I spent a long time after roach from my local cut. Too long chaseing shaddows, I wanted a two pounder, but it had to be from the Bridgewater, I could have increased my chances by going to one of these stock ponds, but I don't want one that has been put there for me.
Nowadays it has to be chub,why? The chances are that it has bred and grown in the river all it's life. Which goes with the natural surroundings, depending on which river, it can be easy or hard but allways enjoyable. Also there are many ways of fishing for them,and somehow it feels closer to nature.
Being the two faced git that I am, when the river season closes, I will be targetting a still water with seven pounders in it.Size isn't that important to me but they are still a nice fish to catch.