As the proposed Salford Friendly Anglers match had hit the skids, I had a free day – so took the opportunity to have a few hours on the lower Ribble after roach, dace and chub. I invited along the lads who had been prepared to fish Kingfisher with me – i think they enjoyed the change.
Rather than having an active day of wading and fishing the stick float – i decided to kick back and enjoy a nice sunny autumn day and sit behind a pair of tip rods (lazy lazy fishing on a proper bit of float water).
The downstream rod was baited with a single lobworm on a paternoster rig, just tempter in case there was a decent fish or two in the vicinity. The second rod was loaded with a BIG feeder filled with corn, pellet and swimstim green groundbait and I used a single grain of corn on the hook. As i expected, i had nearly a fish a chuck for most of the day on the feeder rod with the only barren spell coming as the tide came in and the river backed up with 2 feet of dirty water. This backing of the tide and the reverse flow was the kiss of death for the feeder as it seemed to stir up the debris on the bottom of the river, and i spent the rest of the session clearing leaves from the line. The other kiss of death were my skylining “friends” the brothers Carr!
Pauls net of roach and dace.
I thoroughly enjoyed the day out, which i capped off with a lovely 1lb8oz roach, though the great nets of roach and dace Paul, Chris and Dave (Meddyman) caught made me think that the next time I visit this spot I will leave the feeder rods at home, as they caught far more fish than i did using stick and waggler tactics.
The stick maestro in action.
140+ fish – an impressive tally from the East Manchester legend.
About time you posted this Mike I have been waiting for the Duddy spin on the days events!
The skylining was the price you paid for summoning me from my productive swim to photograph your roach, wish it was my fish. Although what chris's excuse was i'll never know he is only learning you know, all the gear no idea as opposed to my shite gear sort of idea.
And my net was way more impressive than the picture suggests a proper feeder masterclass hindered by running out of bait and trip to photograh your fish.
Dave was the only true angler giving it a proper go till lights out was expecting him to bag a big chub or barbel after we left as the light fell.
Plans have been formulated for another trip!
3lb perch is my target this weekened!
Paulc
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RE The above I have decided to resurrect my blog
http://salfordangler.blogspot.com/2011/10/ribble-trip.html
The truth is out there!
Paulc
Tremendous roach there Mike! Next time Judy is up with her relations in Accrington, I might just get her to drop me off on the tidal river for a crack myself.
This was certainly a day to remember, couldn't drag myself away, fished well into the dark. The day was fantastic, great company, amazing seasonal fishing, and beautiful location (compared to the Medlock). Salford Friendly Anglers has become of major importance to me, and with the fine efforts of all involved, one day this could be echoed on the River Irwell. Thanks again boys for the invite, much appreciated.