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I had an hour and half spare yesterday between cooking and school run so I popped to the canal I haven't fished for about 17 years and tried my hand at dropshotting. First off it was chucking it down and really windy but I've been desperate to get out fishing for a few weeks so I braved it. I really enjoyed the method, it was nice staying mobile. I caught a single fish which was a small pike of maybe half a pound which was my first ever pike and I suppose counts as a pb too. Weather dependant me and the little one will be going out tomorrow morning for a walk and some fishing and then Monday I've got 5 hours to kill and miles and miles of what's supposed to be good canal to fish
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binka
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I’m not sure about fishing, I feel like I’ve spent the majority of the day mud skating!
It was hammering it down when I got up at 5am this morning but no option of copping out as it was my turn to drive and collect a mate en route to the river, we arrived around dawn and managed to get a brief lucky break in the heavy rain which allowed us to get to our swim and get the brollies up before more downpours ensued.
There was quite a densly wooded area to negotiate before we got to our swims and in the half-light I made sure I led the way so as to be the one whipping back the rain sodden, heavily arched branches with anything sticking out of the top of my quiver as opposed to being the poor git behind me who got slapped in the face by them if he got too close and an occasional unscheduled pause by me now and again ensured that he did
Mates eh?
I spent the day gently trotting worms down a crease with a bulked 4grm Avon on a nicely coloured and rising river with chop and crushed casters going in as feed via heavy, tightly squeezed small balls of Sensas River at regular intervals dictated by the bite rate.
Things turned out pretty well really, I was into small perch and dace almost immediately before the perch increased to around a steady 12ozs with one going a good pound and a half after it snaffled my falling worm following a missed strike.
The chub also put in an appearance with a few nicely conditioned fish, the best going a level 5lbs on the scales but amongst the heavy rain and lethally slippy mud we decided it was no time for a picture so it’s a quick make do with one of the others instead…
Very enjoyable despite the weather, it’s nice to relax in the warmth and dry with a pint or two but I’m looking forward to the next session already which might turn out to be an all out stick float and maggot thrash.
:w
It was hammering it down when I got up at 5am this morning but no option of copping out as it was my turn to drive and collect a mate en route to the river, we arrived around dawn and managed to get a brief lucky break in the heavy rain which allowed us to get to our swim and get the brollies up before more downpours ensued.
There was quite a densly wooded area to negotiate before we got to our swims and in the half-light I made sure I led the way so as to be the one whipping back the rain sodden, heavily arched branches with anything sticking out of the top of my quiver as opposed to being the poor git behind me who got slapped in the face by them if he got too close and an occasional unscheduled pause by me now and again ensured that he did
Mates eh?
I spent the day gently trotting worms down a crease with a bulked 4grm Avon on a nicely coloured and rising river with chop and crushed casters going in as feed via heavy, tightly squeezed small balls of Sensas River at regular intervals dictated by the bite rate.
Things turned out pretty well really, I was into small perch and dace almost immediately before the perch increased to around a steady 12ozs with one going a good pound and a half after it snaffled my falling worm following a missed strike.
The chub also put in an appearance with a few nicely conditioned fish, the best going a level 5lbs on the scales but amongst the heavy rain and lethally slippy mud we decided it was no time for a picture so it’s a quick make do with one of the others instead…
Very enjoyable despite the weather, it’s nice to relax in the warmth and dry with a pint or two but I’m looking forward to the next session already which might turn out to be an all out stick float and maggot thrash.
:w
I had another session on the River Lee today. Very wet and very windy but worth the effort.
I was smashed up by what must have been a decent barbell but after changing to a stronger hook length managed to land my first river barbell! Only a modest 4lber but it put up a good fight. I am very happy to have experienced the barbell's legendary fighting qualities at last.
