JDog Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 Hooray, the temperature today rose above 10 degrees for the first time in over two weeks. Sadly it didn't turn the pigeons on so I went fishing. It was a last minute decision so I only had sweetcorn and four slices of white bread pinched from the bread bin. There was a decent wind blowing along the bank I chose to fish from so my chosen method to start with was floated bread crust fished within 1m of the bank in amongst the rushes. This was successful and in an hour I landed five carp from 4 lbs to 8 lbs until I ran out of bread. Then I changed tactics and fished a single piece of sweetcorn on a small hook and was rewarded with some roach in pristine condition. I never saw another person in the two hours I was there. Marvellous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 Sounds a top day. Lovely weather here too and what a difference it makes to the wildlife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 a single piece of sweetcorn always doe's the trick, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 That's a great start to your new hobby, but keep an eye out for pigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 Nice one. My go to bait is sweetcorn and always have a few tins in. Took the grandson fishing when he was with me last week but it was only the maggots that produced results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm in a teacup Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 16 minutes ago, Dave at kelton said: Nice one. My go to bait is sweetcorn and always have a few tins in. Took the grandson fishing when he was with me last week but it was only the maggots that produced results. Were they caught in Dumfries and Galloway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, JDog said: Hooray, the temperature today rose above 10 degrees for the first time in over two weeks. Sadly it didn't turn the pigeons on so I went fishing. It was a last minute decision so I only had sweetcorn and four slices of white bread pinched from the bread bin. There was a decent wind blowing along the bank I chose to fish from so my chosen method to start with was floated bread crust fished within 1m of the bank in amongst the rushes. This was successful and in an hour I landed five carp from 4 lbs to 8 lbs until I ran out of bread. Then I changed tactics and fished a single piece of sweetcorn on a small hook and was rewarded with some roach in pristine condition. I never saw another person in the two hours I was there. Marvellous. Looks fantastic with a lot of really good quality fish.. I spent most of my childhood beside the river or pond but seldom/never caught carp of that quality..something else to see that floating crust being sucked in, Was one of my favourite methods for chub in the river... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 Tinca time next few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 2 hours ago, storm in a teacup said: Were they caught in Dumfries and Galloway? Yes Broom fisheries near Annan. Great fishery with choice of ponds and catch and release all species Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 hello, nice post JD 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm in a teacup Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 10 hours ago, Dave at kelton said: Yes Broom fisheries near Annan. Great fishery with choice of ponds and catch and release all species Cheers, I've not been to broom for years and it's only a couple of miles from my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 33 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, nice post JD 👍 hello JD, reference your post on other hobbies have you thought about metal detecting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 JDog nice pool and fish. Fishing allows you to be at one with nature and the countryside. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted April 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 21 hours ago, washerboy said: Tinca time next few weeks I think you could be right Washerboy. I caught these two little Tinkers this afternoon at a different venue on caster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 A well known match venue in North Lincolnshire was renowned for its big tench. 6lb fish could be had on the float, fishing among reed and lilly pad lined pegs. Sadly it was bought and turned into a fancy match lake and the ponds are know known for large weights of carp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 20 minutes ago, washerboy said: A well known match venue in North Lincolnshire was renowned for its big tench. 6lb fish could be had on the float, fishing among reed and lilly pad lined pegs. Sadly it was bought and turned into a fancy match lake and the ponds are know known for large weights of carp. you can keep your large weights of carp , give me a day on the tench anyday, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 18, 2019 Report Share Posted April 18, 2019 I haven't fish that pond in twenty years because of it being filled with carp. Not many silver fish ponds about that don't stock carp. I canal or river fish for tench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted April 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2019 Still no pigeons. A decent bream just about made amends this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 19, 2019 Report Share Posted April 19, 2019 got very good bream here in cantley.....like dustbin lids boy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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