Nottinghamshire rivers and streams that could burst their banks include Potwell Dyke, near Southwell, the River Greet in Kirklington, Dover Beck near Oxton, Cocker Beck at Lowdham, Thurgaton Beck and Fairham Brook. The warning, issued at 10am, also affects Carr Dyke in Lincolnshire. It follows heavy rain this morning (June 14) in Nottinghamshire.
Anglers planning to start the New Season in search of a big ol’ barbel or a chub maybe, are strongly advised to beef-up their rigs and perhaps step-up to a 3oz flat lead where necessary. On the narrower rivers, upstream leger tactics are advised as this largely obviates ‘line-bowing’, leading to a more direct pull from the fish. Where possible, anglers should seek a classic ‘Crabtree’ eddy from which it is possible to take all species on the head of a lob.
An Environment Agency spokesman said: “Levels are currently steady on the Notts Trent Tributaries but there is the potential for any of them to rise quickly.”
It follows two severe weather warnings issued in the city and county this morning.
The yellow warning for “heavy showers” has been put in place from 10am until 10pm on Tuesday and 10am until 9pm on Wednesday, so anglers should make sure they take their brollies and tea-making facilities.
Flooding also hit suburbs of the city such as Netherfield, Gedling and West Bridgford on Friday in what was described as “freak weather” but “great for worming once the levels start to fall” Many anglers see this claim as a fallacy despite the undoubted ingress of invertebrates and insects during flood conditions.
And crowds at heavy metal festival ‘Download’ were drenched over the weekend too, with a “river” running through tents. However, nearby fishermen avoided the misery through prudent use of their bivvies, bed-chairs and sleeping bags. Carp fanatic, Dave ‘The Animal’ Witherstool, said “Tell you the truth I didn’t notice anything different to a normal night’s kip, though I’m glad I had my bivvy slippers in the morning”
To report flooding in your area, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
