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I've spent the greater part of my working life in some sort of representative capacity. In fact this predilection for speaking up on behalf my peers probably goes back even further.

The following article delivers - I like to think - evidence that's as good as it's going to get; the best possible evidence given the constraints both parties in this debacle must frustratingly work within. In this country's highest courts there is frequently a lack of irrefutable, concrete proof , and this, of course, is why we have a jury system. It is instructed to ignore personal preferences and emotions - only to make a judgement based on what is known (the facts) and the evidence. Do read the article IN FULL.

To paraphrase Geoff Maynard: those readers without a real desire for truth or those who are merely fed up with the 'Martin Gay's 50lb+ Record-Breaking English Common Carp' story can simply turn the page. For others - read on, then take a look at Eddie's bombshell on Monday!

What are the chances of an Australian fishing mate coming to stay in the UK on the very day when England comprehensively win the Ashes? Sadly, Al McGlashan, the professional recreational 'fisho', film maker, writer and photographer who helped me get to grips with fishing Down Under, must be the only living Australian who neither understands cricket or who genuinely doesn't give a 'rat's arse' about the great game - a rare breed indeed!

The past four weeks have found me on the banks of the majestic River Wye in the company of more wonderful people as together we experienced the river in all its many moods.

What are the chances of an Australian fishing mate coming to stay in the UK on the very day when England comprehensively win the Ashes? Sadly, Al McGlashan, the professional recreational 'fisho', film maker, writer and photographer who helped me get to grips with fishing Down Under, must be the only living Australian who neither understands cricket or who genuinely doesn't give a 'rat's arse' about the great game - a rare breed indeed!

In 1989 and 1990 the widely respected all-rounder, Martin Gay, hooked and landed a phenomenal catch of big common carp, topped by a fish he reported at 48lbs. He always insisted they were caught in England but the Carp Society denounced them as 'Canadian' because Martin had recently visited family in British Columbia. Fishing Magic readers are invited to form their own opinions based on the truthful evidence of the FM Editor, Cliff Hatton, and Essex angler, Eddie Benham.

.because they will be out to get us! And there are a lot of them about, more than ever in fact.

The Welsh Government says "Everyone should have the chance to experience parks, woodlands, mountains and the coast through a range of activities (presumably, rivers are included in this line-up) "Outdoor recreation makes a valuable contribution to Wales and its economy whilst creating a number of health, environmental and social benefits"

Following on from the hugely successful Mullet Masterclass Day in 2013, the Angling Trust Sussex Marine Region will once again be working alongside the National Mullet Club to promote mullet fishing in Sussex rivers.