Yes the sections on tidal are good but they fish better into darkness and through the night a lot of the times and it’s a two year wait for a night ticket
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Neil Smart
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Well if it's Barbel you want and they are a rarity I can see your point. I would happily pay that and more for a ticket on the Trent that have a Barbel or two. But it seems even the mighty Trent is now patchy.
Simon Archer
Senior Member & Supporter
There is Barbel there, Neil. Not many and I just can't catch them. So for me, its money better spent elsewhere. Further downstream. 
I tried, but it didn't come off. Hey ho.
I tried, but it didn't come off. Hey ho.
Neil Smart
Senior Member
It's probably a good thing to have a change of venue Simon to fire up the enthusiasm. Do the Barbel congregate to the upper reaches for spawning early season as they do on the Severn ?There is Barbel there, Neil. Not many and I just can't catch them. So for me, its money better spent elsewhere. Further downstream.
I tried, but it didn't come off. Hey ho.
John Care
Senior Member
The Upper never holds enough barbel to constitute what you'd call a congregation Neil. I've fished it, and can confirm it's rock hard up there, certainly the hardest venue I've fished. Think ten times harder than the Lower Sev on a bad day.
Simon Archer
Senior Member & Supporter
I've never seen Barbel spawning on the sections I fish, Neil. There aren't many area's suitable for it TBH, odd bits, but not many. We aren't allowed to be on the bank during the close season either (the club change the locks, allegedly) So no fish spotting or baiting up.
I'll miss it when I'm done. It's a lovely bit of the river to be sat beside, and so handy for me being only 30 minutes away. But with there being very few Barbel, the cost of the ticket, the club's apparent apathy towards their river sections, it's time for me to move on at the end of the year.
Neil Smart
Senior Member
Blimey John that's a tough gig.
Neil Smart
Senior Member
What I do is set my sights on Chub mainly now and any Barbel is a bonus such is the nature of the Warks Avon. I also enjoy other species and roach and just lately perch are great sport , but the never ending flooded rivers have been the problem for me.
Mark Harridence
Senior Member & Supporter
The Upper Trent is a very different beast to the Middle or Tidal River. I admire anyone who has the tenacity and resolve to continue to persevere with it, but it wasn't for me. I dropped my BMAA ticker a few years ago with the demise of the Dove.
Newark Piscatorials is a good option with the water they've got, as is Nottingham Anglers Association, both reasonably priced. The Worksop and District card is good value at £30, they have water at Winthorpe that runs all the way down through Holme Marsh to just above Cromwell weir. Plus a stretch on the Tidal at Normanton. No night fishing though
Newark Piscatorials is a good option with the water they've got, as is Nottingham Anglers Association, both reasonably priced. The Worksop and District card is good value at £30, they have water at Winthorpe that runs all the way down through Holme Marsh to just above Cromwell weir. Plus a stretch on the Tidal at Normanton. No night fishing though
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That's me done then. Didn't really fish anywhere else.
Ian Murfin
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Jeez, it was hard enough to justify a ticket as it was. I was going to renew but I'm doubtful now.
Kevin Earley
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That's me done then. Didn't really fish anywhere else.
Simon Archer
Senior Member & Supporter
Yeah, I think so Kev. It'll mean more travelling, but it's got to be done.
Simon Archer
Senior Member & Supporter
My ticket runs out in late June, I was going to re join until the new renewal date of January, then give it best. Now Cuttlebrook has gone, I'm not sure. I'm thinking I may go back to the Dove for the six months. Cuttlebrook was so handy for a early night session with it being 25 minutes away and the Dove is twice as far, but I know it.
Tom Mycroft
Senior Member & Supporter
Simon, there’s also the Willington section of the Trent which is not too far from the Cuttle brook section.
Simon Archer
Senior Member & Supporter
Yes, I'll probably end up there. Fished it a few times, mainly near the second gate swims. No Barbel, but some Chub. It is nice to have the wind at your back there rather than in your face at Cuttlebrook.
Milton is awkward to get to from home, as is Walton and Catton. I just wanted somewhere localish I can get to after work for a few hours for this season. Cuttlebrook was ideal for that, albeit rock hard.
Don't suppose I should be that down hearted as I wasn't going to re join until they altered the joining date.
Milton is awkward to get to from home, as is Walton and Catton. I just wanted somewhere localish I can get to after work for a few hours for this season. Cuttlebrook was ideal for that, albeit rock hard.
Don't suppose I should be that down hearted as I wasn't going to re join until they altered the joining date.
Richard Parsons
Senior Member
Yes, I find it a little awkward from Manchester. Still, it's a lovely stretch.
Only fished Cuttlebrook half a dozen times in the ten years I've had a BMAA card, so it won't make any difference to my thoughts on staying or leaving the club.
Might see you on the Dove next season, Simon.
Simon Archer
Senior Member & Supporter
LOL.
Do you come down the M6 - A50 - Willington - Repton - Milton, Richard ??
Whenever I've been to Milton, I've always come from the Foremark - Ticknall way. Very narrow roads that need maximum concentration late at night.
Cuttlebrook for me is M1 - A50 J3 and I'm there. I just carry on along the A50 for the Dove. Easy driving.
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Alex Fowers
Senior Member & Supporter
Itl be interesting to see where the potential new section is theyv got lined up.
Joe Winstanley
Senior Member & Supporter
I never enjoyed that track at Milton, as you come through the 3rd gate into the scrubby stretch...very close to the river and after a heavy downpour one night I felt the car slide a little...and that was in a 4x4.