Union Canal - Edinburgh?

[101_North]

Hi folks,

 

This is my first post in the course fishing section as I'm usually lurking in the Sea forum. I've recently bought a flat which backs onto the Union Canal in Edinburgh so I looking to get back into fresh water fishing after a long absence.

 

I've seen a few jack pike being caught near the Fountainbridge end of the canal but does anyone have any info on the best sections for pike between say Fountainbridge and Linlithgow?

 

What are the best tactics and is the Fountainbridge end any good? I guess it only contains small pike this close to town but it's close to the flat and I suppose if I've seen fish caught then there must be some about!

 

Any tips etc would be greatly appreciated. I'll probably travel by bike along the towpath. Got my permit today so looking forward to getting out and exploring it better.

 

Cheers

 

101

[Papa Lazarou]

Hi folks,

 

This is my first post in the course fishing section as I'm usually lurking in the Sea forum. I've recently bought a flat which backs onto the Union Canal in Edinburgh so I looking to get back into fresh water fishing after a long absence.

 

I've seen a few jack pike being caught near the Fountainbridge end of the canal but does anyone have any info on the best sections for pike between say Fountainbridge and Linlithgow?

 

What are the best tactics and is the Fountainbridge end any good? I guess it only contains small pike this close to town but it's close to the flat and I suppose if I've seen fish caught then there must be some about!

 

Any tips etc would be greatly appreciated. I'll probably travel by bike along the towpath. Got my permit today so looking forward to getting out and exploring it better.

 

Cheers

 

101

 

 

Sadly the area you mention won,t produce many specimens however it does have a fair head of jacks in the 3-6 pound range?. Try spinning a small mepps silver and red spinner, you should get some sport.

[Peter M]

Try soft plastic baits like shads they can work well for small pike and perch. like these:

 

http://www.harrisangling.co.uk/product.asp...=14774&deptid=1

[101_North]

Cheers for the reply guys. I'm not too bothered about big pike - catching some jacks would be great as it's a handy venue and I can pop over the fence for an hour or so in the evenings. Probably take the bike and try a few different spots.

 

I have a few of the Storm Wild Eye Perch lures so I'll give them a go and i'll get myself some small Mepps spinners.

 

Thanks again - good to know that there are fish there and I'll not be wasting my time

[Peter M]

Let us know if you catch anything

[101_North]

Let us know if you catch anything

 

Not a thing mate!

 

Tried a few different sections this week but blanked at them all. I was maybe still a bit close to town. Next weekend I'm going to cycle out to the Almond aquaduct direction and try round there. Seena few photos of pike taken from round there in an old thread on here.

 

I know there's pike in there somewhere so I'll just keep trying, moving around and changing lures until I find a decent spot.

 

Cheers