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Very good Conrad,brigthened up a dismal day!
At least when I get a fish on the hook doesnt pull out!!
Want to share tactics?
By the way what is a tentative bite?
Ken.
Mike,
I witnessed the same thing on The Derwent on the first day of the season.
Again a pile of Chub scales big ones at that and no sign of a carcase.
Could it be possible that a bird... Heron? Kite? gulls take off with the carcase and leave the scales behind.
Ken.
Robin,
Is the introduction of this species an opportunity for you to wallow in the glory of past achievements by any chance.
Who is the current Tommy king ?
Ken
Started really well on the opening day with a mixed 20lb plus bag on stick and Caster with a 40 year old center pin 20 year old rod and a lost Barbel.
Going well in July two Barbel in two chucks from the river Derwent:),later that month a 9lb 14oz beauty(tempted to fiddle the weight but I would...
Two rods
In one of Fred J Taylors excellent books he makes the following statement.
''If the fish are feeding my boy two rods are to many.And if they are not feeding one is to bloody many''
One rod ''fished'' correctly is often better than two which have your divided attention.
However on my...
Hi Andy and the team.
Thanks for the invite,and thanks for providing the opportunity to share knowledge with like minded people.
Good luck and tight lines to all.
Ken
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