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Is this you? click HERE to find out. Stupid mistakes to avoid series here Lets start off with the fish then match the tackle to the sort of fish you want to catch.
A record perch what a monster but what a beautiful fish. Perch are with out doubt one of the best looking of all the coarse fish and they put up a good fight when caught so are well worth having a go for. One of the best ways of catching perch is to use the humble garden Lobworm for bait and simply ledger it on the bottom or use it under a float. Perch will go for a lively moving bait so don't forget to move your float to wiggle the worm around and try fishing close by reeds or the inside bank as they often hang close to such features to ambush there prey. Here are two easy methods for catching perch but be careful they have sharp spikes behind there gills and on there dorsal fins so handle them with great care. Perch caught from Common pond this year all over 2lb.
The first rig is for on the bottom use a strong line 3lb should be fine and the second rig is for float fishing use a perch bob float and set the depth so you are just off the bottom. Perch are also caught on small spinners during the summer months but when its cold the lobworms from your garden are a great bait.
Bream fishing is great fun but not everyone likes them. People who fish for carp and get pestered by a shoal of bream for instance. However if your fishing your local rivers then bream should be on your list of fish to go for. So what shall we take to go bream fishing then? Well its a good idea to start off with a swim feeder and a quiver tip rod, a reel loaded with 4lb breaking strain line and hooks ranging from size 18 to 12 should cover you. Your bait list should include a bag of ground bait such as gold pro or sensas magic some red worms red maggots sweet corn and bread and half a pint of caster. If money is tight just bread corn or worms but you must have a bag of ground bait. The
key to fishing the river for bream comes down to two things. The first is
casting your swim feeder to the same spot every time, you can do this by
casting out and clipping your line up on your reel so every time you cast
out your swim feeder it hits the same spot. By casting to the same spot
you will be able to build up a bed of food on the river bed for the bream
to come along and eat. The next key factor for bream is your bait and your
ground bait mix. Your bait must be fresh and Bream love cocktail baits
such as red worm and red maggot or bread and maggot or corn and maggot try
different combinations of this three to see what they like. When the bream
do arrive in your swim keeping them there is down to putting small baits
in your ground bait mix such as micro pellets and caster which the bream
have to pick out which keep them there longer. These Bream from our
stretch at Ellingham were all caught on red worm tipped with a single red
maggot and my ground bait mix was gold pro with half a pint of caster and
micro pellets mixed in.
Here's a simple feeder rig for catching bream that you might like to try out on the river. Be warned bream are very slimy and you will need a rag to wipe your hands with and take a disgorger to remove hooks with and a large landing net.
The rod and reel bait and rigs to use... Lets start off with a simple set up a 12ft float rod with an open face reel loaded with 5lb breaking strain line. To this we will add a simple running ledger rig with a size 12 hook and the bait we will be using is bread flake and mashed bread. If you wish to fish with a float just swop the lead for a straight waggler as in the diagrams below.
These very simple rigs have caught many big Tench and will work on most waters. For your bait simple nip on a big pinch of bread flake. I like to take a bucket with me and put half a loaf of bread in it and mash it up with some water. I then throw that out to where I'm going to fish. Alternative baits that work well are worms and sweet corn both cheap and easy to find. For bite detection place your rod on two rod rests and place a folded bit of tin foil over your line between the reel and the first ring, pull it down about 8inches and sit by your rod ready to strike or you might get it pulled in the water! Yes if your dad or mum has bought you buzzers and all the gear use that, but if your tight on money this way will catch you lots of Tench. Don't forget your landing net and disgorger and always wet your hands before handling any fish.
Your going to need a Rod reel and line. Some floats hooks and weights. You will also need a disgorger to remove the hooks from the fish you catch and a landing net. First the rod, a good roach rod is light with a tip action and ideal length would be 12 or 13ft.If it is too short you will have trouble fishing rivers where the water is deeper, short telescopic rods are not a good idea!
The reel should be an open face reel ideally with a spare spool. I common mistake is to not fill the spool with line right up to the lip this makes it much harder to cast further remember fill your spool right up to the lip.
Line and hooks. Time after time I see youngsters fishing for roach with big hooks and thick lines. This is not the way to fish for roach. Your line only needs to be 2lb breaking strain for roach then match this with a small hook a size 18 or 20 is a good start.
