Richard Farrow
Senior Member
Tomorrow ( Sun ) I am looking to fish a small local river. I know it contains Roach and Dace, and possibly Chub and Bream, the latter two are certainly present further down stream. I have not actually visited the stretch I will be fishing as it is privately owned by friends and have to date not taken advantage of the facility to fish it.
It will be about 5-7 yds wideand probably between 3 to 6 feet deep. It flows quite slowlythrough flat water meadows and is currently running very clear. The stretch I will be fishing sees v little fishing activity.
Can anyone please give me some advice as to the best approach as I have done very very little river fishing. eg stick float and if so what sort, waggler or light leger approach. I have maggots 1 1/2 pints mixed and will take some bread.
We have had no rain for a week and the temp for the last week has been between plus 3 -4 C and down to -4 or 5 on a daily basis. Below freezing or close to it every night and cold during the day.
It will be about 5-7 yds wideand probably between 3 to 6 feet deep. It flows quite slowlythrough flat water meadows and is currently running very clear. The stretch I will be fishing sees v little fishing activity.
Can anyone please give me some advice as to the best approach as I have done very very little river fishing. eg stick float and if so what sort, waggler or light leger approach. I have maggots 1 1/2 pints mixed and will take some bread.
We have had no rain for a week and the temp for the last week has been between plus 3 -4 C and down to -4 or 5 on a daily basis. Below freezing or close to it every night and cold during the day.