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Back in Essex so decided to give the tench a go given the mild weather the last few days, well Im pleased I did as I had 3 and pulled out of one all on the maggot heli rig.
Garry, there is definitely less streamer weed than years ago but your quote .. but the lack of flow and floating green scum is horrible. .. when did you last fish the Wye ? Ive never seen it like that and its still full of fish, especially chub.
here you go Richard - https://thetackletavern.co.uk/product/preston-supera-x-power-float-rods/?attribute_type=14ft&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACLTViSFr4k5tM0hNTfOYmXC8-aub&gclid=Cj0KCQiA19e8BhCVARIsALpFMgEo6oc2k68LGPfu3-S-olyxb8XFDEiXM8tr7ZPEb5s2qNEQd202wb8aAtRQEALw_wcB
yes I agree the Thames is a much harder venue but I think it still applies if there are fish in the general area you are fishing, obviously you can't catch what isn't there.
Whilst I don't doubt that the information you can find is useful, especially in certain conditions, don't forget feeding fish will search for food and find your bait ! Trefor West used to say the definition of a barbel swim was the one he had his bait in.
I'm sure you have seen it before but there is a great picture of Keith Speer with a large float fished caught Ivel fish in the snow, Im sure someone can repost it.
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