I went to the deep gravel pit where I caught the seven pound tench,I blanked,never had a touch,had bream spawning in the margins all day,apparently they were at it all down the far bank too,must be a few bream there,carp anglers love em...
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jon atkinson
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You still get the odd Tench out of the L-L (allegedly), but I've yet to encounter one - I was reading somewhere that they were far more prolific 20+ years ago when the water was a lot clearer - better sunlight penetration allowed filamentous algae to grow in abundance. Once the water became more murky, the algae died off and the Tench disappeared... apparently.
seth49
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Back on the club pool again yesterday, had my usual walk round to see were I might fish, as I expected my corner swim was packed with spawning carp, so I picked a swim on the narrow section were the island is about 10 metres from the bank, a lot less signs of spawning carp here, as I wanted to leave them in peace.
So today’s targets were tench and crucians, dropped a pellet feeder about 5 metres from the bank, with a chocolate orange wafter on a hair for the crucians, on an alarm so I could fish my pole at top kit plus two for the tench, over groundbait with a six mm expander soaked in monster crab goo for bait.
First fish on the pole a small F1 and then a run on the feeder produced the only crucian, and then it was slow in the heat as the day warmed up, another run on the feeder produced a 13 pound mirror carp, which fought hard on the feeder rod, and then a 6 pound carp on the pole, so my plan to avoid the carp hadn’t worked.
Finished with 4 tench, 2F1s, the two carp and the nice crucian, so not a bad day considering, hopefully the carp will soon have finished spawning soon, and things will get back to normal, it’s giving it cooler and cloudy for Thursday so should fish better then.
So today’s targets were tench and crucians, dropped a pellet feeder about 5 metres from the bank, with a chocolate orange wafter on a hair for the crucians, on an alarm so I could fish my pole at top kit plus two for the tench, over groundbait with a six mm expander soaked in monster crab goo for bait.
First fish on the pole a small F1 and then a run on the feeder produced the only crucian, and then it was slow in the heat as the day warmed up, another run on the feeder produced a 13 pound mirror carp, which fought hard on the feeder rod, and then a 6 pound carp on the pole, so my plan to avoid the carp hadn’t worked.
Finished with 4 tench, 2F1s, the two carp and the nice crucian, so not a bad day considering, hopefully the carp will soon have finished spawning soon, and things will get back to normal, it’s giving it cooler and cloudy for Thursday so should fish better then.
mikench
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Gordon and I set forth to a new water on a mutual club card. We met at 7.00 am to find a neglected water with about 10 pegs of which only 4 or 5 were useable. We set up in a spot were the bank was relatively free of mud and not underwater.
It looked promising and we thought we would do well. Alas we were wrong. I blanked and Gordon managed one roach.we both saw loads of small fish, cruising carp and even a couple of jacks but couldn't tempt any of them on maggot or anything else. As the temperatures rose and as the willow fluff covered the swims, our lines and blocked our rod eyes we packed up disappointed and a little fed up. We shall not be returning any time soon.
It looked promising and we thought we would do well. Alas we were wrong. I blanked and Gordon managed one roach.we both saw loads of small fish, cruising carp and even a couple of jacks but couldn't tempt any of them on maggot or anything else. As the temperatures rose and as the willow fluff covered the swims, our lines and blocked our rod eyes we packed up disappointed and a little fed up. We shall not be returning any time soon.
wetthrough
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Nice day thanks Mike just a shame about the fishing/fish.
theartist
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With the grapevine (Alan lol) reporting fish breeding elsewhere I went to the clubs match pool this morning fishing bread on the drop under a light pole float, feeding mashed bread and casting into it, the float cocked each time on an angle of 45 and then zipped away, it was fishing at it's simplistic best, thought i'd get plagued by small roach but only caught a couple, the rest were nice bream (some of which were the flying variety) and of course carp, a couple of which were almost too big for the nets the club supplies here.
Most the better carp I mugged off the top or just under but I do like doing this once a year, ended up knackered after what must have been around 70lb of fish, maybe more, note to self take more water next time.
Most of the bream had breeding tubercles as did one of the carp at the end which secreted a white milky substance on my arm whilst unhooking, which was a cue to pack up, so much for them not feeding when in the mood for love, one things for sure they do love bread, not sure there's a better bait for carp on hot days.
Most the better carp I mugged off the top or just under but I do like doing this once a year, ended up knackered after what must have been around 70lb of fish, maybe more, note to self take more water next time.