Floats and weights. There are more floats out there then you will ever use or need so keep it simple. Buy yourself some straight waggler floats some stick floats and some Avon floats. These floats will cover you for most of your fishing here's what they look like.
Avon float Waggler Stick float
These 3 floats will serve you well along with a container of split shot in the following sizes AA BB Number4 and number8s.
Here is a simple set up that will catch roach- the waggler float. The waggler is a very good float and can be used to catch many different fish on many different waters rivers lakes ponds can all be fished with a waggler.
You will need a Peter Drennen Crystal waggler taking 2 and a half AA shot. Some have fine insert for extra sensitivity some are just blunt topped. Ok thread the waggler up your line about 4 ft then place an AA shot above it and another below it to lock the float in place. Then add 2 or 3 number 4 shots further down the line and tie on a size 18 hook. Follow the diagram below for this.
This basic rig would be good for lakes ponds and rivers but you will have to fish it at about 4-5ft deep. Putting a string of number4 shot below and spacing them out equally is the best way to start off. USE A PLUMMET. this is little weight that you clip on your hook to find out how deep the water your fishing is. Just clip it to your hook and cast out. If your float sinks your too deep so move it up a bit until the floats tip just shows now you know your fishing at the right depth. Its a good idea not to put the number 4 shots on while doing this then if your too deep the float will just lay flat. Find the depth then take off your plummet and add your number 4s so the float tip is just showing. With this basic rig you will be able to catch Roach Dace Chub Small Carp Perch and other smaller fish. Its a good way to start and its simple to set up. Buy your self a pint of maggots and a catapult and head off to your local river or lake to start catching some roach. When you have found the right depth and set your float up put on a maggot or two maggots and cast out to a likely spot. Using your catapult put in about 12 maggots every 5 minutes around your float and try to keep them in the same tight little spot. This will encourage the roach to stay where your casting to and get them biting. Using a catapult and feeding 12 or so maggots every other cast is one of the most important things to learn. In fact it is the one thing that will make you a good angler or a great angler learning how to feed your swim correctly can mean the difference between a few fish and a lot of fish. Remember feed the maggots with your catapult every other cast. Top stupid mistakes to avoid when fishing for roach. 1.Using big hooks and thick lines. remember! small hooks light lines. 2.Not filling your reel up with line to the lip of the spool makes it hard to cast out further. 3.Using a silly, yes I said silly, little short rod get a good one at least 12ft long. 4.Forgetting your disgorger to remove hooks with duh! 5.Not using your catapult and firing out 10-12 maggots every other cast. And not using a plummet to find out how deep your swim is.
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"Hey lets go fishing" 26th of July 2008! Full story and pictures click
Check out last years event below
A Great day thank you for everyone who came along and supported us for National fishing week click here for the full story and pictures.
BE COOL GO FISHING
Juniors Fishing Match November the 24th Full story and pics click here
For all of you in Bungay who fish the stretch at Falcon Meadows here's a guide on how to fish with Hemp and Tares for those big roach. Click here
THE YOUNG ANGLER’S CODE OF CONDUCT I Always Practise Safe Angling. I am careful when casting. I handle all fishhooks carefully. I wear a life jacket when I am in a boat or when I am near deep or running water.I Am a Courteous Angler. I don’t leave litter. I pick up all extra line, leftover bait,food wrappings, drink cans and other rubbish. I don’t get too close to someone else who is fishing.I Obey Fishing Laws. I have a fishing licence when required. I don’t fish on private water without permission. I know when the relevant open seasons are and respect them.I Respect the Environment. I observe, but do not disturb, other wildlife that live on or near the water. I handle fish carefully, I use approved keep nets of the correct size and I know how to remove hooks and release the fish with the minimum of stress.I invite my friends to go fishing with me and I help others to learn to fish and to follow the Angler’s Code.Join the Bungay Cherry Tree Juniors and get expert help on all your fishing problems you can also fish the Junior Matches and fishing work shops where you will learn how to improve your fishing skills. To Join simply email mark@bctac.co.uk with your name and address and you will go on our junior membership list. (Make sure your parents are informed please) We can then keep you up to date with all junior events including the popular dads and lads fishing matches. Hot tip..
