Ebro Roach

[Mark Wintle]

When roach are introduced to a new water they can spread and grow well, witness their spread through the Shannon. I think these Ebro fish are stunning.

 

I'm still interested in stories about big roach so any tales from abroad eg Denmark, France etc. (not forgetting the Ebro) are welcome. If I get enough new material over the next few years there may yet be a "Big Roach 2"! Some new stories have emerged already this year, all triggered by the book. The existing book will remain the same.

[Tigger]

When roach are introduced to a new water they can spread and grow well, witness their spread through the Shannon. I think these Ebro fish are stunning.

 

I'm still interested in stories about big roach so any tales from abroad eg Denmark, France etc. (not forgetting the Ebro) are welcome. If I get enough new material over the next few years there may yet be a "Big Roach 2"! Some new stories have emerged already this year, all triggered by the book. The existing book will remain the same.

 

 

I thought Holland was the place to fish if you wanted large roach (or at least it used to be) with reports of fish topping 6lb being caught quite often.

[Rob Ward]

I thought Holland was the place to fish if you wanted large roach (or at least it used to be) with reports of fish topping 6lb being caught quite often.

 

A 6lb Roach must be a sight to behold!

 

I fancy a winter trip to the Ebro now...

[Dick Dastardly]

A 6lb Roach must be a sight to behold!

 

I fancy a winter trip to the Ebro now...

 

 

Yes I would certainly do the trip to catch Roach like that.

[Rob Ward]

Yes I would certainly do the trip to catch Roach like that.

 

Lets do it next winter then, before you're too old

[Dick Dastardly]

Yes maybe we should Rob! Best we start doing a bit of asking around.Ive still got a few contacts down there so will make a start.

[Dick Dastardly]

Been talking to a few mates who still work the area and the general opinion is that they are the same species as our Roach! All have heard of big fish but never seen them personally but have seen many 3lb fish! Digging a bit deeper for me.Already got a couple of good areas from my old mate Saša Valentić but as his English ain't brilliant and my Croatian non existent its slow going!

 

Going to try another English guide I know as well.

 

Also its quite interesting that Sasa says the roach came with the carp the Romans brought some 2000 years ago!

Edited March 7, 2012 by BUDGIE

[lutra]

Been talking to a few mates who still work the area and the general opinion is that they are the same species as our Roach! All have heard of big fish but never seen them personally but have seen many 3lb fish! Digging a bit deeper for me.Already got a couple of good areas from my old mate Saša Valentić but as his English ain't brilliant and my Croatian non existent its slow going!

 

Going to try another English guide I know as well.

 

Also its quite interesting that Sasa says the roach came with the carp the Romans brought some 2000 years ago!

Thanks Budgie, keep us informed of what you find out mate.

 

Damn no 6's, oh well a few 3's will have to do then.

[Rob Ward]

Good stuff Budgie keep me posted!

[Dave H]

4 lber

 

http://tcfmagazine.com/news/item/592-4lb-river-roach

 

That is a beauty. I love that silver of a roach and rudd ( despite what you think )...Stunning !