Trotting for Chub on the Dove or Upper Trent

[Oliver Harfield]

As a complete newbie to trotting for Chub, would any of the BMAA members be willing to recommend any suitable swims on the Upper Trent or Dove?

I have chest waders but a few of the bits I’ve tried are way too deep for that and bank access is limited.

Thank you

 

[Simon Archer]

Cuttlebrook has some pegs that you could wade out a fair way. Decent access to most pegs as well. Lots of Maggot fish, but not many bigger Chub in my experience.

 

[Richard Parsons]

Not many of the BMAA sections of the Dove are too deep for wading, Oliver. Swim-wise, there are just too many to mention. On the other hand, much of the river is narrow enough to not require wading.
Good luck - and I hope you catch a barbel, rather than a chub.

 

[Christian Tyroll]

Hi Oliver

The section from Tutbury bridge up to the weir used to have some clonking chub in it, they might have just got even bigger. I never trotted from in the river but there were a few spots I always fancied trying.

 

[Jim Ufton]

Just have a walk along either river with a loaf and mash , great way to try every nook you fancy, theres big chub
along both rivers,
Regards