FISHING WITH THE METHOD FEEDER HOW TO GO ABOUT IT. METHOD FEEDERS CAME ABOUT ALL MOST BY ACCIDENT WHEN ANGLERS DISCOVERED THAT THE FISH WERE ATTACKING THE GROUND BAIT IN THERE NORMAL FEEDERS. ONE CLEVER MAN DECIDED TO PUT HIS HOOK BAIT IN THE FEEDER ITSELF AND THE METHOD FEEDER WAS BORN. NOW THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF METHOD FEEDERS BUT THERE BASIC JOB IS THE SAME.
HERE IS THE BASIC METHOD FEEDER RIG
TO USE IT SIMPLY PRESS THE FEEDER INTO SOME METHOD FEEDER MIX GROUND BAIT THEN LAY YOUR HOOK BAIT ON TOP OF SOME MORE IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND AND PRESS THE FEEDER INTO IT AGAIN TRAPPING YOUR HOOK BAIT INTO THE FEEDER. USED WITH A SHORT HOOK LINK ABOUT 4INCHES LONG AND A HAIR RIGGED BAIT LIKE CORN OR LUNCHEON MEAT THIS RIG IS A BRILLIANT CATCHER OF CARP TENCH AND BREAM IN STILL WATERS. I RECOMMEND THE NEW KORUM CARP FEEDERS WITH THERE QUICK STOP HAIR RIGS THAT COME READY TIED FOR QUICK USE AND EASY CHANGE OF BAIT. TRY THEM THEY'RE BRILLIANT.
Watch the video to see how its done.
Test your Fishing Knowledge with this quick quiz.
The disgorger is used for...
A: Tying knots B: Removing hooks C: Tying fly's
A plummet is...
A: Not needed when fishing rivers B: Only used for sea fishing C: An essential item in your fishing box
What is a Gozzer? Is it...
A: a large fly B: a type of maggot C: a small fish
Chub have got big teeth True or False?
A: True B: False
Should you use a stick float on a still water or pond?
A: no not a good choice B: yes they are ok for still waters C: no you use them on running water
The waggler float can be used on rivers and still waters?
A: yes can be used for both B: no only rivers C: no only still waters
The method feeder is only for carp fishing?
A: Yes it is mainly for carp fishing B: No it is good for other fish as well C: It only works for carp not other fish Ok so your pretty clever but how many fish have you caught this year how big where they what did you catch them on?? Don't remember do you
Start a fishing Diary...
Well why not start a fishing dairy and keep a record of what you catch when you caught it, and how much it weighed.
All you need is a small note book and pen. When you get back from your fishing trip write down all the details of your fishing day and draw some pictures of what rig you used and what bait was the best. If you do this in years to come you will be able to look back and remember what worked and what didn't. Here's a page from my fishing dairy to show you how to start off. Its up to you really but write all the detail down so you can remember next time you go what was successful.
The disgorger is used for...
Bait on the cheap fishing is getting more expensive that's for sure so if your money is a bit tight and your looking for cheap baits try these. Bread. Bread is a great bait and can be used in all kinds of ways you can... Fish it on a size 12 hook pinched over the hook for bream carp Tench and roach to name but a few mash it up with water and throw it in you chosen swim for ground bait and its great for attracting big chub throw some into a likely spot them come back later and trot through a big bit of bread flake. Fish it with a bread punch and grind some up in a blender to use in you pole pot to attract roach into your swim. Use it to make a paste and ledger it for roach and bream. Fish the crust floated on the top for big carp as they cruise along the surface in the summer months endless uses and dead cheap don't go fishing with out it... Worms. A classic bait and great for all species of fish. All you have to do is dig some up or start your own wormery. bream Tench carp roach chub they all will take worms chopped worm in your ground bait and worm on your hook is a killer for big bream give it a go you wont be disappointed. Sweet corn. Another cheap bait that catches loads of fish try flavouring it with cheap cake flavouring like vanilla and strawberry flavourings or dye it with food colour for a change of bait. Luncheon meat. Another cheap and easy to get bait that will catch loads of carp bream Tench and chub. Cut into cubes or punch it out with bait punch dye it flavour it the option are endless. great bait for feeder fishing or general ledgering methods. Hemp seed and tares Buy it from your local pet shop in 1kilo bags and just cook it slowly till the seeds split open. cook the tares till they are soft to squeeze between your fingers. These two cheap baits will catch you many quality roach and are a brilliant winter bait. Hook tares on a size 14 wide gape hook and feed hemp seed with your catty. I use these baits all the time and have had some great catches of roach like this on them.
