Well the year has turned and it’s time to reflect on the
first part of my winter fishing. To be honest I am only counting from November
as October 2018 was really a continuation of summer, temps up to 19 degrees C
during the day, sunny and warm so not like winter at all. November found me on
the Waveney around Bungay. Pike up to 6 pound were in abundance using a wobbled
deadbait. A session using a light quiver tip produced plenty of roach and dace.
December I did a night session for carp in Essex on a gravel pit and was happy
with a fully scaled mirror carp of ten pounds. Not a big fish but so beautiful.
At the end of December I had a couple of sessions at Ellingham Hall lakes
Norfolk. I fished with punched bread and worms as bait and fed liquidised
bread. Plenty of roach and rudd along with small perch were caught as well as
some small carp up to three and a half pounds.
I feel that in winter it’s really important for me to catch
fish. In the summer I may take a risk and try some challenging waters as even
if I don’t catch at least it’s pleasant and warm. Winter when you are not
catching is hard for the soul. I am now planning to try rivers again and
deciding what to go for is part of the fun for me. Happy New year everyone and
tight lines.
