I fished The Avon at Upper Winkton yesterday, one of the few places accessible in the current flood conditions, although I have to admit my true reason being the reports of 2lb+ roach that have been caught there recently.
Anyway, after some searching around I found a shoal of dace and roach, which although did not go above 6oz gave good sport on light tackle ( Hardy Wallis Rod , Trudex Pin and crowquill avon) and I probably ended up with around 15lb of fish. Good sport on a beautiful but underfished stretch of river that's available on a cheap day ticket.
If folks are interested I'll continue river reports from this part of the country.
John.
Hampshire Avon, fishing report.
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Mark
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Re: Hampshire Avon, fishing report.
That would be great John. :thumb:
Shall I set you up with your own journal section.
Shall I set you up with your own journal section.
Mark (Administrator)
The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
where you find only elder trees, nettles and dreams. (BB - Denys Watkins-Pitchford).
The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
where you find only elder trees, nettles and dreams. (BB - Denys Watkins-Pitchford).
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JohnL
Re: Hampshire Avon, fishing report.
Thanks for the offer Mark but since it will probably be only an occasional entry I think it will be best for me to stick it under the relevant river.Mark wrote:That would be great John. :thumb:
Shall I set you up with your own journal section.
John.
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Re: Hampshire Avon, fishing report.
No problem John.
Mark (Administrator)
The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
where you find only elder trees, nettles and dreams. (BB - Denys Watkins-Pitchford).
The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
where you find only elder trees, nettles and dreams. (BB - Denys Watkins-Pitchford).
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Davyr
Re: Hampshire Avon, fishing report.
I've never fished the Hampshire Avon, despite always wanting to. Would this be Christchurch Angling Club water, John? Their website makes mention of "guest tickets" but doesn't say how you obtain one (unless I've missed it). Are they available on the bank, or from tackle shops?
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JohnL
Re: Hampshire Avon, fishing report.
Yes it is Christchurch water. They do day tickets for this stretch available from tackle shops in Christchurch and Ringwood, I think it's £6.00 a day.davyr wrote:I've never fished the Hampshire Avon, despite always wanting to. Would this be Christchurch Angling Club water, John? Their website makes mention of "guest tickets" but doesn't say how you obtain one (unless I've missed it). Are they available on the bank, or from tackle shops?
John.
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Davyr
Re: Hampshire Avon, fishing report.
Blimey, that sounds like good value - I may have to head down in that direction for a week next year!
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Weyfarer
Re: Hampshire Avon, fishing report.
I'd positively embrace up-to-date lower Avon news Johnl. I had intended to fish the Royalty last week but went down with the dreaded manflu. Not so long ago there were weekly fishing reports posted on the Royalty and Winkton website but for some reason these no longer appear. Give me a shout if you catch a two pound roach- I'm still after my first after 50 years of trying.
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Wallis Master
Re: Hampshire Avon, fishing report.
If you are after the roach, I'd suggest Britford which is near Salisbury. It regularly produces 2's
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JohnL
Re: Hampshire Avon, fishing report.
How much is a ticket there now?Wallis Master wrote:If you are after the roach, I'd suggest Britford which is near Salisbury. It regularly produces 2's