This is an old, well established, pretty fishery with a reputation for good sport. I had not fished the lake for a number of years but was impressed when I last fished it, in a N.A.S.A. London Region fish-in for Cancer Research that raised over £6000.
Recently I described the start of my amazing South African adventure, offshore from the Cape of Good Hope. Now, refreshed with Cape wines, a glorious meal, and a luxurious overnight stay at the new Court Classique hotel, we headed east across the Southern Cape.
So what does that tell you? Simply that they have moved inshore to the feed-rich sandbanks to feed up and build their strength up for their Summer-long sojourn in the sunshine. If there is a ‘duffers fortnight’ in sea fishing, this is it. Sometimes catches of a hundred fish a boat are not unusual on…
Trophy Room for Alan Tomkins Specie: chub Weight: 6lbs 6oz Location: KennetA couple of winters ago I had some great bags of barbel & chub from the Kennet. It was nearing the end of the season, and though I fancied fishing midweek, I wasn’t really bothered about catching more barbel. I did however fancy my…
You might remember I set myself some targets for the winter – perhaps to catch a 1lb dace, and certainly some more 2lb roach. So far I’ve nudged up my personal best in both species with a 14oz dace, and a 2.1 roach. The Oxford river doesn’t seem to hold many two-pounders – going by…
River Ribble despite the rain and sometimes coloured water some good fish are being caught sea and brown trout this month is the last for both species the season ends on September 30th Balderston area producing good chub catches, three roach averaging about 12 ounces caught on float fished gentles, is this a sign of…
Salt water rod rings go rusty!! It is a simple fact of life, all you can do is slow the rusting process till one day you either dump the rod or stump up fifty pounds for a custom rod builder to re-ring the rod for you.Modern roller ring frames are made from plated brass or,…