maceo
Well-known member
At last - after several abortive attempts, I finally landed my first ever tench.
I used the lift method with a crystal waggler and corn on the hook.
It was caught at the Butler's Hill fishery I mentioned on another thread and was the only tench of the session.
Absolutely delighted to have caught one at last. What a strange feeling to them - not slimy, but sort of silky smooth. A lovely looking fish.
As far as weight is concerned, well maybe a pound and a good bit? Perhaps a touch more. Enough for the landing net, but not big enough to get the scales out!
Hope this will be the first of many, but only one more session planned on still water before the glorious 16th....
I used the lift method with a crystal waggler and corn on the hook.
It was caught at the Butler's Hill fishery I mentioned on another thread and was the only tench of the session.
Absolutely delighted to have caught one at last. What a strange feeling to them - not slimy, but sort of silky smooth. A lovely looking fish.
As far as weight is concerned, well maybe a pound and a good bit? Perhaps a touch more. Enough for the landing net, but not big enough to get the scales out!
Hope this will be the first of many, but only one more session planned on still water before the glorious 16th....