Sunday, 4 January 2026

Pit Stop


A couple of rekkies to The Severn, wading about in mud - no pike yet - but I've found a few areas that need further investigation. So far I've just fished lures but I think I'll do a few bait 'n' wait sessions. Looking forward to getting back on there (plus a few other sections lined up).

On route home I've stopped off at the abandoned match pond to chuck a lure about. Four more mini-jacks, was starting to think that was all there was - but a bigger pike swirled at my lure - a potential double? That, plus some nice sized perch spotted will see me coming back...

Friday, 2 January 2026

New Year, New Venues


New year. New venues. New pike? First up was an abandoned match pond - heard rumours of pike (there's always rumours), and seen photos of a couple of nice zander, so I spent an afternoon working my way around with a deadbait rod & a little lure outfit.

A few bumps and takes around the dilapidated fishing platforms (you wouldn't want to step on these), and three jacks found the net. Don't know if it holds a double - but definitely worth further exploration. Might even find a zed?! Happy new year.