Some years ago between Norton Junction and Braunston there were a large number of fishermen with carp poles and we had the procession as each one raised his in the air. I suddenly realized that the next one appeared to be unattended and slammed on full reverse stopping about three feet from the rod. At which point the owner sprinted up the towpath full of apologies and thanking me for stopping. And saving his several hundred ponds worth of pole.
Colin [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
