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ExiledSoutherner wrote:The weir's at Pear Mill (Stringers' Weir) so right in your old back yard, Nomad. Flourishing indeed. Salmon and sea trout traverse the weir and there are some lovely barbel about - though perhaps to the detriment of other species,
Many thanks for your reply.
There were 3 rivers within walking distance of my house as a youngster, the Goyt, Mersey and Tame. All were polluted and unfishable. All my fishing as a lad was done on the canals and ponds in the area and my first river was fished at around 13 years of age (1968) due to the kindness of a family friend who took me on the Dane and Weaver.
The rumour I heard about the Goyt came from a non angler so I treated it with a pinch of salt, so it really is nice to know it is indeed thriving.
I have half an idea forming which consists of cane rods, nostalgic trip to my birthplace and barbel
(Judging by our usernames our lives have taken similar twists)