This time of year is always regarded as the start of the predator season, but it’s a little different because the weather has been so mild. With temperatures as high as 25C at the end of October, I would imagine the pike and perch have been a
After all the time I'd had off in the spring to chase moody tench around, I’ve had to catch up with some work lately so my fishing has been a bit limited. However, a few of the local members of The Tenchfishers had organised a day’s fishing for
Learning new things and visiting different venues are the main themes of this post but I should start at the beginning – going back to Bawburgh Lakes, after the carp again.I had the opportunity to do a two-night session at the weekend, which began
It has been a while since I put the tench rods away. What a tough season it was on Bawburgh Lakes. Between the end of March and early July I did about 650hrs, mainly behind 3 rods, but occasionally getting the float rod out instead. I was a bit
I start my latest blog with something I touched on last time. A few weeks ago, I helped rekindle the fishing bug with Gareth and Tim who I work with. It started off with me giving them a few bits of terminal tackle and other unwanted gear. But I
After a successful end to my spring tench campaign, I came into the summer with little in mind on the fishing front apart from a couple of trips to Lincolnshire in pursuit of one of the shark species native to the UK - the smooth-hound.As it was
My original plan was to meet up with my friend, and fellow Korum Consultant, Ed Matthews for a trip to the fens where we’d do some Rudd fishing. However, due to a drop in temperature and lots of rain in the weather forecast, I decided rudd fishing
A great group of lads and I had planned a trip to Sywell Reservoir next weekend and I didn’t waste any time preparing. As the week progressed, my mind continued to return to Bawburgh Lake and the tench within. I had been in regular contact with my
With the warmer weather now in full swing, it was my hope that the tench would be a little more cooperative on the feeding front. During my recent session at Bawburgh lake, I fished in a swim where I’ve previously had lot of success. Roughly a year
How moody do these tench want to be this year?I have just got back from a week long session and it was a real struggle trying to find some feeding fish. Looking back on the week, it was quite a rewarding time but there was a lot of moving around