Barton Court Fish-in 13th March

[Leon Roskilly]

This time I'm looking forward to fishing the river, and not just fishing for a species

[Rusty]

Runner? Rider? Lol, nooooooo, I'm the pedestrian, being the newbie in every sense of the word (new(ish) to the forum, first fish-in, first time on the Kennet, first Grayling, and depending upon my fishing until then possibly first Pike too!). Hence I’m looking forward to this immensely!

 

Well you're in for a treat. I fished Barton Court in March this year, wandered about all day (because I wasn't catching much) and I still didn't manage to cover the entire venue. It can accommodate twice as many people without being crowded. It's one of those venues where you can forget to bring your bait and still have an enjoyable day (almost )

[Chris Plumb]

Who are the runners and riders Chris?

 

Me

Paulg

Anderoo

Elton + 1 (TBC)

Rusty

Steve Walker

Stephen Appleford

Leon

Angly

 

Also got nearly as many reserves - BC had plenty of free dates at the end of the season so if anyone fancies booking another day.....

 

 

C.

[Neil G]

Thanks for the tips Chris r.e deadbaiting....more than happy to leave that stuff at home and do lures

 

Seen the vid on the Tube and it's very impressive, not sure what the fishery owner thinks though as it states that it was caught on a live bait when the rules state the method is banned!

[Angly]

In the posted vid the cameraman is heard to say "...nailed a dead Roach" whilst looking in the Pike's mouth at the end of the clip.

[JV44]

In the posted vid the cameraman is heard to say "...nailed a dead Roach" whilst looking in the Pike's mouth at the end of the clip.

 

Andy Little had one a bit bigger at around 34 and a bit which was in Anglers mail a couple of years ago,He took it on a sardine i think and he watched the fish swim up and grab it magical stuff.

Posted the cheque today cant wait a big thank you to Mr Plumb for organizing this Steve.

[Neil G]

In the posted vid the cameraman is heard to say "...nailed a dead Roach" whilst looking in the Pike's mouth at the end of the clip.

 

Saw Andy little's fish in the Anglers Mail book the other day, fantastic looking fish.

 

Catching a river 30 is the stuff of dreams as they are rare beasts, know there is no guarantee but the fact that the place is stocked with trout must improve the quailty/size of the pike present.

 

Right, getting excited about going here, must book up for next weekend

[Chris Plumb]

Catching a river 30 is the stuff of dreams as they are rare beasts, know there is no guarantee but the fact that the place is stocked with trout must improve the quailty/size of the pike present.

 

I think it must also help that they aren't persecuted quite so much at Barton Court as they are on other parts of the middle Kennet. The estate immediately downstream elctrofishes the pike out every autumn....

 

 

C.

[Elton]

The next person who whinges about a post being edited, or moderation on AN of any sort, is going to be instructed to read the comments on that pike video! Praise be to the mods

[Anderoo]

Cheque now in the post, Chris

 

There's a possibility of going out with a real bang this season...!