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Showing posts with label Roach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Roach. Show all posts
Saturday, 4 November 2023

Specimen roach quest

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I had never managed a really big roach. Like many, I had caught some nice ones over the years but a 2 pounder had never graced my net albeit...
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Sunday, 25 March 2018

An afternoon down the canal

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What a contrast to seven days ago. This time last week the UK was gripped by sub-zero temperatures and a covering of snow. Today was a glori...
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Friday, 1 September 2017

Tales from the lower Severn

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Having found a consistent supply of barbel this summer, I was keen to try and up the average size. Therefore, a trip to the lower Severn was...
Monday, 5 September 2016

The rough with the smooth

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I ventured to the lower Severn on Saturday evening. I was in no rush to cast a line as most bites have been coming late on. I eventually set...
Monday, 22 February 2016

Back for Perch

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I can't deny it's been a tough few weeks. A couple of river blanks and some failed perch expeditions meant it had been a lean month ...
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Wednesday, 23 December 2015

In search of specimen perch

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The best carp was around 4lb After blanking on a perfect looking Warwickshire Avon at the weekend, a change of plan was the order of the...
Wednesday, 27 May 2015

A trip to the canal

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My location for a few hours With a week off work, I was determined to fit in a fishing trip. Apart from a failed tench mission a few wee...
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Wednesday, 23 April 2014

Tench campaign underway

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Today saw my first proper fishing session since the end of the river season. It's been a busy few weeks for me and to be honest the brea...
Tuesday, 4 March 2014

Season's end and a few fish

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It's been a while since I last posted. A combination of poor river conditions and a hectic few weeks have limited my time. With the end ...
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Monday, 2 September 2013

On the bank at last

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Where has August gone? It seems ages since I last blogged and it's been a tricky month. Fishing has been tough for most over the past fe...
Friday, 12 April 2013

Taking the biscuit

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Friday saw me set foot on the bank for the first time since the river season closed. I have to be honest when I say I needed the break fol...
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Thursday, 1 November 2012

A change of scenery

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I’d been lining Thursday up for a fishing trip all week but I was facing a dilemma with where to go and what to target. The Warwickshire A...
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