New to England Season explanation

GertR · Mar 13, 2009

Morning to all.

I just arrived in England and are staying in Great Missenden.

Could someone please explain to me how thisclose season works please.

Meaning what placescan be fished and whick not.

Any info would be appreciated.

GertR · Mar 13, 2009

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Mr Cholmondeley-Corker (PaSC) · Mar 13, 2009

Generally we have a close season ON RIVERS from 15th March until 16th June.

This may apply to some still waters and stetches of canals.

For more information take a look at the Environment Agency Website

You will also need a rod license - information on this is on the EA website too.

Hope that helps Gert.

Red Army · Mar 13, 2009

GertR if you're looking for venues to fish around Great Missenden, let me know, there are plenty that don't have a closed season and are available either on club books, day tickets or even free (except for the rod licence). Then there are few "commercials" as well in the area.

GertR · Mar 13, 2009

Thanks Matt really appreciated and Red Army i sended you an email thanks.

The post office are right next to me so will pop in there for a licence thanx.

Barry Edney · Mar 13, 2009

Rod licences are valid from 1st April until 31st March so if you plan on fishing before the 1st you may be better off getting a licence just for the day you go fishing. After the 1st, get a yearly licence.

Just to clarify what Matt said about close season on rivers..... the close season is from 15th March to 15th June. NO FISHING on those days. Rivers open again on the 16th.

However, I seem to remember from years ago that Yorkshire rivers and Devon and Cornwall opened earlier than the rest of the country. Something like the 1st June. Not sure if its still the same now though.

GertR · Mar 13, 2009

Barry i puchased a licence now on the internet starting from the 1st of April.

Seeing that i still need to go and buy some new equipment so it gives me time to look around and buy some decent stuff.

Do any of you know where i would be able to get Greys rods at a good price and would you recomend these rods or is there something else you think is worh a look at.

GertR · Mar 13, 2009

I'd rather start of slowly and buy decent equipment so price will not be a problem.

Like is said would rather start off fishing one rod and saving for another than to buy cheap stuff and then have to rebuy at a later stage.

My PB is 38 Lbs and i would be mainly fishing for carp and maybe some pike.

Need to get a 40 now.

Red Army · Mar 13, 2009

Gert I PMed back and your last post clarifies my question about the fish you're after.

Now if you need a decent tackle shop to buy what you need in the area (well ok that's about 30 miles away from GM but well worth the visit) and get proper advice then pay J&K tackle in Bicester a visit http://www.jktackle.co.uk/

GertR · Mar 13, 2009

Thanks for all the info Red Army.

Got the PM

Its helping me allot now and i will go and check out that shop tomorrow then.

Thanks.

Ray Daywalker Clarke · Mar 13, 2009

GertR,

Fill out you profile so people know where you are, and turn on your massage tag.

send me a message, I might be able to help you out with some good tackle.

GertR · Mar 13, 2009

OK done

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