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Thanks to Bryan & Rob for helping out with the tree clearing above Whitfield Hatches, it was a great mornings work. Sadly we found a dead barn owl, it was ringed and the number has been submitted to the Natural History Museum, it will be interesting to hear where it was originally ringed. *Note: The …

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Only a few days to go before we enter another Trout season. The UK is suffering from a pre longed winter, this time last year we had temperatures into the high 20s and this week we have had wind chill down to a balmy minus 9… Our Frome valley is brimming with clear ground water …

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Please don’t forget to buy your Rod Fishing Licence from the Post Office near you or online www.postoffice.co.uk Kingcups taken last weekend

Rivers on the Edge is a short film commissioned by WWF and produced by Charles Rangeley-Wilson (past member of the Club), well known presenter of TV series The Accidental Angler. The film focuses on what Charles refers to as “the ultimate rivers” – English chalk streams. These vital rivers – which are unique to southern …

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Now that we have had a little rain, the difference our various flow deflectors have made on the Stinsford is quiet amazing, scouring out lots of nice clean gravel to help with spawning, and at the same time creating a nice deep pool to hold a fish or two next season. We have also seen …

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I have just realised that I have not posted anything on the DFC blog for a while, rightly or wrongly I hoped that folks were reading my blog, so I did neglect the DFC one, for this I am sorry. The clubs news letter is due in the very near future with detailed accounts of …

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Just a short notice to inform you all that we will be weed cutting on Tuesday the 2nd of June, on the upper water in the Morning and above Ten Hatches in the afternoon, if you feel like coming along please do. We will also be cutting weed downstream of Whitfield Hatches on Wed 3rd …

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Just back from an amazing trip to fish the rivers of Southern Bohemia with fellow Club Member Doug. I was treated to some of their best grayling fishing in truly wild & beautiful rivers. From Dorchester Fishing Club 2008 There was also the small matter of a fishing competition and the winner would be the …

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Just back from my trip to fish the wonderful San River, Poland. Fishing was again excellent, even with the high & cold water. Just need the organisers to do some organising and it will be perfect! The San River From San River Album

Well a fantastic year for all, may I as river keeper take this opportunity to wish you all a HAPPY new year, with lots and lots of fine fishing in 2008…. Christmas Grayling fishing