We don't have an arial plugged in anymore , wife watches all her stuff on firestick , iplayer,itvplayer and the others. I watch all my sports streamed as well.
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Mortimer & Whitehouse Gone Fishing
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A lovely first episode. I really enjoyed the Chris Packham and Meg McCubbin thing that was on afterwards also.
millfield ftm
Midfield
Agree, watching it with my dad and the family, he is 76 today , so chilled out
look out piano
Striker
Awww happy birthday to your dad, sounds like you all had some lovely quality family time xx
millfield ftm
Midfield
I dont think he would get reeves and Mortimer but fishing is another thing , it needs to be on for an hr
Bakerlooline
Striker
This very much felt like the case last night
I’ve always liked Packham but thought he came across as a bit of a knob in that show last night. Like he was trying too hard rather than his usual style. His step-daughter will go on to be a really good presenter I think.
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weebil64
Guest
I’ve said it before on here, I have no interest in fishing but this programme cleans the soul.
I identify with Bob as I am that clumsy too.
For anyone under 50 the music as they went onto the beach…
I identify with Bob as I am that clumsy too.
For anyone under 50 the music as they went onto the beach…
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beverly macca
Winger
I’ve fished with the same bloke for 14/15 years now at least twice a week but I see him most days we have travelled the world fishing together and I can honestly say it’s exactly like a Paul and Bob experience. We bicker, put the world to rights, have a laugh, share things I wouldn’t normally share with friends or family even.
When Paul was looking out of that cottage window over the bay I could see the delight and sort of humbleness that I have felt so many times. Great company great views and great memories but a slight sadness and realisation that it can’t go on forever.
My mate is poorly atm (not too serious) but last nights show made me wonder how could I carry on fishing if something were to happen to him! Strange things fishing partners.
When Paul was looking out of that cottage window over the bay I could see the delight and sort of humbleness that I have felt so many times. Great company great views and great memories but a slight sadness and realisation that it can’t go on forever.
My mate is poorly atm (not too serious) but last nights show made me wonder how could I carry on fishing if something were to happen to him! Strange things fishing partners.
look out piano
Striker
Quick question, I'm not really up on fishing but do folks generally put the fish back after they've caught them?
beverly macca
Winger
Probably 50/50 split. Most fresh water fish go back.
Most tv fish go back.
The rest depends on species and local rules.
And size
look out piano
Striker
I'm also imagining that they don't use sharp things that rip the fishes mouths open anymore-nee point putting injured fish back etc.
I think that may just be the way he is with his stepdaughter. You're right about her. She seems a TV natural.
beverly macca
Winger
Well that’s another reason why some fish get kept. For example I only keep cod that’s over 42 cm even though the legal size is 35cm but if I feel like a 35cm fish won’t survive I will keep it. Unfortunately some fish you put back on private ponds don’t make it because of angler neglect but most places are on top of that problem now with landing nets and mats and maximum hook sizes being enforced.
a fish is worth a lot more in the water to the economy than on a plate.
Swindon On Tour
Striker
Fresh water fishing we put them all back.
I often use an antiseptic fluid to treat any parasite attachments and treat any gravel grazes, particularly with Barbel a bottom feeding fish.
They are prone to grazes when they are laying their eggs in gravel runs.
Not a fan of Packham at all.
Fails to understand the imbalances of nature that need supporting.
Hedgehog decline to name one. Badgers have wiped them out in many areas.
Refuses to underline the massive destruction on song birds by growing numbers of Magpies.
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Latka Gravas
Striker
I’ve just watched it, absolutely brilliant telly by 2 of the most talented and likeable blokes on telly. I always have a joyous tear in my eye watching it anarl.
Billy Fish
Striker
You just new Bob was going in trying to get over them rocks, he might as well have just swam across
Bakerlooline
Striker
TBF that’s not just him like, the RSPB are flatly refusing to acknowledge the damage that growing numbers of magpies and several species of gull are doing to songbirds, wading birds and smaller species of sea birds. I’ve cancelled my membership with them, tutted loudly and sent an angry letter!
as for the hedgehogs, I think they’re facing significantly more dangers posed by humans than badgers. But I’m sure they like to nibble on them too.