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Ladies make big impression!
That's the verdict of our angling coaches after our go fishing event. In fact they were so impressed by there angling skills we are going to put together an all Ladies angling team. Click here to find out more.
Junior Matches 2008 kick off after the Go Fishing event don't miss it!
Book a training session with our coaches here
BCTAC GUIDE TO POLE FISHING Want to take up Pole fishing then click here for all the info and help you need on how to get started.
Split shot and shotting patterns.
Float fishing... Float fishing... Float fishing... Here's a great link to info on Float fishing on rivers using stick floats wagglers and Avon floats check it out and get your float fishing and shotting patterns sorted here click Draw a cool cartoon fish and turn it into a sticker for your seat box!
Here's how.Click on this
thumbnail
And print off this cartoon fish I have drawn for you. Then cut it out and get it lamented. (That's plastic coated) Asda sell a cool lamenting machine very cheap, just ask your mum or dad. Cut carefully around the lamented fish and put some double sided tape on the back of the cartoon and peel off to stick on your box. Try drawing your own or email me for some drawing tips. have fun... Mark.
The Summer Open Match at Bungay Common Pond on the 25th of August. Click here for all the Results
Without doubt the most popular fish in Britain today. Carp are great fun to catch and grow very big.
Vital statistics: Scientific name: Cyprinus carpio Maximum weight:(Britain)45-55lb Average weight 10lb Maximum Length (Britian)35in Life Span:40years or more.
Click this picture for full size version.
Paste fishing for carp for those of you who have not tried it yet here's the low down and how to get started. If you have not tried this method yet here's is a winning method. get yourself a bag of 2ml carp pellets half for feeding and half for making into paste, put half the pellets in a food grinder and grind them down to a powder. Now add some cooled boiled water to the ground pellets a little at a time mixing with your hands until you start to get a paste forming. it is very very important that the paste is soft but not sloppy. when I say soft I mean soft enough to fall off your hook when you bring it out of the water again got that very important. Ok bag up your paste mix in a plastic bag to stop it drying out. I used this method at Topcroft lakes today and it worked great so give it a go. using your pole at 5meters plumb the depth carefully you will need a long bristle pole float for this and no shot down the line with just a size14 hook on the business end 3ilb line straight through. Find the dead depth and put your pole pot on your pole and were ready to go. Fill your pole pot with some sinking pellets and wrap a penny sized bit of paste around your hook ship you pole out and tip the pellets over you target area and sprinkle the pellets out. Now watch your float it should be sitting up with half the bristle showing while the paste keeps it down in the water. Should the paste come off it will rise and fall flat but the fish will soon be pulling it about with some luck. IT can be tricky at first but keep feeding and soon they will come to the paste and your float will bob about then sail under or rise up and lay flat. don't strike hard just lift into the bite and you should be ok. Any questions just email me at mark@bctac.co.uk Hot tip..
when fishing with corn for carp pinch the guts out of the corn and fish the shell only, move your float about often to encourage the carp to take the skin as it wafts about. Try it and see for yourself how many more carp you will catch.
Making your own floats for fishing is great fun and easy to do. Lets start by making a simple waggler float that you can catch loads of fish with.
You will need.
First step is to get your piece of peacock quill and remove all the feathers until you have a nice white bit of quill. Best way to do this is to rub it down with a little bit of sandpaper.
Next cut your quill to the length of float you want 10inchs is ok to start off. Try to cut the quill so it is a nice straight piece.
Now take a match stick and cut the top off so you have and inch of match stick left. Then gently push this into the bottom of the float then glue in in place with some araldite glue. This will be where you push the float into a silicone float adapter as shown.
Now all you need to do is paint your float with some matt paint and then give it a coat of varnish and your home made waggler is done.
I like to paint the number of split shot the float will take on the side so I can set it up quick when I go fishing. Try making your own floats and save some money.
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Are
you confused about how to put those little weights under your float?
Well try to remember the golden rule and keep it simple. Split shot
is what the little weights are called and
they come in these common sizes. AA BB Number 4 and 6 and 8. AAs are the
big ones and they get smaller from there down to number 8s. The way you
put them on your line is called the Shotting pattern and it will make
all the difference to how many fish you catch so check out the float
fishing link below and learn how to put the split shot on the floats
using the correct Shotting pattern. Guaranteed to make you a
better angler!
