My theory was to feed little and often and catch as many fish as I could in the hope that one would be top quality.I started fishing but found that the fish were not quite having it, and were right down at the end of my swim . I fed more often and hoped to draw them up whilst nicking one occasionally .
Despite my best efforts I could not seem to get in to a rythmn with the bites coming every 2/3 trots. The remedy would be to fish a stick float on my side of the centre of the river. I set up a 5 number six stick and strung out the shot shirt button style with two number 11's as my bottom shots . The depth was comfortable and my control over the float was giving me confidence .
As well as plenty of Dace and the odd roach I also caught several of these defiant little blighters. A three spined stickleback!!!!
The day ended with several large Dace of 6,7,8 and 9ozs.
The best fish being a pair of 9's.......
Thanks for listening and all the best in the last few days on flowing water ......
Im off to catch a Barbel.....
Baz Peck
Haha that little stickle back is hilarious! Thats a great haul of dace for a session, I can never seem to get more than half a dozen in a sitting without them being spooked. Whats your secret?
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