Having observed crucians in clear water, I believe that this is due to the way they sometimes take the bait. In clear water I could see the crucians come up to the bait and take it without moving off. They appeared to stop to eat the bait on the spot. Obviously this would give very…

Seriously, where we have had these problems to a great extent is at Willow Waters, Pocklington near York. The main lake on this venue is a hundred year old flooded clay pit with depths of up to twenty plus feet. In front of the owners, Tim and Denise Slights, house on the water is a…

I have used this pattern for still water and river trouting. However on rivers I appear to get more success with smaller leaded versions particularly on fast flowing streams under colder water conditions. Materials Hooks: Standard shank sizes 14 to 8. However some anglers do tie this pattern on long shank hooks normally size 10…

There are two versions of the Butcher. The original form which used to be called “Moon’s Fly” is now called the “Butcher” whilst the equally good red bearded version is called the “Bloody Butcher”. Materials Hooks: down eye size 14 to size 8. The largest size is used mainly for sea trout or lure fishing…

Directions: From Camberley on the Surrey/Hampshire borders take the A30 towards Basingstoke. Turn off on the B3272 towards Reading go straight on at the first round about and turn right down the Sandhurst Road opposite the “Royal Oak” public house. The fishery is clearly sign posted on your right hand side.Ticket Details: This is part…

Articles by Bill Rushmer Bill Rushmer Bill is a chartered Chemist and retired teacher who is still fighting to keep the lid off his coffin. Remains as barmy about his fishing as he was over forty years ago – and is still loving it. Married to Virginia who is just as crazy about her fishing….

Address: Jacklands Fish Farm Jacklands Bridge Clevedon RoadNailsea Nr BristolBS21 6SGPhone: 01275 810697Directions: From Nailsea take the B3130 towards Clevedon passing the fire station on your right. At the bottom of the hill you will see the fishery on your right. If you pass the sign for Tickenham you have gone too far. The fishery…

Address: Kilnsey Park Kilnsey near Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5PS Phone number:O1756 752150Directions: Make for Grassington on the Yorkshire Dales and take the B6160 towards Kettlewell. The park is approximately half way between Grassington and Kettlewell on your left hand side.Fishery: Two clear lakes of over an acre each, set in spectacular scenery. The water…

Articles by Bill Rushmer Bill Rushmer Bill is a chartered Chemist and retired teacher who is still fighting to keep the lid off his coffin. Remains as barmy about his fishing as he was over forty years ago – and is still loving it. Married to Virginia who is just as crazy about her fishing….

True to form, we parked the car literally next to the river in the local pay and display car park and had to have a look to see what could be seen in the river – if anything! To our great joy we soon spotted a few grey mullet swimming close in and made a…