Andy and I have been fishing together since our teenage years, when we met properly for the first time on the banks of Damflask Reservoir near Sheffield. We'd both turned up for a trial with the Sheffield Juniors match fishing team and we somehow managed to make the squad - if you've read my book you'll know the story.
Over the following few years, we went on to fish in national match competitions, be mentored by some seriously good match anglers and cemented a friendship that's lasted around three and half decades so far.
After I moved to Surrey, around 25 years ago, a handful of summer fishing matches with an old club became our only time together, as I made the 180-mile round trip to see family, friends and fellow club members. But four years ago we hatched a plan for Andy to visit me in the South East and experience some of the fishing venues that I'd grown to love. It would involve 3-4 days' fishing, lots of food in cafs and pubs, plus a few beers and plenty of banter.
This year we held our fourth Octoberfest and, after a really tough year for Andy, it was more important than ever to enjoy this annual celebration of fishing, food and friendship. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.
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