Fen fishing Social

[Dales]

A question for the Norfolk lads. What sort of species are likely or may be in the Fens?

 

Just thought some one finding this thread late on might think it's a dedicated predator Fish-In with a few of us talking about Zeds and they might be put off if that is not there thing.

 

Not knowing much about the Fens, I am not sure what other species may be about.

 

Don't want to put the Roach botherers off thinking it will just be a load of old Pikers . Well we will need some one to catch fresh bait

Edited August 25, 2011 by Dales

[Norfolkdipper]

As for species I believe the usual suspects are there, possibly a few tench, ( as water fairly steady), Pike, Zander & the eels.

 

I know this is not a match, but, would anyone be up for an unofficial weighin & a cup - Anglersnet.com Fenland Challenge Cup- to be held by top weight til next fen event. Yes I am already planning again!!! Cup is already sponsored, so no cost to you. For those who have just found this thread, you are very welcome. Even if not fishing, it is a social so come along & say hello or stay for a chat.

 

Does anyone still need directions details?

 

Just 16 days now so see you all soon

Mark.

[Dales]

Does anyone still need directions details?

 

Just 16 days now so see you all soon

Mark.

 

Thanks ND

 

Do you know any land marks, pubs etc that might be near by that we could get a postcode to put in the Sat Nav to get us to the ruffly the right area?

[Dales]

I know this is not a match, but, would anyone be up for an unofficial weighin & a cup - Anglersnet.com Fenland Challenge Cup- to be held by top weight til next fen event.

 

 

Mark, you will be stiring up every ones competitive nature

[John Weddup]

Thanks ND

 

Do you know any land marks, pubs etc that might be near by that we could get a postcode to put in the Sat Nav to get us to the ruffly the right area?

 

 

PE34 3EW

Edited August 25, 2011 by John Weddup

[Dales]

PE34 3EW

 

Thanks that's much appreciated and makes life a little easier

[terry t shirt]

Just out of curiosity and since i'm planning on targetting the Zeds for the first time ever.

Is there a max rod limit on the venue?

Space to set up a bivvie

Suitable tackle rod wise?

I was thinking of using 2lb test rods but i have a cpl of 2 3/4 test would these be more suitable?

Do you use snap tackle for zander or single hooks?

And i assume you do use wire traces?

[Dalesdad]

Latest article from KLAA dtd 21/08

"The last seven days has seen the majority of reported catches all coming from the Middle Level, Plenty of anglers on the level during the last seven days with good reports of solid catches around St Germans to Neepes, Morton's - Aquaduct and Pingles.

Middle Level, catches have been reported up and down the level with many of the hot spots now attracting the fish,St Germans-High Road has seen steady improvements during the last week, conditions have favoured the anglers as plenty of cloud was around during the later stages of the week. Bream and skimmers have been showing well at this end with catches reported to over 50lb, Tip anglers have been benefiting all week with skimmers to 2lb and bream to 6lb. Cage feeders with plenty of sweet ground bait, mixed with hemp, corn and maggot has been reaping the rewards. Hook baits of worm,caster and maggot have all been working well. Neepes - Aquaduct has also seen a steady rise in anglers on the banks solid catches have been reported with skimmers the odd bream roach and perch all showing Tench to 5lb have also been reported,another venue were feeders have been dominating. Pingles has also been showing tench perch skimmers and roach with nets to over 30lb recorded. Pole anglers have been more successful at this end of the level."

 

St Peters is between St Germans and Neeps

 

I am hoping to bring Dale for a couple of hours in the afternoon, if not to fish then I will probably pop down to say hello at least.

 

Gary

[Norfolkdipper]

A big thanks to John Weddup & Dalesdad for their latests post, most helpful to all. Drooling now allowed....

 

The catch report has got my rod arm twitching, Seems to answer al the questions posted just earlier. I am defernately taking 2 keepnets & hoping.

 

As regards rod allowance I believe it is 3 rods, I will be fishing 2 coarse rods & 1 zed set off to one side on it's own.

 

If all goes well on this first event & enough show an interest after, I will sort out another location for March 2012 as a season closer. I already have a local in mind a bit deeper into the fens. Hope all enjoy a great weekend & new freindships are formed..

Mark

[Dales]

Just out of curiosity and since i'm planning on targetting the Zeds for the first time ever.

Is there a max rod limit on the venue?

Space to set up a bivvie

Suitable tackle rod wise?

I was thinking of using 2lb test rods but i have a cpl of 2 3/4 test would these be more suitable?

Do you use snap tackle for zander or single hooks?

And i assume you do use wire traces?

 

 

Hi Terry

 

I would have thought 2lb rods on a drain would be fine, I tend to use 2.5 or 2 3/4lb but that is because I am still water fishing and maybe chucking leads and baits at distance. Plus I just don't own any 2lb rods

 

I don't know a great deal about the Fens and maybe some one else can correct me but I think the middle drain or at least parts of it are famous for producing big Zander or at least it was at one time. So it may not have huge numbers of smaller Zander and I doubt we will all catch one but some one might get a real good un. I think it also does the odd very good Pike so it's worth having a good TC rod. As there is no distance casting then I would have thought 2lb would be ideal and anything up to 2 3/4lb fine. But would have thought that Carp anglers with even higher TC's could press them in to service.

 

If it was an area that produced mainly small Zander and little chance of big Pike then I would be tempted to go for a 1.75lb rod to be more sporting.

 

I like to use snap tackle with size 8 or 10 hooks and wire trace. 10's might be a litttle small for some and I think that is more something that I do then maybe standard practice but they suit my preffered Zander baits eel and lamprey section. I have messed around with singles at Bury Hill but they certainly would not be my first choice but some anglers swear by them.

 

Hopefully some one like Budgie can give some more precise Zander info as I have only fished for them for a few seasons and am still waiting for my first double so am a relatively novice Zander Angler mainly just practicing scaled down Pike tactics.

 

My first double and from the Fens I can dream can't I, that would be so cool