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So where is everyone going on the glorious 16th?

Bristol Avon for me, going to try and catch my first Barbel for over 10 years. Ive only fished for them once in that time though!
Don't hold your breath...
 
Won't be out until around the 22nd this year, switched my usual month off work mid-June/mid-July to August/September for the next couple of years, my records show that they have been far more productive months for me.
 
Graham Shaw said:
The Wye in Hereford could just be train & walk, if I'm not fishing too far out of town. Train Leeds to Hereford is less than 4 hours, and the walk to the river isn't far, so so you won't be fishing any sooner if you drive. Then buses from Hereford took me to plenty of other spots down the river last year.
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Graham make sure you check the Herefordshire bus updates there have been a lot of cuts in the last year with early buses being removed etc etc...https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/info/200187/public_transport/154/bus_travel
 
I'll be on the Dove, too, from midnight. If anyone fancies joining me on the Burton stretch just holler. It'll be the first time I've fished the 16 for a few years, thus the anticipation is truly mouth-watering. I'm currently losing sleep over which area to fish! :)
 
Im planning on finishing work on the 16th and heading to the bristol Avon for the night through to the 17th and potentaly onto the 18th if its nice and the fish are about..
 
Doing a midnight start this year for the first time in about 10 years, mind you I'm working on Thursday so will probably fall asleep by ten past...
 
Mark Mole said:
Me too Graham,but will target mud pigs in the Wavon first couple of weeks,then maybe lower Severn for barbs once the mad rush is over.
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Plenty of those in there Mark, had one myself end of last season.

It's the Severn for me to start, I'll probably split my time this season between Lower Severn and WA.
 
John Care said:
Plenty of those in there Mark, had one myself end of last season.

It's the Severn for me to start, I'll probably split my time this season between Lower Severn and WA.
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Yes John plenty carp in the river,caught a few over the years,particularly early season before they wise up.I think I will leave the barbel alone on the Wavon this season,the numbers of big fish have dwindled significantly on many stretches,so I've joined a syndicate on the lower Severn that allows after sunset
 
Mark Mole said:
Yes John plenty carp in the river,caught a few over the years,particularly early season before they wise up.I think I will leave the barbel alone on the Wavon this season,the numbers of big fish have dwindled significantly on many stretches,so I've joined a syndicate on the lower Severn that allows after sunset
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I'm in two of those now. Never kind to me though, the Severn.
 
Yes Mark and John. Quite a few carp in my new section. I will actually try for some roach but put a boilie rod out as well. Seems the perch and zander grow big also. No pictures will be shared

Also joined a group bit of the Lower Severn that I am familiar with (well the other bank)

Leaving that late August probably or when couple metres on.

Good Luck both of you. Hope to bump into you alo g the way.
 
John Care said:
I'm in two of those now. Never kind to me though, the Severn.
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Don't say that John,after the spring I've just had,which was spending loads of money on natural baits and casting endless feeder loads at GHOST tench.I need a bit of gentle encouragement and enthusiasm on your part,tales of bite a chuck double barbel and aching arms on the lower
 
Graham Elliott said:
Yes Mark and John. Quite a few carp in my new section. I will actually try for some roach but put a boilie rod out as well. Seems the perch and zander grow big also. No pictures will be shared

Also joined a group bit of the Lower Severn that I am familiar with (well the other bank)

Leaving that late August probably or when couple metres on.

Good Luck both of you. Hope to bump into you alo g the way.
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Definitely Graham,bound to cross paths at some point.Good luck mate
 
Mark Mole said:
Don't say that John,after the spring I've just had,which was spending loads of money on natural baits and casting endless feeder loads at GHOST tench.I need a bit of gentle encouragement and enthusiasm on your part,tales of bite a chuck double barbel and aching arms on the lower
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I catch my share Mark, 9's a plenty last year, just one double from the Lower, and one from the middle. Maybe it will change this season.....not that there's anything wrong with 9's anyway, a few of those will do me this coming weekend.
 
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