dezza
Well-known member
I have the larger rivers in mind like the Trent which at times sees enormous barges passing along it's course.
After many years of fishing the Trent I have come to the conclusion that boats do not scare fish at all. In fact there are times when boats attract fish. Certain species such as chub and perch love to lay under boats and I have had experiences in the past where tench will head for your boat just after it has been moored.
I certainly believe that even on a large river like the Trent, a conspicuous angler will scare far more fish than a boat passing by.
But what do you think?
After many years of fishing the Trent I have come to the conclusion that boats do not scare fish at all. In fact there are times when boats attract fish. Certain species such as chub and perch love to lay under boats and I have had experiences in the past where tench will head for your boat just after it has been moored.
I certainly believe that even on a large river like the Trent, a conspicuous angler will scare far more fish than a boat passing by.
But what do you think?