
Fighting for Fishing
12 December 2023
The best is yet to come
“I guess like many anglers with 50 plus years in the sport, I’m not alone in finding it increasingly difficult to improve on those much sought after personal bests when it comes to our favourite fishes. It stands to reason that the longer you’ve fished, the more chance you’ve had of landing those special fish that are unlikely to be bettered.”
So begins Martin Salter in his latest Fighting for Fishing blog as he reveals his obsession with river roach and his list of personal best catches over the decades. While some may never be beaten, there is still hope that the best may be yet to come…
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