Tonythefish

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Re: Coppice Lake Tragic news if true. Coppice has been the jewel in the crown of Baa still waters, for many years. Noticed a decline in the fishing, over the last two seasons. Before that it was, a brilliant specimen carp fishery. I think extra angling pressure, after the first lockdown, has not helped, but my last two visits, in the last 6 months, resulted in previously unusual blanks. Still a lot of good fish present, but the venue needs fencing quickly if it, is to be saved. I brought up the issue of security at the Baa AGM several years ago, and this was addressed with a lock on the gate, and extra bailiffing. An otter fence would be, a great investment. Obviously the landowners permission would be needed, but time is short. Retreat farm, is a prime example of somewhere, Otters have been allowed free reign. Posted on January 03, 2022 at 10:48 AM
Re: BAA pools Have fished Coppice regularly for the last four years, and up to this season have seen the carp fishing improve each year. The average size of the fish was also increasing, nicely as well. Have fished it five times this season and have struggled on four of the five visits. Incidently the good day when I had five fish, was wet and windy. The fish are still there in large numbers, as can be seen on hot days. I think this year, with the extra numbers on the bank, the fishery has been hammered. Consequently more bait has gone in, the fish have not been so hungry, and have become more wary of rigs, and baits. This year has been a weird one. Hopefully next year things will improve. Posted on October 05, 2020 at 8:58 PM
Re: The River Teme and the introduction of Otters Have fished the Teme, my favourite river fairly regularly,, over the last four years. Have noticed a definite decline in Barbel numbers caught.. Have fished the river three times this season, and caught three Barbel ranging from 1lb 8oz to 7lb. There are still a good number of decent chub, over 3 lb to be had though. Seen one Otter in those three visits, at Doddenham, he surfaced at the end of my rod, crash dived when he saw me, then swam to mid river, lay on his back looking at me then away down river. Feel privileged to have, shared this moment, with this truly wild creature. In all my visits to the river, I have found no evidence of fish carcasses, on the bank. I don't think the otters take as many fish, as people may think. I think the Temes decline is more complicated, with water quality, abstraction, habitat destruction, and predation all factors to consider. Don't think the prolonged floods back in February, did it any favours either. I have mentioned this before, but the Teme always had a lot of streamer weed, in it, but it now seems to have vanished, leaving quite a barren river. Would love to know how, the water quality now, compares to forty years ago. The Teme will always look a beautiful river, but below the surface, things aren't how they should be. Hope this thread stimulates, some sensible discussion. T C. Posted on September 26, 2020 at 12:16 PM
Re: new to the rivers Welcome to the forum, which can be very helpful, in making the right decisions on where and when to fish certain venues. I have fished the Anker, Mease, and Trent baa fisherys quite recently. All three are nowhere near, as good as they were a few years ago. This mirrors a lot of baa waters in general. A mixture of predation, abstraction, and general water quality, have combined to give a slowly deteriorating fishing situation. The middle Severn is an exception, to this and summer time from Bewdley to Bridgenorth can be very productive. Don't get me wrong, the Baa ticket is a great investment at £40 quid. Also this deteriation is across all river venues, in general. So river fishing is far more difficult than it was, say 15 or20 years ago. Having said that, when you do catch,you should get greater satisfaction from it. I don't know how bad it has to get before the E A realise there is a big problem, and try and address it. All the Baa can do meantime is monitor the situation and lobby the EA to try to improve the situation. It is quite critical, to select the right venue on the right day. River levels and temperature are key to the difference between a decent day and a bad one. Keep the faith, try and get as much info as you can, from as many sources as you can. Posted on November 24, 2019 at 4:44 PM
Re: Every cloud has a silver lining! Good call tracker, I am very concerned about the amount of cormorants about at pres. I fish venues all over the midlands two or three times a week, and every time be it river or Stillwater I will see a number of these birds. They are a very cautious bird, and usually fly off if an angler appears. Many BAA waters are lightly fished this time of year, and I don't think many members realise the damage these birds can do to a quiet fishery. With the combination of cormorants , goosanders, grebe and otter and mink and fish predators it's a wonder there are any fish left in some stretches of water.. Don't know the answer to the problem, and if left nature will take its course, to the detriment of the fish in the short term. I would like to see a bounty put on the head of every cormorant in the country maybe trap or shoot them and the environment agency pay £10 for every dead bird handed in. Bit drastic you may think, but at the moment this problem is getting worse not better. Be interested to hear other people's thoughts on this problem. Tonythefish. Posted on March 02, 2018 at 1:35 PM

