[Mr Pike]

A couple of weeks ago my friend and I were doing a spot of pike fishing as a result robin managed to to take what I though was a cool photo, I just wonder what is going through his mind.

 

( though this was going to be an easy lunch "not " )

 

:D :D lol david

[Strange catch]

Thanks for all the replies I think the winner has to go to the week dead chub in the first post

 

 

 

David :D

[Strange catch]

Last week I went for a nice relaxing days fishing for roach, half way through the day I though that Moby dick was on the end of my line as was only using 4lbs main line and 2lbs hook link and size 18hook.

 

I took my time and doing my best to keep what was on the end out the lilies, when I got quite a shock to see a pike on the end of my line (4.5lbs) when I eventually landed the pike my first though was

 

that I had hooked a small fish and the pike had taken it, but no the hook was in the top lip still with three maggots. :o

 

I was just wondering what strange things have happened to other people.

 

 

 

David

[Which is more pleasurable – float fishing or ledgering?]

I don't have a preference as long the fish keep coming

 

 

david :thumbs:

[How much gear to take]

I must thank every one that has put in a post it has made for good reading and some valid points

 

 

 

David :D :D

[How much gear to take]

I normally go fishing on my push-bike so I have to take every thing that I need in a small rucksack, the point is why do so many people cart about so much equipment. I know that if your going to a match that you will take a lot as your trying to get as big a bag as possible but for the weekend fisherman like my self I don't see the need, or am i missing something

 

 

 

david <_<

[Proposed legislation.]

One of the problems is the amount of elvers that are taken and at £400 a Kg it no wonder that eel stocks are down they should ban the fishing for elvers

 

david

[Mullet]

Nice to see some good catches hope my luck changes soon had a few try s but no luck so far not striking

at the right time but will get there soon

 

david

[Mullet]

The mullet have returned I thought I would have a go at catching them. The grey mullet has a soft upper lip and all the people that i have talked to say that a size 10 hook is the best to use on a light rig any info would help

 

thanks

 

david :thumbs:

[Mother nature]

I reckon almost any bit of flowing water in Scotland will have resident brownies. The water has be pretty polluted before you'll get rid of them. I think simple survival of the fittest has created some super strains of brownies that can withstand some pretty heavy pollution.

Instead of restocking waters from fish-farms, i think we should look at these little streams for wild, hardy strains, that would probably repopulated other waters far more successfully.

 

What ye think folks??

 

'Ere David, were we not supposed to organise a clean-up??

 

....Andy....

yes i was sorry i did not get back to you robin and i went down and cleared up a lot of the c~~p on the spur of the moment one day but it was a waste of time as it is as bad as ever but i will keep in contact

 

david

[Mother nature]

I recently went for a bike ride down round some of the local streams where I live, (or burns in Scotland) as one of my friends had said that they had seen fish rising in one of them. So I though I would take a look around some of the sites, as most of them 35years were far to polluted to support any fish at all, at one of the streams I found signs of some one had been fishing

 

So I though the next good day I would give it a try , it turned out to be quite productive the first catch was a small perch on a floating worm, but the next one was 3.5 lbs sea trout I was left speechless 3 more perch and 1 more sea trout later I though nature if left alone can bounce back but we still keep pushing don’t we

 

 

David :D

[Picture Of The Month .. November 08]

Had to go for no 2 sorry for the late vote been away foe the past two months

[On line rod licence renewal]

Has anyone using this forum had problems with the online application system?

I know of a few people who have, and two have been prosecuted because the application didnt work.

Your comments please?

 

Tony

 

 

I was down Blackpool area last week and went day fishing got the day licence on-line had no problem's and just as well I had to give the ref number to the bailiff, so as long as you keep the ref number there should be no problem's

 

David :thumbs:

[Vandals put local loch in jeopardy]

I know you shouldn't have to, but it may be worth getting a few anglers together to do an organised (and well publicised) clear-up. At least you'd be showing the farmer that we aren't all bad.

 

That idea has all ready been though of I-am going to try and get hold of the local pike club and see what they say as well as volunteering my services as well thank for the though :)

[Vandals put local loch in jeopardy]

This was an article in my local paper The Ayrshire Post the local farmer is fed-up with the amount of rubbish left and damage done to his property, the people involved should note that this is one of the few FREE fishing spots that is good for pike,perch and roach.

I just wish people would clean up after them self and not leave hooks and line and other rubbish behind :angry:

[How much do you pay for your maggots?]

My local charges £3 a pint and they usual smell a bit whiffy with a few dead streched ones in every time I get them. Just trying to find out the norm

 

 

Try and find out when they have there delivery and try and not buy any just before they have it and go in after and get the fresh ones

 

David :clap:

[JANET v PAUL....THE REMATCH]

As everyone said excellent report I wish I had the flair for writing that you have and you seem to have the luck every time there is a thunder storm the fishing goes dead.

 

ps Keep them coming

 

 

David

[Thunder]

A fibreglass rod isn't going to save your life if your rod is out in the rain is it? It's going to be wet from top to bottom and your hands will be holding that rod. Carbon just happens to be a GOOD conductor, especially when there are pylons etc around. I'm pretty sure wet fibreglass will be almost as dangerous.

 

 

Yes i agree if it had been raining i would have stopped as you quite rightly put it electricity will use the water on the rod

[Thunder]

not only the fishing goes off but its dangerous if you have carbon rods

 

 

I was using my fibreglass rod also there was no warning no rain or big black clouds

[Thunder]

The weather has finally broken so I though that I would go fishing today :D So I set off early this morning things were going well had a few over 2lbs then at 3pm some rumbles !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! then a big bang thunder and all the bigger fish went to ground and only the small ones would bite, this is the third time in the last month and a half this has happened :angry:

The only thing to do was come home. Can`t control the weather but wish I could at times?????

 

David

[Sea trout]

Is it only Sea trout that have lice or do brown trout have them as well, I normally fish for coarse fish but went on my local river got a nice 1.5 lbs trout but it had a lot of lice on it

Amy info would help

 

David :rolleyes:

[Bait Boat]

V/impressed nice to see someone showing how its done and at a price that at least most people can afford, that is what is needed in the country now adapt and over come

 

David :D

[NIGHT FISHING]

I'm about to go for my first overnight fishing session at my local lake.

 

Any helpful hints from you guys?

 

I think I'm reasonable well prepared with the essentials - flasks, head torch, warm and waterproof clothes (several layers) and umbrella etc. We're not going to go if it's lashing it down, as the lake is difficult to fish in wind and rain. Much as I love my fishing, I certainly don't want to spend all night freezing and wet. It's supposed to be fun, not torture!

 

What sort of tactics would you recommend? I usually float fish this lake, just in the margins, using either bread, worm or maggots, and I usually do reasonably well. Should I be using different tactics or bait for night fishing? I have managed to borrow a battery operated night float, and I have some little light sticks that I can use in some of my existing floats.

 

All suggestions will be gratefully received. My honour is at stake!!

 

Cheers guys,

 

Janet

has your head torch got a red filter? if no try to get a hold of one red light will not affect your night vision

David :D

[New to Carp]

Thanks a lot the links have helped this should help a lot will have to try it out this weekend thanks again

 

 

David

[New to Carp]

Sorry?? Yes I did mean the hook length and Bingo hit it right on the nail I have moved from sea fishing to fresh David

I had a customer who wanted 50 lb braid for Carp. I think he was off his rocker. I'd use no heavier than 20, normally closer to 15, especially for fish in the 25 lb range.

thanks that's what i was looking for :D