MATCH FISHING

BY PETE

Well, Spring has finally sprung and the fish in the local commercial fisheries are definitely starting to come out of their Winter slumbers. The weather and temperatures are improving too, with the evenings getting longer. Happy days!!

Hampshire Match Fishing Venues

The match weights on popular local venues such as FLE fishery at Ampfield, Dandys Ford fishery at Sherfield English and Witherington Farm fishery at Salisbury are steadily improving and in the last couple of weeks, winning weights have already hit 100lb plus at FLE, and 90lb plus at Dandys and ‘Withy’ as the fish start to have a munch in preparation for spawning.

As the lakes start to colour up with the increased activity, fish are starting to be caught in the margins too, another sure sign that it’s time to get out bagging again! Depending on what you are targeting, and where, regular light feeding with maggots, caster, pellets or corn should see a response almost anywhere now.  Just be aware that as it is still cold at night, it might
take a while before the fish feed freely and after mid-day is likely to be more productive, so don’t give up until the final whistle blows.

Latest Sonubaits products in store

On the subject of bait, check out the latest releases from Sonubaits, including a Robin Red range of groundbaits and pellets, Band ‘Um Wafters in 3 sizes and concentrated Bait Booster liquids (especially the Banoffee and Chocolate Orange flavours which you will want to drink yourself!!). All available in store or online at poingdestres.co.uk

You’ll find virtually any groundbait, liquid additive or hook bait the match angler could possibly want. Finally, if you’ve been ‘hibernating’ through the winter, waiting for the right time to get back out but weren’t sure if it was yet, the good news is….  that time is now!! Dust off your tackle, check those elastics and top up your terminal bits, there’s fish to be caught and prizes to be won!!

Tight lines, Pete.