Chris Yates

[violator]

I know he's a bit of a legend, I know he's a traditionalist, I know he's a bit "quirky". What I don't know is how he gets away with using the antique landing nets you see him with. Why does he seem to escape criticism and why don't fishery bosses insist he use fish friendly nets?

 

[pmdirectuk]

Burn him!!

 

[nobby478]

Are you sure they are antique? I have two nets that you would think are, but after careful searches I found proper knotless nets for them........did take ages though......





That said, he used to poach and has fished Redmire out of season with non-syndicate guest apparently....


Burn him twice !!!!

 

[Donfish]

Originally posted by pmdirectuk

Burn him!!

Yeah,...then Hang,Draw and Quarter him.[}] Oh,and snap all his rods...in front of him before the fire's lit.[:C]

 

[wozelbeak]

Originally posted by Donfish

Originally posted by pmdirectuk

Burn him!!

Yeah,...then Hang,Draw and Quarter him.[}] Oh,and snap all his rods...in front of him before the fire's lit.[:C]

yes.... but first tattoo him, then Hang,Draw and Quarter him.[}] Oh,and snap all his rods...in front of him before the fire's lit.

 

[Russ G]

For the life of me,I really don't understand why some anglers insist on fishing with a load of antiguated old rubbish.
These rods and reels are fine hanging on clubhouse walls and the like but have no place in modern angling.
One bloke I know fishes our matches from time to time with this type of kit and he's last every time.
Angling is hard enough as it is but each to their own I suppose.
I don't think Chris Yates or come to think of it John Wilson are good anglers but through their media associates have access to the best waters.
Me and most of the people I fish with would outfish them nine times out of ten!

 

[Allis_shad]

Chris Yates and John Wilson are good anglers!! Its not all about having the most modern tackle. Water craft is something you cant buy. These anglers do fish some fantastic venues that has to be said, but easy, definitely not. No regularly stocked commercials full of pellet munching fish. Natural rivers and gravel pits are Chris Yates's haunts. For anyone who doubts Chris Yates's ability should read his book 'casting at the sun'. His enthusiasm, ability and knowledge are there for most to learn from and aspire too.
Back to the original post. I have no doubt the nets used would not damage the fish!

 

[MarkV]

For goodness sake, who'd be a celebrity ?

Easy up all.[]

 

[tag]

Originally posted by Russ G

For the life of me,I really don't understand why some anglers insist on fishing with a load of antiguated old rubbish.
These rods and reels are fine hanging on clubhouse walls and the like but have no place in modern angling.
One bloke I know fishes our matches from time to time with this type of kit and he's last every time.
Angling is hard enough as it is but each to their own I suppose.
I don't think Chris Yates or come to think of it John Wilson are good anglers but through their media associates have access to the best waters.
Me and most of the people I fish with would outfish them nine times out of ten!

BO***CKS[][][]

 

[andy_martin]

Originally posted by tag

Originally posted by Russ G


I don't think Chris Yates or come to think of it John Wilson are good anglers but through their media associates have access to the best waters.
Me and most of the people I fish with would outfish them nine times out of ten!

BO***CKS[][][]

Took the words straight out my mouth!

 

[Russ G]

I USED TO THINK John Wilson was a good angler and have changed my opinion.Here's why.
In one of his programmes,he was Carp fishing at Oldbury Hill lake near Dorking in Surrey.
I think this programme took a couple of days to make and he couldn't catch any.
Anyone who knows this lake will tell you about the Carp that hang around the cafe and are virtually tame being hand fed on bread.
No one is allowed to fish of the cafe but he was!

 

[tag]

Originally posted by Russ G

I USED TO THINK John Wilson was a good angler and have changed my opinion.Here's why.
In one of his programmes,he was Carp fishing at Oldbury Hill lake near Dorking in Surrey.
I think this programme took a couple of days to make and he couldn't catch any.
Anyone who knows this lake will tell you about the Carp that hang around the cafe and are virtually tame being hand fed on bread.
No one is allowed to fish of the cafe but he was!

Stop digging mate, you're up to your neck already![][][]

 

[pieman]

You could aim the same criticisms at people who drive vintage cars, and ride vintage motor cycles, they do it for nostalgia.

 

[nobby478]

Sure John Wilson has fished places others aren't allowed, so has Matt Hayes and Mick Brown. They have people go ahead baiting up for them too, sometimes for days at a time, whilst the water is closed to the public.

Whose going to watch a TV programme on fishing where no fish are caught.

John Bailey has done a couple, and I respect his honesty, but they are the most boring TV ever! Sorry John.

It's too easy to knock 'celebrity' anglers. I suspect it's actually rather hard to make a living from angling........


Chris Yates, is a little different...actually he's a LOT different. He writes beautiful books, evocative essays and I always enjoy what he writes.


His next work is said to NOT be about angling....I might not like that one[:0]


Here's something he penned a few weeks ago......


http://caughtbytheriver.net/2010/06/pond-dippings-by-chris-yates/

 

[BM Angler]

Originally posted by Russ G

For the life of me,I really don't understand why some anglers insist on fishing with a load of antiguated old rubbish.
These rods and reels are fine hanging on clubhouse walls and the like but have no place in modern angling.
One bloke I know fishes our matches from time to time with this type of kit and he's last every time.
Angling is hard enough as it is but each to their own I suppose.
I don't think Chris Yates or come to think of it John Wilson are good anglers but through their media associates have access to the best waters.
Me and most of the people I fish with would outfish them nine times out of ten!

Ha ha!!! What a nob!
The care Yates and Wilson show for the fish/ wildlife is something that we can all learn from.

Not good anglers???? Get a grip.

 

[DAF 3600]

I seem to remember a series of matches with Wilson fishing against Dick Glegg and beating him soundly. I personaly can't stand Wilson he laughs and giggles worst than a tart, but fairs fair he is a good angler and has caught everything that swims.

 

[Red Spike]

Well i for one think Chris Yates is a splendid chap[]
Years ago i bought a copy of Casting At The Sun when it was first released, read it many times and was then offered twenty times what i paid for it[:0][:0]
I now buy two copies of his books!!! just in case[][][]

 

[10slacky]

Chris Yates' penmanship far outweighs his angling abilities.

 

[Godber]

And he's a pretty good host on 'Who wants to be a millionaire' aswell.

 

[Godber]

Ahhh wrong Chris....sorry! Are we on about the scruffy bearded fellow on Passion for acting like a couple of twits? If so BURN HIM AND HIS MATE!!! or ex mate apparently!!!!!!