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Re: Coppice Lake

Tragic news if true. Coppice has been the jewel in the crown of Baa still waters, for many years. Noticed a decline in the fishing, over the last two seasons. Before that it was, a brilliant specimen carp fishery. I think extra angling pressure, after the first lockdown, has not helped, but my last two visits, in the last 6 months, resulted in previously unusual blanks. Still a lot of good fish present, but the venue needs fencing quickly if it, is to be saved. I brought up the issue of security at the Baa AGM several years ago, and this was addressed with a lock on the gate, and extra bailiffing. An otter fence would be, a great investment. Obviously the landowners permission would be needed, but time is short. Retreat farm, is a prime example of somewhere, Otters have been allowed free reign.

Posted on January 03, 2022 at 10:48 AM

Re: BAA pools

Have fished Coppice regularly for the last four years, and up to this season have seen the carp fishing improve each year. The average size of the fish was also increasing, nicely as well. Have fished it five times this season and have struggled on four of the five visits. Incidently the good day when I had five fish, was wet and windy. The fish are still there in large numbers, as can be seen on hot days. I think this year, with the extra numbers on the bank, the fishery has been hammered. Consequently more bait has gone in, the fish have not been so hungry, and have become more wary of rigs, and baits. This year has been a weird one. Hopefully next year things will improve.

Posted on October 05, 2020 at 8:58 PM

Re: The River Teme and the introduction of Otters

Have fished the Teme, my favourite river fairly regularly,, over the last four years. Have noticed a definite decline in Barbel numbers caught.. Have fished the river three times this season, and caught three Barbel ranging from 1lb 8oz to 7lb. There are still a good number of decent chub, over 3 lb to be had though. Seen one Otter in those three visits, at Doddenham, he surfaced at the end of my rod, crash dived when he saw me, then swam to mid river, lay on his back looking at me then away down river. Feel privileged to have, shared this moment, with this truly wild creature. In all my visits to the river, I have found no evidence of fish carcasses, on the bank. I don't think the otters take as many fish, as people may think. I think the Temes decline is more complicated, with water quality, abstraction, habitat destruction, and predation all factors to consider. Don't think the prolonged floods back in February, did it any favours either. I have mentioned this before, but the Teme always had a lot of streamer weed, in it, but it now seems to have vanished, leaving quite a barren river. Would love to know how, the water quality now, compares to forty years ago. The Teme will always look a beautiful river, but below the surface, things aren't how they should be. Hope this thread stimulates, some sensible discussion. T C.

Posted on September 26, 2020 at 12:16 PM

Re: new to the rivers

Welcome to the forum, which can be very helpful, in making the right decisions on where and when to fish certain venues. I have fished the Anker, Mease, and Trent baa fisherys quite recently. All three are nowhere near, as good as they were a few years ago. This mirrors a lot of baa waters in general. A mixture of predation, abstraction, and general water quality, have combined to give a slowly deteriorating fishing situation. The middle Severn is an exception, to this and summer time from Bewdley to Bridgenorth can be very productive. Don't get me wrong, the Baa ticket is a great investment at £40 quid. Also this deteriation is across all river venues, in general. So river fishing is far more difficult than it was, say 15 or20 years ago. Having said that, when you do catch,you should get greater satisfaction from it. I don't know how bad it has to get before the E A realise there is a big problem, and try and address it. All the Baa can do meantime is monitor the situation and lobby the EA to try to improve the situation. It is quite critical, to select the right venue on the right day. River levels and temperature are key to the difference between a decent day and a bad one. Keep the faith, try and get as much info as you can, from as many sources as you can.

Posted on November 24, 2019 at 4:44 PM

Re: Every cloud has a silver lining!

Good call tracker, I am very concerned about the amount of cormorants about at pres. I fish venues all over the midlands two or three times a week, and every time be it river or Stillwater I will see a number of these birds. They are a very cautious bird, and usually fly off if an angler appears. Many BAA waters are lightly fished this time of year, and I don't think many members realise the damage these birds can do to a quiet fishery. With the combination of cormorants , goosanders, grebe and otter and mink and fish predators it's a wonder there are any fish left in some stretches of water.. Don't know the answer to the problem, and if left nature will take its course, to the detriment of the fish in the short term. I would like to see a bounty put on the head of every cormorant in the country maybe trap or shoot them and the environment agency pay £10 for every dead bird handed in. Bit drastic you may think, but at the moment this problem is getting worse not better. Be interested to hear other people's thoughts on this problem. Tonythefish.

Posted on March 02, 2018 at 1:35 PM

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