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Diary of an average angler

Who favours traditional methods & baits

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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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River Great Ouse - Houghton (2)

Trout Stream
Venue: River Great Ouse |Houghton |Trout Stream

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Arrival time: circa 11.20 at swim.
Weather: Bright sunshine with light breeze.
Tackle: 10ft Fishtec Compact Float, simple SSG link, 6lb line, 6 hook.
Baits: Bread flake & cheese paste.
Fish: 3 chub

Back to the Houghton Trout Stream, this time to the weir pool at the head of the stream. A lovely spot but only three smallish chub caught. A swan rather ruined things at the end.

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Species: Chub

River Great Ouse - Houghton (1)

Trout Stream
Venue: River Great Ouse |Houghton |Trout Stream

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Arrival time: circa 11.00 at first swim.
Weather: Cloudy bright with a fresh wind.
Tackle: 12' Korum Multi-feeder, simple SSG link, 6lb line, 8 hook.
Baits: Bread flake & cheese paste.
Fish: 2 chub

I was keen to try this little stream but realised that with my recovering hip it might be difficult. And so it turned out. There were very few swims and some of them were quite challenging, involving wading through undergrowth and nettles, and watching out for uneven ground that could easily trip me up.

The first couple of swims didn't reward me, but in the third I had a bite within minutes of casting, fairly typical of chub if they're in residence.

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Species: Chub

Fields End (110)

Venue: Fields End

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Arrival time: 10.30
Weather: Sunny but chilly with a strong NW wind
Tackle: 14ft Shimano Speedmaster match rod, Rapidex 2400 centre pin with 5lb line, 4lb bottom & 14 hook. Insert waggler.
Baits: Hemp seed & sweet corn feed, corn, prawn, cheese paste & artificial casters on the hook.
All fish taken on corn
Fish: Four roach

Back to Fields End after my hip operation having missed the summer. After a few mild days the temperature had dropped and a fierce NW wind made things difficult.

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Species: Roach

River Great Ouse - Offord (12)

Mill Stream
Venue: River Great Ouse |Offord |Mill Stream

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Arrival time: 10.00 in car park
Weather: Overcast but not too cold with a fresh wind.
Tackle: 12' Korum Multi-feeder, simple SSG link, 6lb line, 8 hook.
Baits: Cheese paste.
Fish: 4 chub

First fishing trip after a hip replacement in August and although only 2½ hours, it was quite successful with two nice chub.

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Species: Chub

Exploring OBAS waters

Offord
Venue: Exploring

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I have a ticket for the Offord & Buckden AS club and as I'm still not able to fish I decided to explore a section of its waters that I hadn't looked at previously. I also checked out areas that I had fished which proved to be quite frustrating as conditions appeared ideal. I yearn for the day when my hip recovery is such that I can again sit and fish by a river.

Exploring a new stream

Trout Stream - Houghton
Venue: Exploring

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Having recovered sufficiently from my recent hip replacement, and been given permission to drive by the consultant, I set off to check out a small fairly local stream. It turned out to be very challenging and certainly not something I could take on until I'm much fitter.
I made a couple of mistakes in my commentary. It is Meadow Lane and not Mill Lane. And the angling club is Houghton Wyton & Hemingford, not Huntingdon.

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