framey Posted March 21, 2024 Report Posted March 21, 2024 A buddy of mine visited Hitchin museum today to see the exhibition of Richard Walker total items in pic below whilst I appreciate fishing isn’t everyone cup of tea this is an abysmal showng salokcinnodrog, Carpbell3 and bluelabel 3 Quote
bluelabel Posted March 21, 2024 Report Posted March 21, 2024 (edited) He was a truly innovative angler in his day and definitely the forefather of modern carping... Rest well Richard Walker..👍 Edited March 21, 2024 by salokcinnodrog The shortened version of Richard is a censoref Quote
salokcinnodrog Posted March 21, 2024 Report Posted March 21, 2024 @framey I did an edit on your post as the shortened form of Richard is in the censored group after insults years ago. Sad isn't it, that an angler who probably started the mainstream fishing, not just carp, has nothing but that small memorial and a blue plaque. Richard Walker was innovative, fishing for many species, catching big perch on a fly creation of his own as well as carp. He was also a champion rabbit breeder I believe, writing a book on the subject. 59 minutes ago, framey said: A buddy of mine visited Hitchin museum today to see the exhibition of Richard Walker total items in pic below whilst I appreciate fishing isn’t everyone cup of tea this is an abysmal showng framey and bluelabel 1 1 Quote
bluelabel Posted March 22, 2024 Report Posted March 22, 2024 He's one of my Angling influences, as well as Fred J Taylor,... both superb anglers... Try and have a read of Fred's "Favourite Swims" a cracking read...👍 Quote
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