Swainiac Posted January 12, 2006 Report Posted January 12, 2006 The time is right for a winter Pike trip on one of the fisheries I help maintain. The Salmon have spawned, and there appears little movement there, so I feel its ok to have a crack at the Pike. Tactics we tried last year, were stormies, and livebaits, which we caught freely on the carriers. Fish caught were small jacks, but Adam and James hooked into a couple of "livelier" fish. The fishery holds very good Perch, in the four pound bracket. Any takers?? So far I have Adam and Jimbob, Sam......can you do a Friday? If not, I'll arrange a second day, on the weekends. I have the Hi-Lux front axle in bits at the mo, so that takes priority, but can see a trip in the next two weeks or so. Rich Quote
Newboy Posted January 12, 2006 Report Posted January 12, 2006 Rich, I'm definitely interested, what time will we finish, as long as I can get back for work in the late afternoon I can do it. Quote
alun j. Posted January 12, 2006 Report Posted January 12, 2006 Hi Rich, Yes please.........if you have a weekend day over the next few weeks; .....but I am off work for the week Feb. 13 - 17 [ half term] ; is that the same for you Sam? I,d love a go for the perch, I haven't seen a decent one for decades!! Alun. Quote
Sam Posted January 12, 2006 Report Posted January 12, 2006 i would love to but it is a friday so no im afraid would it be possible on a saturday sometime i am dying to have a go after watching matt hayes everyday religiously sam Quote
Sam Posted January 12, 2006 Report Posted January 12, 2006 yeah alun that is the same for me it would be great to go in half term sam Quote
Sam Posted January 12, 2006 Report Posted January 12, 2006 just a quick question is it hard to learn how to fly fish because i want to try it next year for the bass in poole harbour, does anybody know anyone who could just point me in the right direction sam Quote
Gnasher Posted January 12, 2006 Report Posted January 12, 2006 Rich, as long as its not next fri, count me and Dommyboy in....... Quote
Swainiac Posted January 13, 2006 Author Report Posted January 13, 2006 Ok guys, there is plenty of enthusiasm here, so I will speak with the Riparian owner, and get permision for a few trips. One I will do on a friday, so Jimbob can escape to the river for a few hrs solace from the children, so I expect that trip will comprise of Adam, PJ, Jimbob, myself, and one other, and a second foray to comprise of Sam, Les L, (nice to hear from you Les, havn't seen you about in ages!), Dan and Dommy, (are you two best at weekends??), and Alun. Kam, can you do a friday?? The fishery is very close to Salisbury, just a few miles from High Post on the A335 to Amesbury, so travelling time back to Andover should be quite rapid Kam. We can meet you at Highpost, in the garage, if you like. Sam, I'll bring a couple of fly rods, a smaller 6 weight, so you can get the hang of flicking, and a larger 9 weight, which is what you will use in the sea. We'll have you double hauling in no time!!! The fishery is run as a catch and release, and I would like to see any trout taken on lures or small deadbaits returned please, but the pike will be removed, and either placed in other waters locally with EA permission, or euthanased. Livebaits can be taken in the carriers that run off the Main river, we took dace, chub, although there are a few gudgeon, which are an excellent pike livebait. Due to the fact that there are no stocked fish on this fishery, I dont think it prudent to import small Rainbows for livebait, in case they do jump ship and survive!! I'll speak with Anthony on monday, when he is back in London, and get permission, then make a definate date. What dates can you guys make?? Cheers lads, looking forward to it.......... Rich Quote
Swainiac Posted January 13, 2006 Author Report Posted January 13, 2006 oooooooooooops, how could I forget my old chutney ferret mate BB?? Billy, what day is best for you?? Also, if Sam can get closer to the main road, are you able to bring him closer to the rest of the group, that way, Charlie wont need to drive too far out of Poole? I'll speak on the blower soon I'm sure, anyway. Rich Quote
DommyBoy Posted January 13, 2006 Report Posted January 13, 2006 Hey Rich, the trip sounds superb. I can make weekdays aswell with a week or so's notice so can get a day off work, but not sure about Dan. Saturdays will be better for both of us though as we both play footy on Sundays for the mighty Hordle Spurs. Sounds brilliant. Will also give me chance to meet some of you aswell. Look forward to it. Dom Quote
Newboy Posted January 13, 2006 Report Posted January 13, 2006 I can do anyday as it's probably about 45 mins from home at the most. What gear do we need? Quote
Swainiac Posted January 13, 2006 Author Report Posted January 13, 2006 Kam, I use a light spinning rod, and a small fixed spool, loaded with 15lb line, although you will need a trace of sorts, which I can sort out for you, also a larger float for a livebait, small stormies, or plugs, and away we go. Its pretty neolithic stuff, and certainly not rocket science, so I can us all enjoying a good session down there. Rich Quote
Sam Posted January 13, 2006 Report Posted January 13, 2006 rich that sounds excellent im looking forward to it already just give me or dad a ring on the mob or home line thanks rich sam Quote
alun j. Posted January 13, 2006 Report Posted January 13, 2006 Rich, Brilliant........really looking forward to it.........any Sat...... or any day in the feb. 13 - 17 week. Any tips on finding the perch....... worms, fish or lures ?? Cheers, Alun. Quote
Paul J Posted January 14, 2006 Report Posted January 14, 2006 Sam, re the fly fishing. i'll give you some lessons so you can get up to speed for the spring you just have to remind me, i have all the gear and probably some extra you can borrow to practise with Paul J Quote
Sam Posted January 14, 2006 Report Posted January 14, 2006 thanks paul i will take you up on that some time thank you sam Quote
crazy fred Posted January 14, 2006 Report Posted January 14, 2006 if you need lessons in fly fishing let me know i can help you out but im off to cuba in 3 weeks saltwater fly fishing and to get some sunshine Quote
Sam Posted January 14, 2006 Report Posted January 14, 2006 fred i would love the help thank you sam Quote
crazy fred Posted January 15, 2006 Report Posted January 15, 2006 just let me know when you want to get started its not rocket science Quote
Member Removed Posted January 17, 2006 Report Posted January 17, 2006 Rich; Fridays should be O.K. for me but what start time do you plan? P.S. Does Martin know this is going on???Should we all bring a few handfuls of salt to keep things legit?? BobD Quote
Swainiac Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Posted January 18, 2006 Numbers are growing, so it looks like a third day will be needed! Speaking to MR E today, so will post later. Rich Quote
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