The Flying Tench's Blog

I've never tried tares. You've inspired me to give them a go. 5 ounces is a big roach where I fish

I don't think I ever tried hemp and tares when I was in Newbury. I could imagine them on the canalised bits of river. What I hadn't realised till recently is that the roach mainly switch onto 'seeds' in August and September, and they are supposed to work well near elder bushes dropping their berries in the river. Having said that I do remember try elder berries on the wharf with limited success.