There is nothing like the anticipation of the rivers opening for coarse fishing, don't know what it is but the 16th always remains far more special than the opening of the trout season for me. I even managed to fish the evening of opening day having an unplanned escape from work early. So that was on the River Dove where I have had a few sessions over the last few weeks, my confidence was boosted on the first visit by a barbel.
09/07/2025 - Summer trotting part II (dozens of dace and a bit of improv)
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Whilst still windy, conditions had improved enough to encourage me to head
out again with the float rod. Had seen off a pint of maggots in my previous
sess...
3 days ago
I like to find different rivers to go fishing for different feeling.This tuck net is strong and steady with triangle shape, so it can be used for a big fish.
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