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| This heron summed up the last few weeks |
Today was to be my final attempt before Christmas. I had my heart set on Perch although the river conditions were not favourable. The Severn was out the question with it being bank high and coloured. The Warks Avon had fallen to around normal level for this time of year and the colour was dropping out too. These conditions would give me a chance but I hadn't factored in the blustery conditions that met me at the river. It almost immediately ruled out my preferred float tactics meaning I had to opt for a maggot feeder approach. However, this wasn't straightforward as the wind played havoc with the quivertip. The first cast saw three maggots on a size 14 hook cast towards a large fallen tree. I hoped it might provide cover for a prowling Perch or Chub but the only movements on the rod were prompted by the gusts. On retrieving my second cast I noticed what I thought was a leaf on the hook. On closer inspection it was a fish albeit small and I suspected a minnow. However, once on the bank I was surprised to see a Bullhead hooked fair and square. It was a first for me having never caught one on rod and line before so it was an unusual way to start proceedings.
