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Re: Postponed Issac Walton Plate Contest

Thanks for clarification. Update on venue, although I have rarely fished it, walked it a few times over the winter. The lock repairs at Wolverley are now complete and canal open to boats. Over winter when closed, water crystal clear, like a chalk stream. Couldn't see any small fish or silvers, but did spot one shoal of decent chub that seemed pretty nomadic. There is one very shallow area where the canal narrows through a cutting and rock falls have deposited a lot of sand on bottom, making it very shallow all the way across. May be best to avoid pegging here. Speaking to locals, don't think many skimmers show this far down, so suspect target fish will be roach, perch and chub. Hope this doesn't give too many secrets away, but this contest is supposed to be a bit of fun and this information may help those travelling from some distance who have never seen the venue.

Posted on March 13, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Postponed Issac Walton Plate Contest

Morning Gentlemen. I have in my diary that saturday 25th is the date for the re-arranged knock up between members of the forum, on the Staffs-Worcs at Wolverley? I put my name down originally and am still ok to take part. Could organisers please confirm that this is definitely going ahead and also details of times? Hope to meet some of you on the 25th.

Posted on March 13, 2023 at 10:38 AM

Re: Newhalls / Stourport - missing roach

Thanks for feedback Yorkie - good to know that they are still around. I've got too used to bagging up when conditions are spot on and my stick float skills are ok, but probably lack the finesse and subtle tactics to catch when conditions are more challenging.

Posted on February 20, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Newhalls / Stourport - missing roach

Just wondered how members have fared with roach fishing at Stourport this winter. Like last year I have found it hard going and worryingly, haven't seem a roach. Have caught dace and the odd perch from normally reliable roach pegs. I suppose conditions haven't helped with flood water before Xmas and now the river is low and clear after no rain for 4 weeks. It's probably me, but I am finding the Severn tough going

Posted on February 19, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Old Blokes falling Over

Having recently suffered cracked ribs having been pulled over on wet flagstones by my dog, I am seriously thinking about bankside safety, especially given my advancing years with winter on the way. So - two questions. Firstly, recommendations on good non-slip footwear. Also - does anyone wear buoyancy aids on the bank just in case the worse happens and if so any recommendations on type / spec? Old people seem to fall over all the time and reluctantly, I have come to realise that I am now an oap not a teenager.

Posted on November 05, 2022 at 12:50 PM

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