fishplate42
Well-known member
Back in 2009 the EA introduced thousands of fish into the River Pool. A short while later an illegal dumping of something toxic into the river killed all the fish. There were hundreds, if not thousands of fish floating dead on the river.
Today, seven or eight years later, the river is alive with fish. Perch, and chublets were in good supply as well as what looked like small roach.
I have identified several swims that would be good spots to fish from. I can find nothing that says I can't fish there, but on the other hand there is nothing to say I can. I plan to just go and fish it and if anyone (official) says I can't I will just apologise and pack up.
The river is very shallow. 10-12 inches at the most, with the odd deep hole at 15 inches! It has a steady flow which is quiet fast where it is narrowed by boulders or banks of vegetation. Access is good in most places.
For convenience I was thinking of using punched bread as hook-bait.(?) But what gear should I use? I have a nice 3m whip that would be convenient or should I use a small rod and line?
What about the rig, what type of float? I was thinking about using light line and small hooks - Size 20?
I have never fished a river, large or small, before. Any help would be gratefully received.
Ralph.
Today, seven or eight years later, the river is alive with fish. Perch, and chublets were in good supply as well as what looked like small roach.
I have identified several swims that would be good spots to fish from. I can find nothing that says I can't fish there, but on the other hand there is nothing to say I can. I plan to just go and fish it and if anyone (official) says I can't I will just apologise and pack up.
The river is very shallow. 10-12 inches at the most, with the odd deep hole at 15 inches! It has a steady flow which is quiet fast where it is narrowed by boulders or banks of vegetation. Access is good in most places.
For convenience I was thinking of using punched bread as hook-bait.(?) But what gear should I use? I have a nice 3m whip that would be convenient or should I use a small rod and line?
What about the rig, what type of float? I was thinking about using light line and small hooks - Size 20?
I have never fished a river, large or small, before. Any help would be gratefully received.
Ralph.