8.45 p.m. Hello and welcome to a lake that I fished recently. Amidst constant diving coots, I ended the night … More

You can follow the short session via the video below. I’ve praised the flexibility that lure fishing gives, on many … More

After one-third of a year without a Sunday service, it was good to be back at church this morning. My … More

I won’t deny it, I’m certainly enjoying the lifestyle that has come with being on furlough. The obvious benefit is … More

Although the session on the middle Severn in the last blog entry didn’t go anywhere near to plan, nevertheless I … More

In the opening clip of the video, I say that, “I’m looking forward to getting one or two on the … More

I’ve been fishing with SBS Baits for many years (10) now, and that in itself tells you all that you … More

8.30 p.m. Hello and welcome to another overnighter. The last time I fished through the hours of darkness, I was … More

I’ve been fishing with my mini-rod and reel set-up for some time now. It’s been particularly useful when I’ve been … More

As a keen angler, I’m often found near water. However, on this occasion, I didn’t have a rod in my … More

Variety is the spice of life, they say, and that’s certainly true for me as far as my angling is … More

Fishing is very much like life – the more time you spend planning and preparing, the more successful you will … More

My collection of vinyl grows slowly, very slowly in fact, but that’s the nature of my own approach. The latest … More

Time certainly flies, and with today marking seventeen years as a blogger, I celebrated by returning to the place where … More

On July 5, 2003, I published my first blog entry. Back then, my site was called Stewart Bloor’s Angling Journal, … More

Not just the mini-species themselves, but I’ve always had a soft spot for small fish in general, ever since I … More

As an all-rounder, whether it’s tactics, species, venue or even tackle and bait, doing something different most certainly keeps the … More

There’s more via the video below, but while iPhones are great for general filming, sometimes you need that extra in … More

I was last at work physically on March 23, which means that in terms of touching individual months, now that … More

One of the Motown artists – along with the likes of Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder … More

7.30 p.m. Welcome to home for the next twelve hours. This is a tough place to fish as it is, … More

This time last week we were basking in a heatwave. Now, it’s overcast, breezy and the air temperature has certainly … More

I enjoyed myself so much stickleback fishing recently, that I returned to the venue for another session after the species. … More

Although my target species was perch, as you can see from the lead image, it was a pike that stole … More

After watching Wolves on television yesterday, I was reminded of a blog entry, titled The Molineux Rollercoaster Is On The … More

The importance of role models is often overlooked. Whether it’s who we look to as ours, or maybe it’s us … More

Across both fresh and salt water, we have three species of stickleback in the UK. Defined by the number of … More

With the Motown focus on the likes of The Temptations, Four Tops and The Miracles, The Contours never reached a … More

Although I have a number of interests in my life, ranging from minor to major in terms of passion, there … More

With the glorious weather continuing, I took a walk around Penn Common, in Staffordshire, or at least a small section … More

Angling is like life, with some thought you can get more out of it. That’s why, following the overnighter (last … More

8.00 p.m. Good evening and welcome to the mighty River Severn. I’m here through the night as I fish the … More

You’ll know that already if you follow my angling adventures, but I do enjoy lure fishing, and in particular, light … More

Although it’s in the Black Country – between Cradley and Halesowen – Haden Hill Park doesn’t feel like it. In … More

We’re in a glorious spell of weather at the moment and I made the most of it by having an … More

At the start of the coronavirus lockdown in March, when restrictions were extremely tight, I did most of my daily … More

The thoughts in the video below are based on a verse in the book of Revelation (3:20) and the famous … More

I do a lot of lure fishing for perch, and although it’s a great way of getting sessions in when … More

I enjoyed my last angling session so much, I returned a day later. After all, fishing is about pleasure, and … More

I get occasional requests to make longer videos, well, here’s one in this particular blog entry. Back in time, I … More

One of the lead singers with The Temptations until his departure in 1968, David Ruffin’s life away from the microphone … More

I do a lot of jigging for perch, and apart from the fact that I really enjoy it anyway, it’s … More

I first came across Dace Road some years ago, while driving, when I turned into it so I could go … More

On the river for a midnight start to get the new season underway, I also took my mini-jigging tackle with … More

9.00 p.m. Good evening and welcome to Worcestershire. There’s more in the video below, as I hit the ground running … More

You can follow the session via the video below. It was a very enjoyable one indeed, just a short one, … More

Don’t be just a headline reader, click the link to read the text, or in this case, watch the video. … More

Beatles’ fans, for sure, will recognise the heading as the opening lyrics from the 1968 song, Birthday. It was one … More

Although my blog has widened its scope in recent years, I still like to post a fishing-related entry on a … More

Although my recent trip to the pool in Shropshire (check out the blog posts page) ended in a blank, I … More

