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[Sebastian-Smythe]

One could say I'm all at sea with this, at least the subject is wet,
however was talking to some visitors up river in these parts and they
asked what the fishing was like in your area, Burley in Wharfedale?

The last time I went fishing was in Scotland and I know from the reactions
of the Ilkley A A my methods are not what they called gentlemanly. No I
don't chuck grenades into the water or anything so barbaric but on the very,
very, few times I did catch a fish it was quite dead on landing.

Not what one could say about those who dangle worms or flick the fly, though
the gentle art of tickling is something few appear profficient in these days.

So if there's some of you out there who can offer advice on the waters in Burley
I'm sure our visitors will be very gratefull. I've passed my fishing tackle to
others and quite possibly they may try the waters of Scotland too.

[catbazza]

Sebastian-Smythe, on 29 July 2010 - 02:50 PM, said:

One could say I'm all at sea with this, at least the subject is wet,
however was talking to some visitors up river in these parts and they
asked what the fishing was like in your area, Burley in Wharfedale?

The last time I went fishing was in Scotland and I know from the reactions
of the Ilkley A A my methods are not what they called gentlemanly. No I
don't chuck grenades into the water or anything so barbaric but on the very,
very, few times I did catch a fish it was quite dead on landing.

Not what one could say about those who dangle worms or flick the fly, though
the gentle art of tickling is something few appear profficient in these days.

So if there's some of you out there who can offer advice on the waters in Burley
I'm sure our visitors will be very gratefull. I've passed my fishing tackle to
others and quite possibly they may try the waters of Scotland too.

This is the first time in my lengthy fishing career that I have heard such a tall story about a fisherperson who catches fish that are already dead on landing, mine were all alive on landing & were still alive when returned to the water unless of course they were big & sizeable trout.

Many years ago the Wharfe was a noteable trout fishing venue upstream from Otley untill Otley mill weir was demolished which stopped coarse fish spreading upstream, from then on deteriation set in, Bradford Angling Club which had the fishing rights at Burley even had a tank submerged in the Brownsholme stretch where you placed any coarse fish which were then removed & released elsewhere.

Then West Riding Angling Association took over the fishing rights & later bought the land & if you wanted to fish at Burkey I beleive that there is a rather long waiting list to join the Association.

I wish that I had a pound coin for every fish that I have tickled as a lad i'ed be forth a bit now.

[sutters]

The only thing i know about the fishing in Burley is that it is mostly private and no day tickets are issued. The only stretch that is fishable either by day ticket or for free is the stretch opposite where the little chef used to be. This used to have a few Trout and Chub in.

[catbazza]

sutters, on 29 July 2010 - 03:56 PM, said:

The only thing i know about the fishing in Burley is that it is mostly private and no day tickets are issued. The only stretch that is fishable either by day ticket or for free is the stretch opposite where the little chef used to be. This used to have a few Trout and Chub in.

There are 3 free stretches available for fishing for nowt, Mickling Beck to where the road bends to the right away from the river between Otley & Burley, Escroft opposite the Indian restaurant along the roadside between Manor Park & the sewage works & from the Tollbridge towards Ilkley untill just before the stepping stones.

A general rule is that where ever rivers run alongside a road with no grass verge between it & the road it is free fishing but always ask.

I used to be a fishing bailiff for a club which had the fishing rights for a lake in a public park & day permits were available in the local shops, it was amazing how many people thought that because the council owned the lake & had public access that they could fish it for free, & the verbal abuse & threats that I received when I tried to stop them fishing or asked them to purchase a permit which cost £3.00 juniors £2.00 was unbelievable.

[Kingfisher]

Just worth pointing out to any new fisherfolk that in England and Wales you do need a rod licence to fish anywhere whether it is a free stretch, a day ticketed stretch or even a private stretch. Interestingly, this is an issue that the police will pursue and would take priority over any "civil" trespass.

[Sebastian-Smythe]

Kingfisher, on 29 July 2010 - 09:50 PM, said:

Just worth pointing out to any new fisherfolk that in England and Wales you do need a rod licence to fish anywhere whether it is a free stretch, a day ticketed stretch or even a private stretch. Interestingly, this is an issue that the police will pursue and would take priority over any "civil" trespass.

By 'rod' does that mean you have to have a licence if you use other means? I can assure you it is anything but a tall story. More like 44lbs @ 27". For those not aware that was the draw weight of my Hunting Bow and the length of arrows. We were fishing on a private loch too. Fisherfolk know it's not the easiest way to fish but when all comes together the fish were very dead on landing.

[bikerbabe]

Sebastian-Smythe, on 30 July 2010 - 03:22 PM, said:

For those not aware that was the draw weight of my Hunting Bow and the length of arrows.

Sounds like a more fun way to fish! Bit more pro-active than sat on your bum on a bank watching your float all day.

[Sebastian-Smythe]

bikerbabe, on 31 July 2010 - 07:29 PM, said:

Sounds like a more fun way to fish! Bit more pro-active than sat on your bum on a bank watching your float all day.

Would have been but the odds were loaded against the fisherman.
However the American archers hardly missed a fish, Seb on the
other hand spent more time climbing out of the loch having slipped
off the boulder more than once.

But a good time was had by all and we finished the day with
a rousing hootnanny and a few jars of Maniac Mead.

[juliakmartine]

Burley is my most favorite place for the Fishing.I like this there is one Reason behind that the fishing in Burley is that it is totally private and no day tickets are issued.It's very net and clean place for the fishing point.There are also some good things in Burley


Bingo
hidden camera

Edited by juliakmartine, 09 December 2011 - 03:20 AM.

[bikerbabe]

Sebastian-Smythe, on 02 August 2010 - 02:32 PM, said:

Would have been but the odds were loaded against the fisherman.
However the American archers hardly missed a fish, Seb on the
other hand spent more time climbing out of the loch having slipped
off the boulder more than once.

But a good time was had by all and we finished the day with
a rousing hootnanny and a few jars of Maniac Mead.

Thats the sort of fishing I wouldn't mind going to watch - and err 'celebrating' the catch of the day sounds just the ticket!

[Jorty]

catbazza, on 29 July 2010 - 05:21 PM, said:

There are 3 free stretches available for fishing for nowt, Mickling Beck to where the road bends to the right away from the river between Otley & Burley, Escroft opposite the Indian restaurant along the roadside between Manor Park & the sewage works & from the Tollbridge towards Ilkley untill just before the stepping stones.

A general rule is that where ever rivers run alongside a road with no grass verge between it & the road it is free fishing but always ask.

I used to be a fishing bailiff for a club which had the fishing rights for a lake in a public park & day permits were available in the local shops, it was amazing how many people thought that because the council owned the lake & had public access that they could fish it for free, & the verbal abuse & threats that I received when I tried to stop them fishing or asked them to purchase a permit which cost £3.00 juniors £2.00 was unbelievable.

I've often wondered if the "new cut" behind the by-pass would qualify as an angling "free stretch", however it may be too far from the road to do so ?
Jorty.

[catbazza]

Jorty, on 05 August 2010 - 02:58 PM, said:

I've often wondered if the "new cut" behind the by-pass would qualify as an angling "free stretch", however it may be too far from the road to do so ?
Jorty.

Sorry to say that where you are talking about is a no fishing stretch of water unless you get permission from the Highways Authority or whoever is responsible for the highway & I cannot forsee this being given.