tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890160818247783158.post1653619158489638417..comments2023-07-03T11:00:21.070+01:00Comments on Float, Flight and Flannel: A New Adventure is UnderwayGeorge Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422749226358557982noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890160818247783158.post-39824393760705310222014-12-01T14:46:45.219+00:002014-12-01T14:46:45.219+00:00Not the usual area I fish for Zander George but no...Not the usual area I fish for Zander George but not far away to be honest, well about 5 or so miles away. I'm planning to hedge my bets and try for Roach as well as the Zander if I do go and try for them. <br /><br />I really do need to give the Leam more of a go. Probably needs my full time attention though, that's the issue. It's certainly got plenty of potential. The Warwickshire Stour is very similar to be honest, some stupdily deep swims despite being narrow and I've had some half decent Roach from there. If I do go again I'd probably try at Offchurch. Mick Neweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534025506569660200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890160818247783158.post-30212780564505759072014-11-30T21:02:57.102+00:002014-11-30T21:02:57.102+00:00See below Sean something went wrong with lack of w...See below Sean something went wrong with lack of wifi there!George Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422749226358557982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890160818247783158.post-60713209853065047622014-11-30T21:02:04.375+00:002014-11-30T21:02:04.375+00:00If those roach were where I think they might be (i...If those roach were where I think they might be (i.e. your zander haunt) then I understand there are pound-plus fish to be had, so well worth shot...but then any canal where zander are well established is now worth a look these days, for sureGeorge Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422749226358557982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890160818247783158.post-43315441008800301172014-11-30T20:56:55.648+00:002014-11-30T20:56:55.648+00:00Yes, great to meet you Sean. We ought to organise ...Yes, great to meet you Sean. We ought to organise bumping into each other properly in future so we have more time!<br /><br />Another afternoon down there today with the littl'un added to the fast growing database but I'm looking forward to your next update first. I've a sneaking suspicion you might have had a fruitful few hours<br /><br />George Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422749226358557982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890160818247783158.post-35866062809279591062014-11-30T19:23:02.370+00:002014-11-30T19:23:02.370+00:00They're incredibly intriguing are't they I...They're incredibly intriguing are't they Ian? So unpredictable and diverse. Unlike the big rivers in all respects, but of course they are enjoyable too in a different way<br /><br />I'm hoping this might be another cycle occurring before my very eyes and in not too many years time the Leam might again start producing real specimens again, but if not it's all good stuff anywayGeorge Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422749226358557982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890160818247783158.post-90527521339237659692014-11-30T19:16:12.558+00:002014-11-30T19:16:12.558+00:00I'd never seen the like on a river, that I rec...I'd never seen the like on a river, that I recall Jeff<br /><br />So many quality fish but I suppose in the former match fishing existence I would rarely have been on the river bank at dusk<br /><br />Let me know if you fancy a dabble sometimeGeorge Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422749226358557982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890160818247783158.post-70954498263670556402014-11-30T16:18:08.541+00:002014-11-30T16:18:08.541+00:00Looks an interesting bit of river George, look for...Looks an interesting bit of river George, look forward to hearing your reports. I spotted some topping roach down the cut recently, never seen it before but plan to try for them when I get a chance Mick Neweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534025506569660200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890160818247783158.post-63318991900342078122014-11-30T15:28:27.234+00:002014-11-30T15:28:27.234+00:00It's nice to read a report on that stretch Geo...It's nice to read a report on that stretch George and it was good to meet you too - if only briefly. <br /><br />It's an intriguing bit of water and there's plenty of variety to go at across the various access points. I just find that deep section to be such a draw though.<br /><br />I hope you continue to enjoy your sessions down there. Lots to discover I'm sure...Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04638111924257280904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890160818247783158.post-84419374998571695572014-11-30T13:03:26.151+00:002014-11-30T13:03:26.151+00:00Love small rivers! Had some happy days on the Rive...Love small rivers! Had some happy days on the River Mease with some big chub, including what is still my PB at 5lb 15oz, sadly all long gone.Toodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08006248852152006006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890160818247783158.post-5105824843395963282014-11-30T10:53:42.408+00:002014-11-30T10:53:42.408+00:00Sounds interesting, George. Quality roach topping ...Sounds interesting, George. Quality roach topping always is to my mind — but the prospect of catching of them fills me with a primal urge. It happened to me on the Avon one night while fishing meat for barbel. They were driving me crazy because I hadn't the bait for them! I never found them again. I'd love to fish the Leam again, have once but it was a dire day without bites. It was very deep, as you say. Jeff Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16164198326538064799noreply@blogger.com