An afternoon in the sun next to a Shropshire pond. Sounds like heaven on earth doesn’t it? With hordes of … More

Whoever said time flies wasn’t joking, and although I’m nowhere near back to work properly, nevertheless I am now into … More

The easily-recognisable falsetto lead singer of The Temptations, after leaving the group, Eddie Kendricks went on to record nine solo … More

There’s more in the video below, from the session that was on an interesting water. It’s not listed anywhere, due … More

I recently posted a few pointers to help anyone who was thinking of starting a blog of their own: Thinking … More

I’m not a fan of urban fishing and you can see why at the start of the video below. It’s … More

Prior to 1967, when Diana Ross was added to the group’s title, the all-girl trio were known simply as The … More

I have done a lot of canal fishing since the restrictions were eased. Living where I do, I have miles … More

It’s not the first time my wife has opened the fridge door to find escaped maggots. Always the opportunist, it’s … More

Fuming, rage, anger, outrage. Especially on social media, it seems that more and more people are getting angry. Is that … More

With so many great songs from Stevland Hardaway Morris (which are his birth names) over the years, you’d think that … More

I didn’t set the alarm, as I intended to get up when my body stirred naturally. However, with a fishing … More

One of Motown’s lesser-known groups, the 1964 song for the (at that time) all-girl trio, is my personal favourite. Needle … More

I often say that you never know where life takes you. On January 29, 2017, I was watching Sutton United … More

Another day and another early morning start on a Black Country canal. I’ve been fishing next to locks in recent … More

Are you considering starting a blog? I thoroughly recommend it, and as I’ve been blogging regularly since July 2003, it’s … More

I wasn’t a massive fan of Diana Ross in my younger days. I guess I’ve never been as much a … More

You can follow the session via the video below and, as you can see, there was plenty of action! Although … More

I’ve been a big fan of The Temptations since I was at school, and when asked who my favourite group … More

As always, you can follow the session via the video below. Just the one fish but it was definitely a … More

Where do you even start when selecting just one song from among the numerous classics recorded by the all-girl trio? … More

Up bright and early this morning, I started the new month in the same way that I said farewell to … More

Although I’m still a furloughed worker, actual fishing has taken up a lot of my focus recently, as opposed to … More

Red Lane, as far as traffic is concerned, doesn’t go anywhere. The fact that it is a dead-end means that … More

Regarding the points in the heading, they’re all in the video below, but as far as this particular session was … More

The video below not only covers my latest angling session but also reveals the question that I’ve never been asked. … More

Travelling from Sedgley to Cradley across the Black Country, I placed my iPhone on the dashboard of the car to … More

This was my twentieth angling session since the restrictions were lifted two weeks ago, and once again I was on … More

Growing up on the very edge of Sedgley, with countryside over the road from where I lived, my love of … More

The video below shows the spiderlings – as they are known – which I filmed on my iPhone in the … More

I’m certainly enjoying the furlough life as far as angling is concerned. This late evening session was my 18th since … More

With no football at the moment, I’ve certainly enjoyed looking through some of my own memories from the beautiful game … More

I was up and about early this morning and had a couple of hours on the Staffs/Worcs Canal before the … More

Non-anglers (and even some fisherman) think a beautiful sunny day is great for getting out there at the water’s edge. … More

Prior to a visit to the Staffs/Worcs Canal, I collected maggots and hooks from Canalside Tackle in Brierley Hill. There’s … More

An enclave of green in the urban Black Country, Haden Hill Park is a pleasant reminder of the once rural … More

Most of my angling sessions since the lockdown was lifted last week have been on the Staffs/Worcs Canal, although I … More

I’ve lost count of the you-never-know-where-life-takes-you experiences since I began working for The New Saints FC. One of my favourite … More

9.00 p.m. Welcome to Shropshire. There’s more in the video below. The rods are out and the waiting game begins. … More

I’m making the most of being on furlough by getting plenty of bank time in. This session was on the … More

It’s been more two weeks since I was in the Angler’s Mail. At the time I only took a partial … More

The video below, as always, covers the session. The tip to take on board is don’t be afraid to change … More

I enjoy travel very much and over the years I’ve been to close to forty (I’ve just done a quick … More

Captured on my iPhone from about thirty yards and then cropped, you can see footage of a grey heron alongside … More

There’s more in the video below but I’m watching the November 2014 Welsh Cup game on television right now! It … More

I do like fishing for the mini-species very much indeed and this time round it was ruffe that were my … More

No Tipton Family Church this morning, of course, but as always there is a service with a difference. The mini-sermon, … More

The photograph was taken ten years ago on the middle Severn. I went through a period of several years where … More

Another session on the Staffs/Worcs Canal, this time round I was after perch. All six of my sessions since angling … More

It’s great to be back on the angling track again, that goes without saying. The fish in the lead image … More

As any angler will tell you, the robin, more than any other bird, has latched on to the fact that … More

You can’t accuse me of not making up for lost time, as I enjoyed my fourth session since the angling … More

Prior to working for The New Saints FC, I had a season ticket at Wolverhampton Wanderers for many years. Sitting … More

Although I’m back on track with angling, I haven’t given up on the walks with the binoculars. This one comes … More

… Happy?

