Bluemoon Angling Thread

[Newman Noggs]

How long does it take nowadays to get a fishing license for the canals?

Depends which canal and which stretch you have in mind. Many clubs you can join online. Do you have a rod licence?

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

After waiting 3 years I've managed to get in Horsfield Knights syndicate on Fiskerton. Not been on yet but will do a 2 or 3 night sesh when we've had some proper rain to oxygenate the water.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

After waiting 3 years I've managed to get in Horsfield Knights syndicate on Fiskerton. Not been on yet but will do a 2 or 3 night sesh when we've had some proper rain to oxygenate the water.

I used to be in that syndicate about 15 years ago. It was prolific back then.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Had a fairly long session on The Ribble on Friday afternoon/evening. Conditions were pretty good because it was overcast and rainy. I moved three times and couldn’t find the barbel. Had one chub but to be honest it was a bit of a crap session and I never felt like I was on fish.

 

[idahoblues]

Caught several trout today, lost my rod in the river, yes, I'm a ****.
That'll teach me to not take any beer

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Afternoon trip north to The River Nidd last night. Perfect conditions - overcast with showers. I got lazy to be honest, not wanting to hawk my big wet brolly around, and stayed in one swim which probably cost me. One rod, boilie/pellet, close in.

Had a chub and a barbel. Made friends with a wood mouse and a toad. Nice evening to be out.

 

[Saddleworth2]

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Caught several trout today, lost my rod in the river, yes, I'm a ****.
That'll teach me to not take any beer

thats not a (choke) spinner on the end of your line is it mate?
Get a tups indispensable on.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Made friends with a wood mouse and a toad.

At the same time or separate conversations?

 

[Newman Noggs]

Just as an aside for any of us interested in the birdlife, a mate put me onto an app for identifying bird calls. I've tried a few but rhey've always been crap. Anyway, this one is brilliant it's called, Merlin, and you can download it from playstore by searching "Merlin bird".

I've been utterly amazed what's out there. I tested it on a lark/meadow-pippit reserve near me and it was spot on. Over the last two days I've heard sedge warbler, marsh tit, linnet, yellowhammer and all the usual stuff. Remarkable app and free.

 

[Scareye]

What does everyone think of Commercial fisheries ?
Went to Hampton springs on Sunday for a change of scenery. Great days fishing with loads of F1s, carp ,roach, rudd and bream. I have to admit by the end of the day I was a little sick of catching fish. It really is like shooting them in a barrel. I will probably go again, but not sure how people fish them week in week out.