Most of the bream had breeding tubercles as did one of the carp at the end which secreted a white milky substance on my arm whilst unhooking, which was a cue to pack up, so much for them not feeding when in the mood for love, one things for sure they do love bread, not sure there's a better bait for carp on hot days.
jon atkinson
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You never know until you try Mike - days like that remind us that it's fishing, not catching...
Steve Arnold
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Returned yesterday from our first camping trip in decades. Our friends run a guided canoeing business in France and talked us into a few days in the Tarn gorge - no canoes, thank goodness!
The campsite was shaded and the facilities immaculate. Views upriver and down from the tent were so impressive, the river gorgeous!
and I caught a chub trotting maggots about 50 yds there. The last evening I had two dace fly fishing into darkness, they were about the same size as the chub. I am no fly fisherman, getting two fast biting dace out of that clear river really capped my trip - too dark for photos unfortunately! Fishing is not always about big fish!
Beautiful part of the river. The Tarn has a reputation for big brown trout, but it's a specialist approach that is required. Doubt I will fish there often enough to crack that!
Must add a little about the all the wildlife. We saw many vultures, a beaver and probably a wolf on the mountainside. Every night some very big foxes would raid our site, anything not stowed away was gone. Flatbread wraps, peanuts, crisps all disappeared. The salt 'n vinegar bag was punctured but clearly the crisps were not the foxes favourite, just scattered everywhere!
The last night was almost scary with the grunts and wailing from across the river (no - not amorous campers!). Were they wolves or sanglier? There was a physical disturbance of large creatures in the undergrowth, so I doubt more foxes!
Wonderful trip!
The campsite was shaded and the facilities immaculate. Views upriver and down from the tent were so impressive, the river gorgeous!
and I caught a chub trotting maggots about 50 yds there. The last evening I had two dace fly fishing into darkness, they were about the same size as the chub. I am no fly fisherman, getting two fast biting dace out of that clear river really capped my trip - too dark for photos unfortunately! Fishing is not always about big fish!
Beautiful part of the river. The Tarn has a reputation for big brown trout, but it's a specialist approach that is required. Doubt I will fish there often enough to crack that!
Must add a little about the all the wildlife. We saw many vultures, a beaver and probably a wolf on the mountainside. Every night some very big foxes would raid our site, anything not stowed away was gone. Flatbread wraps, peanuts, crisps all disappeared. The salt 'n vinegar bag was punctured but clearly the crisps were not the foxes favourite, just scattered everywhere!
The last night was almost scary with the grunts and wailing from across the river (no - not amorous campers!). Were they wolves or sanglier? There was a physical disturbance of large creatures in the undergrowth, so I doubt more foxes!
Wonderful trip!
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Beautiful part of the world. I had to Google sanglier!
I have canoed down the Tarn but no seen boar. What I did see was a huge elongated campsite for naturists. The funniest thing was an angler stark naked except for his green wellies! My 14 Year old daughter didn't know which way to look.
I have canoed down the Tarn but no seen boar. What I did see was a huge elongated campsite for naturists. The funniest thing was an angler stark naked except for his green wellies! My 14 Year old daughter didn't know which way to look.
no-one in particular
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I did something I have never done before, I went fishing and decided not to bother. I walked up the pier with all my fishing gear and the first thing was the wind, it was not cold but I did not fancy sitting in it; I was a bit doubtful in the morning as the forecast was east and it was. The second thing it was still right at low tide so not a lot of sea to fish in but that was a small reason as it was just starting to come up. The third reason and the main reason was I asked a bloke who was fishing if he caught anything and he said nothing but spider crabs. Last time I walked up there nothing was being caught and everyone was complaining about them but I forgot about it. I think they are on the march and come through for a few weeks while they march to their breeding ground but, I am not sure about that. All in all I just decided not to bother, I just didn't have the enthusiasm for it, unusual for me once I am there but, I went for a coffee then came home and got on with something else more pressing. The bait has gone back in the fridge and can wait for another day however, I might think about some coarse fishing next time; maybe I just need a change of scenery.
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mikench
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France is magnificent.
flightliner
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My day yesterday was a carbon copy Mark. All prepped and ready to go but at the last minute I baulked, the thought of sitting by my intended venue in the sun after having to endure a near 3/4 mile trek with my kit on a trolley was offputting so, I put plan B into operation and went fish spotting on a tiny little river not far from where I live.
Ive been meaning to do it here for a couple of years but I always pass it by on my way elsewhere but here was as good a day as any.
Nothing to be seen from a small bridge 'cept fry on one side and the same on the other with the exception of two perch laid side by side, maybe 12oz at best.
