The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Hi All,
Is there anybody who used to fish a stretch of the Chesterfield Canal that ran through Misterton in the 1970's/80's. I was just a kid then learning to fish on the canal. I used to stay with my Grandparents who lived at Hillside Avenue which backed on the canal and fished there regularly.
It was there that I met Roy Moat who's kindness I have never forgot. He was then late middle aged but to a child like me appeared much older. He used to fish with a little Yorkshire terrier by his side. When ever he saw me struggling he always gave me good advice and even pieces of equipment including a small tobacco tin of coloured maggots. They were as valuable to me as jewels at the time - and I have the tin to this day.
I will never forget his smile or his kindness and I just wanted to write about him to publicly acknowledge his lasting effect on me as a fishermen. I often think about him even though I have not been fishing in that neck of the woods for more than 25 years. I remember catching some beautiful roach and perch from the stretch through Misterton. Does anybody else remember this kindly and knowledgeable man?
Regards,
Dean194bt

Would think your best bet, is to go to the local library and look at the electoral list, perhaps over 20 year - say gaps of 5 years, or contact fishing clubs who may have the fishing on this stretch. I know, if I where him, I'd be very chuffed to know that I had set you on the right road. Will be well worth the effort of doing. Good luck - please let us know of your investigations

Thanks Barbelseeker. I will keep you informed if I find any information about him.
Regards,
Dean194bt

I once remember in the late 80’s fishing at the drake holes side in the winter right down in the entrance to the tunnel.

It was a place where you could get out of the wind , back then a float fished piece of steak would find some excellent chub.

I did fish once below gringley on the hill ... again only in winter and the tactic worked there too.

I’m afraid I know nothing about mr moat but the canal did hold memories

Bendsomecane