Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

[CeePee1952]

For anyone who is interested - BBC2 tonight (Sun 19 Sep 21) at 8 p.m. Fishing for rudd on the Norfolk Broads.

Chris

[vanessan]

Potter Heigham apparently. 

[Polly]

Near Decoy Broad on day 1 and then 
Upper Thurne above Martham.

I couldn’t place the mill.

[Chelsea14Ian]

Not far from our new home hopefully. 

[Chelsea14Ian]

Just now, Polly said:

Upper Thurne above Martham.

I couldn’t place the mill.

Is it not Waxham?

[Polly]

Could be but they said Thurne and the aerial shots looked like Martham Broad?

As they ended the drone shots caught masts ahead so Martham Boats I thought.

[Wussername]

Watched it. Magnificent. So refreshing to see a film/video which showed the REAL Norfolk Broads. Not the pseudo broads others film for pure pecuniary advantage and personal gratification. Ludham Bridge comes to mind.

[Polly]

Agreed I loved it.

[PeteBelham]

The old mill they showed is just up from Martham Ferry. They were moored at the S bend between Martham Ferry and West Somerton. Its a lovely spot. We see far too many people turn around at Martham Ferry thinking the limit of navigation is just up the river. It's well worth the trip to West Somerton. 

 

[Polly]

If the weed is not too bad it is a favourite trip.

[Polly]

The mill was cool.

[Chelsea14Ian]

Have been up that way many years ago.Will certainly  go again  when we move.

[Wussername]

I agree PB a lovely stretch of river. Tried it last week but very weedy and decided not to risk it. Went over to Horsey instead.

Andrew

[PeteBelham]

The mill they stayed in was just up from Herbert Woods I believe and a very nice mill/ holiday let?? the delelect mill is just up from Martham Ferry

[PeteBelham]

Just now, Wussername said:

I agree PB a lovely stretch of river. Tried it last week but very weedy and decided not to risk it. Went over to Horsey instead.

Andrew

It's such a shame the BA dont do more to keep this navigation open. They decide that the best time to cut the weed is when it grows the fastest when cut and they don't cut it deep enough in my opinion as it grows back thicker and quicker. I'll wait to see the result of the dredging between the ferry and Somerton. 2m depth should be achieved. 

[CambridgeCabby]

https://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/cottage/79497-bond-island-windmill

[Wussername]

1 minute ago, PeteBelham said:

It's such a shame the BA dont do more to keep this navigation open. They decide that the best time to cut the weed is when it grows the fastest when cut and they don't cut it deep enough in my opinion as it grows back thicker and quicker. I'll wait to see the result of the dredging between the ferry and Somerton. 2m depth should be achieved. 

I was advised by Whispering Reeds to be very careful. These days my days on the river are very precious not to be spoilt by the negligence of others. So, i turned back. Horsey did not dissapoint and my journey across Hickling and back was memorable.

[PeteBelham]

Horsey is lovely, but doesn't have the crystal clear water of Somerton. To be fair we haven't been done to Somerton this year due to the weed. I'll see if the dredging has made and improvement and report back. I'm pleased people are enjoying the waterways above the bridge. 

[CambridgeCabby]

We hope to explore more of upstream of PH bridge in our dingy next year when the weather is favourable 

[PeteBelham]

Cambridge cabby I always have beers and wine in the fridge when you do 👍

[Wussername]

Oi! Wot about me?

[PeteBelham]

5 minutes ago, Wussername said:

Oi! Wot about me?

I do apologise, any forum member is welcome 😊 just let me know when you are planning on venturing over. Unfortunately those with a low enough air draft are few these days due to the BAs refusal to properly dredge the lower Bure 🙄

[Wussername]

Seriously though. If you cannot make the effort to make that journey through that bridge, by whatever means at your disposal, and there are many. You don't deserve to go.

[PeteBelham]

Just now, Wussername said:

Seriously though. If you cannot make the effort to make that journey through that bridge, by whatever means at your disposal, and there are many. You don't deserve to go.

Very true! 

[SwanR]

Lovely programme. I’ve never watched this series before but this one was a real treat on a Sunday evening.