Well chuffed. http://www.fishingmagic.com/forums/images/icons/icon7.gif
I was smashed up by what must have been a decent barbell but after changing to a stronger hook length managed to land my first river barbell! Only a modest 4lber but it put up a good fight. I am very happy to have experienced the barbell's legendary fighting qualities at last.
Well chuffed. http://www.fishingmagic.com/forums/images/icons/icon7.gif
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dorsetandchub
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Trouble with weather, Steve - even you can't force it to break
terry m
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First deadbaiting session on the river this season. I was desperate to get out after being in the US all week.
Found a nice slack and lobbed in a smelt. Had not even got the second rod set up when the pencil started waving at me. Resulted in a lovely 23lb 6oz croc.
Well chuffed.
Found a nice slack and lobbed in a smelt. Had not even got the second rod set up when the pencil started waving at me. Resulted in a lovely 23lb 6oz croc.
Well chuffed.
robtherake
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Briefly, because it's not the place for this, if you make yourself an account on Photobucket and upload your pictures there, then it doesn't matter what size they are since you're linking to the Photobucket site instead of using the limited capacity of the forum page, which is why, I suspect that you're having trouble getting the photos the right size (unless you simply want them smaller, and I suspect you can manipulate that aspect on Photobucket, too.)
1. Upload photo (there's a clearly marked button for this on the Photobucket page.) You can either use the file location option or drag and drop the pic from the desktop (or opened file) straight into the dotted area shown.
2. You'll see a loading bar filling up as the pic's uploaded. When it finishes a thumbnail of your photo appears, with an option to title it, should you wish to.
3. Click on the thumbnail photo. A larger version will appear and on the right-hand side you'll see four options under "share this photo." Click on the bottom one, marked IMG. You'll see the link button briefly flash yellow and it will say "copied." The link you need has been automatically saved to your clipboard.
4. Return to your forum post. Left click where you want your photo to appear, then right click and paste it in.
5. Congratulations, you've succeeded! Post your awesome, illustrated writings.
Edit - If for any reason it's still proving tricky and you don't want to look an ass on the forum, please feel free to PM me for advice.
1. Upload photo (there's a clearly marked button for this on the Photobucket page.) You can either use the file location option or drag and drop the pic from the desktop (or opened file) straight into the dotted area shown.
2. You'll see a loading bar filling up as the pic's uploaded. When it finishes a thumbnail of your photo appears, with an option to title it, should you wish to.
3. Click on the thumbnail photo. A larger version will appear and on the right-hand side you'll see four options under "share this photo." Click on the bottom one, marked IMG. You'll see the link button briefly flash yellow and it will say "copied." The link you need has been automatically saved to your clipboard.
4. Return to your forum post. Left click where you want your photo to appear, then right click and paste it in.
5. Congratulations, you've succeeded! Post your awesome, illustrated writings.
Edit - If for any reason it's still proving tricky and you don't want to look an ass on the forum, please feel free to PM me for advice.
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sam vimes
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Most unusually for me, especially on a weekend, I got my carcass out of bed early this morning. I'd seen that the weather was due to be rubbish for the next few days, but there was a window preceeding the incoming rain. I knew I was only likely to get a couple of hours, but it allowed me to go out for my Sunday dinner after.
Arrived before eight to a beck with a bit of extra water, colour and a whole lot of leaves. Setting up by the car I was actually asked for my club ticket for the first time in many, many years. It's usually me that does the asking, but this chap didn't recognise me, though I knew who he was, and was probably shocked to find anyone on this bit of water that he usually has to himself. I think he was even more bemused when, in response to a question, I told him I was after grayling. He was genuinely surprised when I told him I'd had twelve last time out.
This time was a fair bit less productive, a fairly nasty wind and the extra water not helping much. However, I did manage four grayling and a nice little wild brownie. The grayling were topped by a rather pleasing fish of 1lb 12oz. Maybe I'll find an elusive 2lb+ fish here after all.
