Everyone should read this book. I must have been about 10 when I first read it at school. The next was probably in my 30's and I enjoyed it just as much, which says a lot about the writing and storyline.
Even the rivers can get busy sometimes.. The wierpool behind me has 8 anglers on it tonight, some were there from Thursday evening to get the swims they wanted for the start of the season. I've been prebaiting a swim for 4 weeks now but no-one's on it the moment so I'm down there tomorrow morning for 3 days
Have you filled your spool up to the lip?? If so that can cause crack offs on braid. Make sure the level of the braid is 4-5mm below the lip of the spool and you might well solve the problem.
Have you considered the local rivers while you're waiting for a syndicate ?? There's a lot more fish in them than people think and now's a great time to start baiting up for the new season...... Plus you get them all to yourself 90% of the time.
Aah, I think I remember him... Is he the chap with long hair that would turn up for a few hours ( sometimes in a suit ) and fish with mixers on a bottom rig. He'd pee all the bivvy boys off by catching nearly straight away?? top angler.