I went over the river this afternoon and fished into darkness, the water temp was 6.4 and the river was pretty low but had some colour in it. Me and my mate
both blanked, still it was nice to be out in the sunshine, very cold though.
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Posts: 898 (21/02/08 15:17) |
WT 46ºF at noon today (21/2). Was out chubbing near Newbury - managed 10 to 5lb5oz. Also had a small barbel on the float which was nice!
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I think the frosts have stopped for the next few nights [touch wood], roll on the weekend! So some of us mite be in for the odd fish.
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Posts: 41 (23/02/08 14:20) |
Hi Folks
My mate Mark had an afternoon off work on Thursday and went out and caught this cracking 14lb 1oz Kennet barbel, I have to say he does deserve this fish as he has been out there putting the hours in 2 or 3 sessions per week come rain or shine, well done Mark 
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Posts: 35 (23/02/08 23:53) |
great fish kevin and well done mark.
fished today from 11am to 7 45pm and sat it out in 1 swim and was rewarded with 1 bite and a 10lb 10oz barbel.fish took a cut down boilie wrapped in paste and took just as it got dark. mv |
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Posts: 625 (24/02/08 17:05) |
Hi men ,
We fish the Teme / severn ( wife sue ) , and travel a bit to get there . We are looking to fish the Kennet next season as well , as its slightly nearer , and gives us options at flood times . Have looked at rdaa ,and thatcham , also calpac , and cemex . We are looking if poss to bring our jack russle as well . Lots there I know , but other than wassing im not sure where to look at . Not looking for secrets / swims , just some basic info , any help ? Hatter |
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Posts: 7 (24/02/08 18:19) |
Will be staying in Windsor mid-August for a week and, although my wife doesn't know it yet(!), will be hoping to squeeze in a couple of late afternoon
sessions on the Kennet; that's assuming there are any day ticket stretches. Have always wanted to fish this great venue and would appreciate any advice on
where to start. I don't expect info on specific pegs - that takes the fun out of it for me - but would value advice on stretches that can be fished on a
d/t. Much of my fishing is 'sit and wait' on the Trent; does the same apply on the Kennet or are roving tactics best? What sort of baiting
strategy/hook-baits are likely to be needed (assuming normal sumer conditions). I know August is a long way off but I'm already looking forward to it!
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Posts: 124 (24/02/08 20:48) |
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Posts: 20 (24/02/08 22:24) |
Nice fish mark well done fella. Water temps today were 48 - 49F nice and warm, thets hope the rain sets in for a while. Managed and 3lb4oz sea trout on
the kennett yesterday and a 6lb whiskers today, River was looking in good form today.
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Posts: 42 (24/02/08 22:30) |
Hi Folks
Me and my mate went out this afternoon, water temps were 9.6 (49) there is tinge of colour in the water but its running at normal levels. I hooked a fish at around 3 pm but the hook pulled. We had 3 fish around 6.30pm all within 10 mins of each other during a short heavy down pour of rain. I had a 9lb dead and my mate had a 9lb 10z and small one around 6lb. I am very happy with my fish as its my first since around November! |
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