Ashby Canal
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:05 pm
The Ashby Canal was electro-fished about 4 years ago to remove the zander that had been introduced (probably in the 1970's), so I've resisted the urge to try it yet. It was also electro-fished back in the '80's and zander were found then too, and the EA currently ask that any zander caught are removed.
Even as recently as 2012, TCF magazine reported :-
http://www.tcfmagazine.com/news/item/10 ... nt&print=1
I have been told that bream are now returning towards Market Bosworth, and read a couple of years ago there were "Tench (8oz to 1lb) and skimmers (same stamp). There are roach, perch, rudd, chub and small carp also present."
I did have a few sessions a couple of years ago near the junction with the Coventry ... but blanked at every attempt, though I did have roach and perch on the Coventry nearby.
Part of the Ashby Cut are an SSI, above Market Bosworth, and therefore subject to seasonal restrictions.
I'm hoping that once I have the bit of surgery I'm awaiting (though the last waiting list I was on took 12 months to hit my turn) I will be able to investigate the 'Ashby Cut' more thoroughly this coming year.
Even as recently as 2012, TCF magazine reported :-
http://www.tcfmagazine.com/news/item/10 ... nt&print=1
I have been told that bream are now returning towards Market Bosworth, and read a couple of years ago there were "Tench (8oz to 1lb) and skimmers (same stamp). There are roach, perch, rudd, chub and small carp also present."
I did have a few sessions a couple of years ago near the junction with the Coventry ... but blanked at every attempt, though I did have roach and perch on the Coventry nearby.
Part of the Ashby Cut are an SSI, above Market Bosworth, and therefore subject to seasonal restrictions.
I'm hoping that once I have the bit of surgery I'm awaiting (though the last waiting list I was on took 12 months to hit my turn) I will be able to investigate the 'Ashby Cut' more thoroughly this coming year.