I was reading an article about the Royalty fishery on the Hampshire Avon when it occurred to me that I didn't know how it got it's name. A bit of research on the 'net and I came across the following article (shame about the font!):
http://www.southernfisheries.com/hometh ... story.html
Why is the Royalty Fishery on the Hampshire Avon so called?
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Why is the Royalty Fishery on the Hampshire Avon so called?
What do they know of fishing who know only one fish and one way to fish for him?
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Re: Why is the Royalty Fishery on the Hampshire Avon so called?
Very interesting reading, thank you!
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Re: Why is the Royalty Fishery on the Hampshire Avon so called?
Two other local fisheries are also called The Royalty Fishery; the fishery at Longham Bridge and the tidal Piddle.
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Thank you! I am learning all the time!
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Re: Why is the Royalty Fishery on the Hampshire Avon so called?
Thanks for posting. Good to know its history.
The Royalty is a is a lovely stretch of River.
Years ago I caught a fine Barbel from the railway swim, I dont know it's true weight as I only had a 7lb spring balance with me at the time and this bottomed out with a bang .
I also remember that the chef, Marco pierre white , accompanied by a camera man was fishing the river on the same day.
The Royalty is a is a lovely stretch of River.
Years ago I caught a fine Barbel from the railway swim, I dont know it's true weight as I only had a 7lb spring balance with me at the time and this bottomed out with a bang .
I also remember that the chef, Marco pierre white , accompanied by a camera man was fishing the river on the same day.
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