Making my way downstream (PRIVATE FARMLAND ABOVE) was jungle like, no sign of anyone being there which was a good indication, I stopped once to peer thro a gap in the tree lined bank and spotted two half decant chub but they were right under my feet and sensing my presence they backed off downstdeam but thankfully not in a hurried way.
Lower down on a near ninety degree bend I spotted a classic raft swim, not big but it screamed shelter and sanctuary in the nine inches deep water for any chub around so I skirted around and approached it from downstream and there they were, a few nice chub of some 3lbs 8oz or so just hanging at the back end of the weedy shelter.
I had a few pellets in my pocket and flicked one in and it was taken as it rolled along the bottom in the chrystal clear water.
A few more pellets and all was ok but the chub being chub were as ever super cautious and they were soon huddled tight beneath the raft,
No matter, I had found a place to try when I had a few hours to kill in the coming new season, a short rod, a few pellets and some bread will be all I need.
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mikench
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Looks idyllic like the bright stream in Little Grey Men.?
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theartist
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This is what we all used to do back in the day in the old close season, go check out new rivers and see if anythings getting jiggy, find some chubby spots etc, spot a barbel and go oooh barbel!, Happy days.
Although you do realize Flight that all those fish will do the magical 16th disappearing act by then, that's almost a tradition too
Although you do realize Flight that all those fish will do the magical 16th disappearing act by then, that's almost a tradition too
rayner
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Yesterday can only be described as not very good to pathetic.
Mostly my error picking the wrong pond, I fished a small pond that held small F1s the last time I fished before the pandemic.
Little did I know, the stocking in this tiny pond had fish to around 12oz down to 4oz. I felt that with the temps carp may be spawning, my choice to fish where they were no carp may be the right choice.
I was unaware the stocking had altered. the pond now is full of two-inch fish ? I only took paste with pellet to catch the small F1s which was an epic failure on my part. My session lasted 45minutes.
Mostly my error picking the wrong pond, I fished a small pond that held small F1s the last time I fished before the pandemic.
Little did I know, the stocking in this tiny pond had fish to around 12oz down to 4oz. I felt that with the temps carp may be spawning, my choice to fish where they were no carp may be the right choice.
I was unaware the stocking had altered. the pond now is full of two-inch fish ? I only took paste with pellet to catch the small F1s which was an epic failure on my part. My session lasted 45minutes.
mikench
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Sorry about that Gary but at least you are out again and there is always tomorrow, next week and the week after. Stay strong, plan differently and remain confident. It's a funny old game fishing to be sure.????
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A trip to the big reservoir this morning, mild & overcast, a gentle SW breeze - should be ideal. Setting up on the east bank ,next to a big willow which would offer shade when the sun broke through, two method feeder rods cast long, hooks dragging lots of blanket weed off the bottom.
First fish was a skimmer followed by five real bream to 4lb+ and a couple more skimmers. About 10am someone/something flicked a switch - no more bites,liners - nothing. Packed up and dropped by the canal feeder reservoir and whilst chatting to a mate ,who had only caught 3 bream and a roach, an osprey suddenly appeared and flew off with a hefty looking roach on its first dive.
First fish was a skimmer followed by five real bream to 4lb+ and a couple more skimmers. About 10am someone/something flicked a switch - no more bites,liners - nothing. Packed up and dropped by the canal feeder reservoir and whilst chatting to a mate ,who had only caught 3 bream and a roach, an osprey suddenly appeared and flew off with a hefty looking roach on its first dive.
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Regulars of HDYGO will recognise the scene. My first trip of the year to Stonar lake near Sandwich, next to the Pfizer complex which now has much more meaning than anytime before.
The weather was glorious, infact too blooming good, plenty of factor 50 liberally applied. Arrived at 8am and packed up at 3pm having netted one solitary bream having tried every inch of the vast column from just below the surface to twenty foot below, most unusual, a chap in an adjacent peg who looked a very competent match style angler had only marginally better success, guess they just weren't avin it today. It is still a bit early in the season for the mighty rudd to appear, up in the water, still needs to warm a degree or two.
The weather was glorious, infact too blooming good, plenty of factor 50 liberally applied. Arrived at 8am and packed up at 3pm having netted one solitary bream having tried every inch of the vast column from just below the surface to twenty foot below, most unusual, a chap in an adjacent peg who looked a very competent match style angler had only marginally better success, guess they just weren't avin it today. It is still a bit early in the season for the mighty rudd to appear, up in the water, still needs to warm a degree or two.
