Hi folks,
The UK rod caught record for a Spring salmon is held a by a woman, Miss Doreen Davey, who caught a 59 1/2lb salmon from the River Wye on 13th March 1923.
(Ladies hold a disproportionate number of angling records)
Miss Davey lived at Kinnersley Castle in Herefordshire. Her father was Major G. W. Davey. She was fishing the Cowpond stretch of his section of the River Wye on that day . . . and spent most of the night 'landing the fish' with her gillie . . . .
" ... mother suggested I go to Biarritz with her. I said I would rather stay here ..... and catch some salmon ..."
If anyone could put some meat on Miss Davey's bones for me I'd appreciate the help.
Just a little background, and future ground, would help bring her to life - and any info on daddy would pad it out.
I'm scribbling a piece about Doreen which may develop into a book about Lady Anglers (well, that's what I'm filing it under) and will of course acknowledge individuals and the forum.
Sincere thanks
Brian
The UK rod caught record for a Spring salmon is held a by a woman, Miss Doreen Davey, who caught a 59 1/2lb salmon from the River Wye on 13th March 1923.
(Ladies hold a disproportionate number of angling records)
Miss Davey lived at Kinnersley Castle in Herefordshire. Her father was Major G. W. Davey. She was fishing the Cowpond stretch of his section of the River Wye on that day . . . and spent most of the night 'landing the fish' with her gillie . . . .
" ... mother suggested I go to Biarritz with her. I said I would rather stay here ..... and catch some salmon ..."
Just a little background, and future ground, would help bring her to life - and any info on daddy would pad it out.
I'm scribbling a piece about Doreen which may develop into a book about Lady Anglers (well, that's what I'm filing it under) and will of course acknowledge individuals and the forum.
Sincere thanks
Brian
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