs Philips’ ghillie considers the possibility that a Barder landing net might mean fewer headaches. But then perhaps Mrs Philips

Rabbit and Pork

Back in March, just before The Pestilence, my late friend Lenny told me a good one. About fifty years ago,

Keith Floyd’s landing net.

Gunner’s Mate Lance B Johnson: “It’s pretty hairy in there. It’s Fanny’s kitchen.” Colonel William Kilgore: “Fanny don’t fish!” But

You can come out now!

From today, A Man May Fish -or a woman. Women fish too. Perhaps you’re a woman who used to be

Personal Daintiness

Social distancing for the sake of the nation’s health, or because one’s bathing arrangements require attention? We at the Barder

Boots, bamboo and Pugno

My wading boots are not beautiful but the firm that made them has produced a film, Pugno, that’s a small

A good read.

‘Have you read Tom Fort’s latest book? It’s brilliant! Even the Introduction’s superb. I usually skip them, but this one’s

Something for the weekend Sir?

One’s a Gherkin, the other’s a Merkin. As usual, you’ll be wondering: ‘Yes, but Eddie, what’s this got to do