Winter On The Top Pool

[Geoff johnson]

To julian or other sotas members,I have been fishing the top pool for the past month just one night at the weekend with no success yet i was wondering would it be worth fishing it in these current weather conditions cold frosty nights and has the top pool any track records in these conditions i dont want to me wasting my time with an 80 mile round trip.

[Elton]

Hmmmm.... Julian's decorating his house this weekend, which makes me think that he doesn't rate his chances.

 

Either that, or he's hankering after a 'pass' from the wife for next week.

[Julian]

Hi Geoff,

 

The Top Pool must rate as one of the hardest Winter waters I’ve fished. The hardest months are November to February, where it’s quite rare to get a sniff, although I’d never say it’s impossible as I have had a few in the worst of conditions. As far as I’m aware, no fish came off last year between Nov-Feb so it may well be worth giving it a wide birth. Half the problem is that the woods are closed and the fish usually hang about in the out of bounds areas. To be honest, if I had days available I’d spend my time on the Main Lake which does produce a number of fish over Winter.

 

Hope this helps...

 

Julian

[Geoff johnson]

Hi Geoff,

 

The Top Pool must rate as one of the hardest Winter waters I’ve fished. The hardest months are November to February, where it’s quite rare to get a sniff, although I’d never say it’s impossible as I have had a few in the worst of conditions. As far as I’m aware, no fish came off last year between Nov-Feb so it may well be worth giving it a wide birth. Half the problem is that the woods are closed and the fish usually hang about in the out of bounds areas. To be honest, if I had days available I’d spend my time on the Main Lake which does produce a number of fish over Winter.

 

Hope this helps...Thanks for the reply julian concerning the top pool in winter it does not sound to encouraging i may try eleswhere considering the distance i have travel to the venue.

 

Julian