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Diary of an average angler

Who favours traditional methods & baits

fisherman

This diary dates back to a holiday in 2003 when I think the urge to get back into fishing took off. From around 2007 the trips became more frequent with 2010/11 probably being the peak of activity.
Things again pick up in 2020 - a sort of rebirth!

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Local drain - Chatteris (2)

Fillenham's Drain
Venue: Local drain

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Arrival time: 10.00
Weather: Bright but with some cloud & drizzle. Much colder than of late.
Tackle: 14ft Shimano match rod, Rapidex II 2400 centrepin, preloaded waggler, 6lb line with 3.8lb Supplex leader and 14 eyed hook.
Baits: Sweetcorn & bread flake
Fish: Blank

Following heavy rain I knew that the rivers would be up so decided to make another trip to the local drain. I had wlaked it the previous day and it certainly appeared more appealing than a river heavy with rain. However, unlike on my previous visit there were no quick bites. In fact there were no bites full stop. I then I learned something even more disappointing.

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Species: Blank

Local drain - Chatteris (1)

Fillenham's Drain
Venue: Local drain

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Arrival time: 13.30
Weather: Overcast with some light drizzle. Still mild for time of year.
Tackle: 14ft Shimano match rod, Rapidex II 2400 centrepin, porcupine quill, 6lb line direct to 16 wire hook.
Baits: Maggots.
Fish: Rudd, roach & perch

While waiting to get the auxiliary battery changed on my car I didn't want to use it any more than necessary. So I decided to check out a small drain that runs along the edge of town. I had spoken to a couple of young lads a while back whom I saw in town carrying fishing rods, asking them where they fished. They said 'The Stink', a local name for the drain. I've never witnessed a 'stink', but that's what they call it. During a previous walk I had seen a spot where there were signs that people had fished, so that's where I headed.

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Species: Rudd, Roach, Perch

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