Arrived before eight to a beck with a bit of extra water, colour and a whole lot of leaves. Setting up by the car I was actually asked for my club ticket for the first time in many, many years. It's usually me that does the asking, but this chap didn't recognise me, though I knew who he was, and was probably shocked to find anyone on this bit of water that he usually has to himself. I think he was even more bemused when, in response to a question, I told him I was after grayling. He was genuinely surprised when I told him I'd had twelve last time out.
This time was a fair bit less productive, a fairly nasty wind and the extra water not helping much. However, I did manage four grayling and a nice little wild brownie. The grayling were topped by a rather pleasing fish of 1lb 12oz. Maybe I'll find an elusive 2lb+ fish here after all.
peter crabtree
AKA Simon, 1953 - 2022 (RIP)
I didn't fancy either of the two club matches I could have attended so I watched the Remembrance parade on telly. Around 2:30 I got the urge to wet a line.
I opted for the local supermarket which has a wharf behind it on the canal where the waterborne punters can tie up and shop, a 100yd walk from the car park ..
Light 10 ft rod and centre pin with a small self cocking dibber float with 1 no6 shot a foot from the hook which sunk the dibber so it was just about still afloat.
16 hook with worm or double maggot set just tripping the bottom in 5ft of water just off my rod tip. After trickling in some choppy and loose maggots the bites started. Had around 10 perch, 2 Ruffe and a skimmer. Nothing huge but I know some very big perch have been caught here. After an hour and a half it got too dark so I packed up.
Must put some new batteries in my head torch so I can stay a bit later next time...
I opted for the local supermarket which has a wharf behind it on the canal where the waterborne punters can tie up and shop, a 100yd walk from the car park ..
Light 10 ft rod and centre pin with a small self cocking dibber float with 1 no6 shot a foot from the hook which sunk the dibber so it was just about still afloat.
16 hook with worm or double maggot set just tripping the bottom in 5ft of water just off my rod tip. After trickling in some choppy and loose maggots the bites started. Had around 10 perch, 2 Ruffe and a skimmer. Nothing huge but I know some very big perch have been caught here. After an hour and a half it got too dark so I packed up.
Must put some new batteries in my head torch so I can stay a bit later next time...
maggot_dangler
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Well sorted a few chores out this morning hoping the weather would improve a little , which it did for a while so out to my local Cut a few hundred yards away still blowing a blue huey.
Setup the 8 meter pole to fish the center deep 5 feet deep single orange maggot on a 18 hook and the reasonable sized perch were soon becoming suicidal on the hook along with a few nice rudd & roach .
In the end the wind won the day after about 2.5 hours i gave up fed up with being almost blown over all the time and it started to rain again , it has to be said there are some nice perch and roach starting to come out of that piece of canal .
PG ...
Setup the 8 meter pole to fish the center deep 5 feet deep single orange maggot on a 18 hook and the reasonable sized perch were soon becoming suicidal on the hook along with a few nice rudd & roach .
In the end the wind won the day after about 2.5 hours i gave up fed up with being almost blown over all the time and it started to rain again , it has to be said there are some nice perch and roach starting to come out of that piece of canal .
PG ...
itsfishingnotcatching
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With the rain Saturday and the forecast of more on Sunday I decided the banks of the Severn and Teme were more likely to test my ability to swim rather than fish. Opted for the closest commercial where I could park adjacent to my peg and took the brolley out for the first time since June. A few showers but the wind was a bigger issue, four hours, four bites and one fish. Tried castor, worm, bread, meat and finally some maggots that were well past their sell-by date. A solitary Ide around 1.75lb which fought like a half pound Bream. It was a PB as I've not (knowingly) caught one before and even had to google some images to confirm the species. Memo to self, next time just try the river first or a free stretch of the cut!:wh
After returning from two weeks of spanish sun I was shocked to find it so ridiculously warm and got myself to the river for a short bash at chub. Meat and paste for the hook, a chunky size 4 in the hope of a meaty chevin.
