In message , Gandalf
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No, just a small stream inlet and a drain off that is a little more but
still only stickleback territory. I do have a section of canal fairly close
but even that is closed both ends.

Nearest real river is the Thames at Cricklade which I used to fish right
down to Lechlade in my youth.

The Thames is still free fishing upstream of the dual carriageway
overpass to the first bridge upstream of Cricklade. It's not really the
sort of easy fishing Derek has in mind, though.

Actually, I'm after a few sticklebacks for my garden pond, I don't
suppose you'd care to share the location of your stickleback hunting
grounds? :0)

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Steve Walker