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Showing posts with label Stillwater. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stillwater. 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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Wednesday, 1 May 2019

Tench - Heaven 17

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If you're here because of the 80s synth band, Heaven 17 then you're going to be disappointed. However, if you enjoy tench then read ...
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Sunday, 14 April 2019

Perch bring spring action

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With almost a month passing since the close of the river season I was beginning to get a few withdrawal symptoms. With the weather still coo...
Monday, 12 November 2018

Autumn Perch and Chub

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The end of October coincided with high pressure meaning cold nights and bright days. Despite having the week off, I still ended up having to...
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Thursday, 1 June 2017

Carp off the top

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This spring has seen a distinct lack of fishing trips but the recent sunny weather afforded me the opportunity to fish for carp using my fav...
Friday, 1 April 2016

More perch success and a fisherman's tale

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With my tench campaign just around the corner I am close to concluding my perch chapter for the season. So a second visit to the stillwater ...
Sunday, 20 March 2016

Perch: Two personal bests

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There's never been a better time to catch big perch, After years of neglect, autumn saw me have my first real go culminating in Severn 2...
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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...
Thursday, 10 December 2015

Perch: A new PB

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After promising myself a good crack at big perch for some time, I have finally got round to dedicating some time to them. In October, I caug...
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Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Carp: So near yet so far

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Another sunny spell saw me again seeking surface feeding carp. I attempted to set myself a challenge. After four fish around 6-7lb last week...
Friday, 10 April 2015

Carp: Off the top

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Warm weather equals surface baits After the river season closed a few weeks ago, I decided to take a break from fishing. I think I neede...
Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Fishing at last

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The lack of activity on this site is indicative of how hectic the last few weeks have been. I won't bore you with the details but last w...
Tuesday, 21 January 2014

In search of perch

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Sunday was a fine day. Bright and sunny weather meant it was rather pleasant at times although the conditions were not textbook as far as my...
Tuesday, 4 June 2013

The next generation and a new personal best carp

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A proud nephew The start of the week saw me take my nephew you out for a few hours fishing on the Birmingham-Worcs Canal. I set him up ...
Tuesday, 7 May 2013

First tench session of the year

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With the warmer weather finally here I thought it was time to tackle a tench or two. My choice of venue was a pool reputed to be hard goin...
Thursday, 25 April 2013

Surface Carp Fishing

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Although I love my river fishing, the close season does force me to vary my tactics and species. With cooler weather promised I took advan...
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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