Well, I have lived on the River Tay now for 6 years, and have fished it twice. I would give my 'left one' to have just one of the Fenland Drains on my Doorstep. 20ft, 16ft, 40 ft or the Nene would be heaven for me. Every man to his own.
Its just what i grew up with. Just messing about with a waggler and float rod, bit of piking, stalking Carp etc. Used to be a ritual of ours to go Piking on Boxing day on the 20ft. Nice frosty morning, 9ft spinning rod, box of Ondex, glove and a flask.
You'll have me crying soon.
Matt