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Jun 12, 2023 · The next few weeks are an exciting time for river anglers with the season kicking off on June the 16th. The landscape is fresh and vibrant, the fish are hungry after spawning and, if you get it right, bites can come thick and fast.
- The best baits for early season river fishing | Paul Garner
When it comes to flowing water, every angler has their...
- The best baits for early season river fishing | Paul Garner
- Barbel have a reputation for giving savage bites but that isn’t how every indication will pan out. On heavily pressured waters the fish are more cautious when feeding and the slightest knock on the rod tip could indicate a big fish has tentatively picked up the hookbait.
- Locating features is crucial when tracking down river carp. Everything from bridges to overhanging bushes are worth a look because these can trap food and form natural larders.
- Prebaiting is key when targeting carp on running water. They can travel large distances in a short time so introduce bait on a regular basis in the run up to your session.
- Where the fish feed in the column dictates how you feed for roach. If fish are up in the water catapult maggots and casters. If they are on the deck, feed these baits inside balls of groundbait to get them to the bottom.
- The Most Exciting Time of The year. A New Fishing Season begins.
- Why Do I Love Fishing The River So Much?
- Ready For Your First Trip Fishing on The River?
- Angling Association Waters.
- River Levels: Check Before You Go.
- Flowing Water: Fishing Rivers Is A Different Kind of Challenge.
- River Fishing: The Main differences.
- Different Day, Different River.
- The Cattle Drink. A Matter of Respect.
- Catch Expectations When Fishing Rivers: Set A Realistic Target.
I have been fishing for 60 years and there is still nothing that gets me more excited than going on my first river session of the season. I labour for days beforehand getting my tackle ready. Checking line, cleaning reels, tying rigs, tying hooks, making sure my shot dispensers are full and generally polishing everything that doesn’t move and usual...
When you were a child did you ever hang precariously over the sides of a bridge, gazing into crystal clear water, mesmerised as shoals of fish swam by? I used to spend hours hoping to see the bigger fish, perhaps a chub or even a monster roach. Barely discernible underneath the showstoppers an experienced careful eye could also see gudgeon and ston...
Environment Agency License.
If you are a newcomer to fishing a river then the first thing you need to do is ensure that your paperwork is in order. I am going to assume that you already have experience of fishing commercial waters and that you have your Environment Agency Licence, which is a prerequisite even if you want to catch fish out of your own garden pond. Without an EA license you simply cannot fish inland water anywhere in the UK, even if you own it.
Paying for your day.
The next thing you need to do is to arrange for permission to fish the venue you select. Unlike commercial fisheries where you can just rock up and pay the man, most rivers need a little more pre-planning. Virtually every fishable stretch of river in the UK is managed by an organisation of some sort, but there is rarely a man waiting at the gate to take your money. The simplest way to gain access to river fishing is to fish a day ticket water, many so called ‘town waters’ are run this way. Ve...
If you really want to get away from the crowds you may feel that you prefer to avoid town waters. Most stretches of river are managed by angling associations, both big and small. In my own area the Birmingham Angling Association, one of the biggest angling associations in the country, manages large stretches of many rivers in and around the Midland...
Before you go fishing on a river always check the river levels. This is not so important in the middle of summer but many rivers will carry far more water in autumn and winter. You may live near a tidal river, so a knowledge of the tide tables for your areawill be important. This is a copy of a screenshot that I made earlier this year as I was plan...
There will be many anglers out there who have never seriously fished a natural venue. This might particularly apply to the younger generations, perhaps, who have grown up with commercial fisheries which are a ready-made and wonderful opportunity to catch lots of fish right on their doorsteps. The world has changed from the days when kids like me us...
Commercial fisheries bring their own challenges and it certainly takes a great deal of skill to regularly catch more fish than those around you, but they are different to rivers in so many ways. Commercial fisheries are run by an owner/manager who wants you to have a good day, so you always know there are lots of fish in there. You also generally k...
A river can be different every time you go. The depth changes with rainfall, as does the strength of the flow. Huge rafts of weed or bits of tree will come floating by in evidence of events taking place far upstream. Some pegs are precarious, fully testing the mud feet and adjustable legs on your box; no flat level platforms here. You may have to r...
There are many pegs known as ‘the cattle drink’ because that is exactly what happens there. If you are afraid of cattle and are unused to rural ways you may want to avoid these pegs. Set your stall out here and you need to be aware that you may be surrounded by bovines that will not take no for an answer. If they want to drink they will enter the w...
If you are familiar with commercial venues you will often approach a day’s fishing with the mindset of ‘how much will I catch today?’ On a river you might be better off thinking ‘will I catch today?’ The first challenge when river fishing is to catch your first fish and the second challenge is to catch your next. Consequently we anglers must adjust...
- Time for a change – go fishing on a river! A change is as good as a rest, or so they say, and when bites begin to dry up on your usual commercial pool or club water it might just be time to think about doing something completely different – heading to the riverbank for the challenge of fishing on a river.
- “I hate rivers – they move!” For some unknown reason rivers frighten many anglers – as one ‘big fish’ angler said: “I hate rivers – they move!” However, rivers really are easier to fish than most people think, and you probably won’t need any kit you don’t already have.
- Barbel fishing on a river. Widely regarded aa the ultimate coarse fish river dweller the barbel is custom built to withstand any current. They grow big, fight hard and are, arguably, the easiest of all river fish to catch because of their almost sheep-like willingness to follow one another and feed.
- Get the bait to the bottom where you are fishing. The answer is simple either use a bait dropper to deposit your free offerings straight to the bottom, a PVA bag attached to your hook or a feeder.
Jun 12, 2020 · Looking to go coarse fishing on running water when the season allows? Qualified Coach, Dominic Garnett is your guide to the essentials of river angling, from basic watercraft to common methods and fish species. Of all the places to fish in the UK, rivers are a firm favourite with many anglers.
Aug 1, 2024 · Everything you ever wanted to learn about how to fish a river, including understanding river environments, essential gear for river fishing, choosing the right baits and lures, effective river fishing techniques, common mistakes to avoid the next time you fish a river, and river fishing FAQs.
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Jun 18, 2024 · When it comes to flowing water, every angler has their favourite baits but it is clear to see there are certain winners when fishing for particular species. Whether you’re looking to bank a PB barbel , a big haul of bream or enjoy a day’s chub fishing, bait selection is key.
