Having recently joined the local angling club I ventured out on the river for a stab at some Perch fishing, mostly utilising the Ned rig. I have to say I do quite like this slow finesse style of lure angling.
Armed with my HTO Rock Rover and Shimano Vanford spooled with HTO X8 0.8pe I fished a stretch of the Stour near to my house.
The first few swims I fished I never had a touch, but soon Jack Pike started picking up my Lures.
I have actually had a follow off a decent Perch here before but cannot get a take off of it, I thought I’d be in with a chance fishing this slow and light, but no joy sadly.
I had a flick against some debris caught up on the far bank while half talking to a dog walker. Just very subtly imparting some action while keeping the lure in a static-ish position, I had a take.
I could feel I had a decent fish on as it stayed deep. I figured it to be another but better Pike, this fish was putting up a spirited fight and as I bought it up through the gloomy looking water I realised I had a bit of a special fish on.; A Chub!
Now I must apologise for my lack of fish handling skill here, I wasn’t doing it consciously. Regardless though the fish is too special to not share and she went back just fine.
I carried on for another hour and caught maybe four or 5 more Jacks before heading home Perchless.
After mowing the lawn and a spot of lunch, I felt a bit greedy and popped down to another stretch I like and have had Perch from before, alas after many swims I barely had a touch until the sun dropped. As the sun started to set my lure got picked up and my rod got slammed over by what was most certainly not a Perch!
A fairly good fight ensued which with patience and play, I won with another fish in the net.
Well not the best days Perch fishing but certainly a memorable day!
I don’t know if the passers by who kindly took my photos will read this but I appreciated it a lot.
The rivers close soon too and I’m unsure if I will manage another session before they do, fingers crossed though I will get some Perch soon.
Tight lines
