With no further sign of grassies, the next morning I scaled down somewhat, to 7lb line and a strong size 10 with double corn, in the hope that I'd have a few more tench.
I'd had a couple over the last two days on heavy carp gear, with three grains of maize on a size 6, so they weren't especially fussy.
The bream were still active ( surprise surprise ), but by fishing a few yards away from the main baited area you seemed more likely to get a tench or carp.
It wasn't hectic fishing but they were all in good condition and really scrapped hard. I was using an old Fox 12 foot Floater rod, a cracking tool, with a very soft tip with power in the butt, just about perfect for this type of work.
Scaling down a bit resulted in five nice tench to 5lb 8oz, my biggest canal fish, so a good mornings fishing in my book.
The fishing is what we come for on these trips obviously, but it really is just a part of the experience.
Typically, we fish the morning, then retire to the van for a big breakfast, usually a dirty omelette ( copyright me ), coffee and a bit of lazing about, followed by an afternoon bike ride, with or without rods.
Its a great way for checking out new waters and enables you to add to your knowledge of the area. I've stumbled across loads of spots over the years doing this.
Normally there's a bait bucket in the rear basket, so we can pre bait any swims we fancy.
I can never be arsed to move the van, so the bikes are used to stock up on provisions in the nearest town too.
Then it's a meal at the van before the evening session. The day ends with a drink or two and more eating. And lots of talking bollocks.
Repeat the next day and for as long as possible.
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