Memoirs of the Banana Man: An Angler’s Recollections...new book by author Christopher Robert Willis.



Special Coast and Country online magazine promotion.

donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2025

 

Memoirs of the Banana Man: An Angler’s Recollections.

By author Christopher Robert Willis.

 

This is the link to the Amazon paperback version: https://amzn.to/4sjDpQz

 

For years now, I have harboured a secret wish to write a book documenting some of the many eventful days and experiences that have occurred throughout my angling life. 


Due to work commitments and fishing however, I never really had the time to devote to it, but recently I found myself in a situation, through unforeseen circumstances, whereby I had a lot of time at my disposal, and it seemed the perfect time to fulfil my wish. 


When it came to actually sitting down to begin writing I found myself a bit stumped as to where to start. I had such a multitude of memories, many of which lacked clarity. 

Now and then a photo, or an old piece of tackle from the early days brought a day or a fish, long since forgotten into sharp focus, but for the most part much of it was indistinct. 


Most of the catches, days and friends merged into one huge memory without detail. But some did retain clarity, probably because they've meant so much to me, coupled with their frequent inclusion in fishing conversations with angling friends.

When I began writing this book my intentions were that I would write my experiences in sequence, as they occurred throughout my angling life, but I soon realized it was hopeless. 


As I recounted and wrote about one event, another, that occurred earlier or later in my fishing life would come to mind, but then I thought, does it really matter? 


So, in the end this book is mostly a collection of my personal fishing stories, and some opinions that I wanted to share. Doubtless, when it's completed, I will remember more, but you have to stop somewhere. Perhaps one day life permitting I will write another.


This is the link to the Amazon paperback version: https://amzn.to/4sjDpQz




Comments

Most recent posts

Superb gold medal run for young North Wales Regional champion Josh Mottram at the Twin Piers 10k.

Freezing cold gale force winds proved a challenge for parkrunners...and for the hardy volunteers and marshals.

North Wales Regional 10k champs - Roll of honour – Twin Piers 10k - plus race summary and all NW results.

BMAF 10km championships - Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester 1st Feb 2026 - Don't delay!

Charlotte braved the ice and mud in the Delamere Forest half marathon - plus a night out at the Conwy Urban race.

Fast times from the gun at the Twin Piers 10k and North Wales championship race...

John and Carla’s Deganwy Dash voted the ‘Best Sporting Event of the Year,’ and raises thousands for Children's Cancer Charities.

Frank from Funchal meets Dancer by J M Martlew: A story of barriers, determination and cats.

The Adventures of Skye and Other Tales of Enchantment - exciting new children's paperback by Sebastian Stumblebum.

Proud moment for athletics coach John Hatton and a popular former midwife Sharon Buckley.