🎣 It’s cold but as long as your bait’s in the water…
If you’re in the UK at the moment, you don’t need me to tell you that it’s cold. Very cold.
Although it’s not affecting my angling plans, it is very important to target the right species.
I have been pursuing roach anyway since the turn of the year, so it’s just been a case of carrying on with more of the same.
Back on the pool where I’ve visited for a number of sessions on the bounce, I fished one rod-length from the bank in six feet of water.
Presenting a grain of corn over loose offerings, I had to defrost the bait in my hand before throwing out.
Yes, it’s cold and I didn’t need a thermometer to tell me that.
I do repeat the mantra a lot, and with good reason, but as long as your bait’s in the water…
That was the case this time as well, with regular activity throughout the session.
Tackle: Greys Prodigy TX 12’ rod. Shimano 3500M reel. Maxima Chameleon 4lb line. Drennan 0.6g waggler. Drennan Super Specialist size 12 hook.
Nature notes: Grey heron in the margins when I arrived. Two calling ravens in overhead flight.