Caught nowt!
Caught nowt!
Neil Maidment
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Explored another stretch of the Frome today, still a bit high and coloured so I wasn't sure it was going to be a worthwhile option to get the gear out. Glad I did!
The first decent fish I hit was a huge grayling that I contrived to lose at the net, not happy! I was still muttering to myself when I struck into another that turned out to be over 2lbs. Very pleased with that but it just confirmed the one I lost was well over that.
A few more of all sizes followed plus the obligatory Seatrout and a few nice dace. A couple more stunning grayling made the day. The best was 2:10 and still a fair bit smaller than the one I lost ?
The first decent fish I hit was a huge grayling that I contrived to lose at the net, not happy! I was still muttering to myself when I struck into another that turned out to be over 2lbs. Very pleased with that but it just confirmed the one I lost was well over that.
A few more of all sizes followed plus the obligatory Seatrout and a few nice dace. A couple more stunning grayling made the day. The best was 2:10 and still a fair bit smaller than the one I lost ?
Ray Roberts
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Nice fish Neil.Explored another stretch of the Frome today, still a bit high and coloured so I wasn't sure it was going to be a worthwhile option to get the gear out. Glad I did!
The first decent fish I hit was a huge grayling that I contrived to lose at the net, not happy! I was still muttering to myself when I struck into another that turned out to be over 2lbs. Very pleased with that but it just confirmed the one I lost was well over that.
A few more of all sizes followed plus the obligatory Seatrout and a few nice dace. A couple more stunning grayling made the day. The best was 2:10 and still a fair bit smaller than the one I lost ?
chub_on_the_block
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So nice to see a Ruffe in Simon's post - i had almost forgotten what they look like (and they have pretty mauve eyes when kept in an aquarium). And a cracking Grayling from Neil. What i would give for one of those..
edsurf
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Explored another stretch of the Frome today, still a bit high and coloured so I wasn't sure it was going to be a worthwhile option to get the gear out. Glad I did!
The first decent fish I hit was a huge grayling that I contrived to lose at the net, not happy! I was still muttering to myself when I struck into another that turned out to be over 2lbs. Very pleased with that but it just confirmed the one I lost was well over that.
A few more of all sizes followed plus the obligatory Seatrout and a few nice dace. A couple more stunning grayling made the day. The best was 2:10 and still a fair bit smaller than the one I lost ?
Thats a nice Grayling Neil
sam vimes
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Back to the beck for another go. I ended up with twenty grayling, five trout and one chublet. The chublet came as a bit of a surprise, I've never seen anything but grayling, trout and bullheads at this location. I wonder if the EA have been playing stock the tributaries again.
The positives of the day.
Retrieval of a hook I lost the other day. Hooked and bumped a fish only to find two hooks and hookbaits come back to me.
I had another grayling at 1lb 10oz.
The little chublet
Negatives of the day.
Losing what I suspect must have been a tourist. It went absolutely ballistic and launched itself into some nettles on the far bank. It was all a bit too much for a 2lb hooklength. Happily, the fish managed to plop itself back into the water.
I had what I suspect was the same 1lb 10oz grayling three times. If I'm lucky it was two different fish, but I definitely had the same daft fish twice.
The positives of the day.
Retrieval of a hook I lost the other day. Hooked and bumped a fish only to find two hooks and hookbaits come back to me.
I had another grayling at 1lb 10oz.
The little chublet
Negatives of the day.
Losing what I suspect must have been a tourist. It went absolutely ballistic and launched itself into some nettles on the far bank. It was all a bit too much for a 2lb hooklength. Happily, the fish managed to plop itself back into the water.
I had what I suspect was the same 1lb 10oz grayling three times. If I'm lucky it was two different fish, but I definitely had the same daft fish twice.
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Well, if memory serves last year your resident mugfish came in at 1lb 3oz so that's a decent improvement.