Back after fifty days without fishing, I made the most of the lockdown being lifted, as far as angling is … More

Although it’s not that far from where I live, I’ve never been to Haden Hill Park before. After my first … More

With the government announcing that angling was open for business again today, I was up at 3.45 a.m. this morning, … More

I’ve been extremely blessed the last couple of years to have been invited to the Wolverhampton Wanderers’ end-of-season dinner and … More

As well as a short walk around Sedgley with my binoculars, I also recorded a video that includes three practical … More

With the walk around Himley Hall coinciding with a bright and sunny day, there were plenty of fish showing in … More

With my previous daily walks being very local, while still remaining within government guidelines this time I set my sights … More

As a very keen angler, that means I fish all year round. Certainly with some species, they’re more elusive in … More

Another day and another walk, this time back to Turls Hill, in Sedgley. It’s only a few minutes walk from … More

Like other congregations, Tipton Family Church has been closed since the lockdown was announced back in March. However, we’ve all … More

As you can imagine, from a personal perspective, working in European football is up there with the year’s highlights. With six … More

Today’s walk, although I took my binoculars as always, was specifically focused on the flora around Sedgley centre. In particular, … More

In the main, working for The New Saints FC, transfer deadline day is nowhere near as hectic as it is … More

Launched in August 1946, following the end of the Second World War, The Midland Angler magazine ran until July 1964. … More

Since becoming involved with The New Saints FC, I’ve made a number of visits north of the English border. From … More

Another walk around Turls Hill, this time an evening stroll. With the sun out and the temperature still very pleasant … More

Wild animals are generally very good at adapting to the environment that they find themselves in and will certainly take … More

I’ve added more angling sites to the A-Z Of Angling Blogs with two milestones, as such, achieved. The first is … More

Another day and another walk around Turls Hill, Sedgley. I’ve certainly done a number of binocular sessions there since lockdown. … More

The home of Wrexham AFC, I’ve seen three games at the Racecourse Ground, all in recent years. One featured Wales … More

If you read the Angler’s Mail on a regular basis then, with four full pages, you won’t miss yours truly … More

I always enjoy watching the Wales national side in action, whether that be a friendly or a competitive game. The … More

More of that in due course, but I haven’t done much driving during the last month or so. Needing to … More

If there’s one thing that the lockdown has done for most birders, it’s no doubt that their understanding of the … More

Having been blogging regularly since July 2003, it’s only natural that my entries over the years have reached a reasonably … More

Although I enjoy working in Welsh football generally, the highlights, as you can imagine, are the European adventures. Therefore, when … More

A change is as good as a rest, as they say, and so instead of going straight ahead down Turls … More

The video below puts the meat on the bones of the heading. It’s a serious message but I did take … More

Not the reason why it’s happening, of course, but nevertheless I’m enjoying lockdown and in particular, the relaxed lifestyle that … More

I spent another few hours this morning searching the internet for angling blogs. It’s much easier to focus on a … More

Since the Scottish Challenge Cup (known initially as the Irn-Bru Cup and now the Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer Challenge Cup due … More

I’m still a furloughed worker and will be for the foreseeable future. I’m actually enjoying the relaxed lifestyle that it’s … More

I had another session on the laptop this morning, searching the internet for the writings of other anglers. This time … More

The lead image comes from last century – sounds a long time ago when you put it like that – … More

The great thing about birding is that you can do it where you are. The moment you step outside your … More

Back on my laptop at home, I added more blog sites to the growing list. This session searching the internet … More

I always enjoy interviewing new signings for the very first time. With the likes of Keston Davies, Ryan Harrington and … More

Growing up as a child, I was aware of Izaak Walton and his contribution to the world of angling. Back then … More

Since the sighting of the pheasants at Turls Hill, that’s obviously been a big draw as far as my daily … More

As more and more Welsh clubs have embraced the artificial pitch revolution, the days of ‘rain stopped play’ have become … More

Along with my wife and our Bedlington Terrier, I took my daily walk once again to Turls Hill. Obviously, the … More

When I tell people that growing up as a child we went to Rhyl every year for the family holiday, … More

Since I began working for The New Saints FC, right at the start of the 2014/2015 season, I’ve taken an … More

Since coming across the pheasants recently, I’ve been keen to return and see how they are doing, indeed if they’re … More

When I was born there were two TV channels – BBC and ITV – and colour television was still seven … More