KarltheUKFisherman
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So before I plan my next outing to the vast expand that is the river Trent a few questions.
Are any folks here knowledgeable in the Colwick side of the Trent? I'd love to hear what and where people have had luck. I'm personally planning my next trip to be where the Nottingham Canals meet the Trent, Ladybay side. I've seen some big pike catches a little further up onto the canal from this point so thinking the pike also venture down for the bream etc.
I have quite a few lures but I feel like I'm not working them correctly so I thought if I explain what I've tried maybe someone can point out where I'm possibly going wrong. For my shads I alternate between slow, fast and pauses to make it look realistic, Not tried the suicide duck yet but any feedback on how to work it would be fantasic! Topwater frogs and little bug I'm "iffy" on...I cast out and let the hit settle then either do quick pulls to simulate it swimming or a slow, steady retrieval.
My last fishing excursion I tried out some lamprey oil too, dipped the shads about a quarter into it and cast out then redid the dip when the smell vanished. Is there a different way I should be using the oil or am I doing it right?
Sorry for the MASSIVE first ever post but I'm a totally rank 1 amateur to lures and preds so any feedback is very much appreciated!
Are any folks here knowledgeable in the Colwick side of the Trent? I'd love to hear what and where people have had luck. I'm personally planning my next trip to be where the Nottingham Canals meet the Trent, Ladybay side. I've seen some big pike catches a little further up onto the canal from this point so thinking the pike also venture down for the bream etc.
I have quite a few lures but I feel like I'm not working them correctly so I thought if I explain what I've tried maybe someone can point out where I'm possibly going wrong. For my shads I alternate between slow, fast and pauses to make it look realistic, Not tried the suicide duck yet but any feedback on how to work it would be fantasic! Topwater frogs and little bug I'm "iffy" on...I cast out and let the hit settle then either do quick pulls to simulate it swimming or a slow, steady retrieval.
My last fishing excursion I tried out some lamprey oil too, dipped the shads about a quarter into it and cast out then redid the dip when the smell vanished. Is there a different way I should be using the oil or am I doing it right?
Sorry for the MASSIVE first ever post but I'm a totally rank 1 amateur to lures and preds so any feedback is very much appreciated!