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Winter Canal Fishing Tips

editor — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 19:05:59 +0000

Catfish Wherever there are dodgy anglers, maverick species can crop up. And with the catfish we find here, the wels, being an adaptable, long-lived and highly predatory species, the potential is there for the odd monster in years to come. Whether or not this is a good thing is open to debate. Those responsible rarely seem to appreciate the effect an invasive species can have on an ecosystem, and while Britain might be rather cool for these fish to spawn, global warming could see a rise in catfish populations, which would have a direct effect on our native predators such

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Winter Canal Fishing

editor — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 18:46:22 +0000

Silver Bream Often misidentified as skimmers (small common bream), the silver bream is marked by its smaller size, dark fins and comparatively large eye. They are only present in some canals, but probably more widespread than popularly thought. They are present in parts of the Grand Union for example, but for sheer numbers the best water that I know of is the Taunton to Bridgwater Canal. Pretty fish they are too. Silver bream respond well to small baits and little and often feeding. I’ve taken them on maggots and even wet flies, but given reasonable water clarity, perhaps the best

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Canal Fishing Guide

editor — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:35:16 +0000

Depth Tip Always plumb the depth with great care for roach. A good starting point is a bait just about touching the bottom – but there is a world of difference between ‘about right’ and absolutely spot-on. The list of baits and methods that catch roach is a long one, but the key to all successful roach fishing is feeding the swim intelligently. canal fishing tips beginners Little and often is the golden rule if you hope to keep the interest of a shoal. In the warmer months especially, an enjoyable way to fish is to build the swim in

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