Depending on when you head over the parking is free too. Once landed, be sure to have a strong disgorger or a pair of forceps ready to extract the hook carefully and swiftly. Nottingham, A1 Pits fishery extended northwards (downstream) towards North Muskham (Details supplied by Ricky Jordan via Facebook. Your feeder needs a loading of 50gr at least and, if its flowing very hard, that can be upped by adding clip-on leads up to a total weight of 80gr plus at times, advised Joe. Tangleproof Originally the River Devon ran alongside the castle walls with the Trent itself some 345 yards away. For example, I will cast out once per minute for the first half an hour in order to lay down a large carpet of feed particles in the swim. Day, night and season tickets available. Id be looking to establish if there are any potential snags and trying to ascertain the depth, looking primarily for a drop-off or gully, as these are where the fish tend to lie, just out of the main current. Joe always superglues the hook knot. Please park at right angles to the road to maximise the parking area and minimise disruption to local residents. There is just one tightly pegged and heavily pressured day ticket stretch at Smeatons where 6 or 7 pegs are squeezed into a 90 metre stretch of bank. There was a second ferry connecting Littleborough with Marton which is quite obvious from the above map and the aptly named Ferry Farm. I have received information from Len Duckworth (NPS Bailiff) that Newark Piscatorial Society has expressed their right to the ownership of fishing rights at this site and are pursuing their claim via the Angling Trust/ Fish Legal department to resolve the matter. Although they are fishing for big fish, they have found small, strong hooks like the Kamasan Animal in size 16 brings them more bites. FANTASTIC CHUB AND BARBEL FISHING RIVER TRENT - VIDEO 57 9,136 views Aug 10, 2017 Like Dislike Share Save ukfishingvlog 1.53K subscribers I returned to Fiskerton on the River Trent with. Can somebody confirm that the stretch under Racecourse Rd on Map 23 is still free? A ferry operated here until the late 1920s. Regatta Lake remains the only venue where England has won the World Angling Championships on home soil (so to speak). Sometimes called the conveyor stretch. All aspects of competitive fishing are covered, with in-depth features, advice and stories covering lakes, canals and rivers. camping caravan and fishing site set in very idyllic surroundings. Its possibly hard to believe but Holme Marsh village was once situated on the West bank of the River Trent until the cataclysmic flood of 1575 which changed the course of the river. . Never use less than 8lb main line and 6lb hooklength. [Please Note: Spring Lakes is a new leisure complex offering day and night fishing tickets. You can fish the Trent, or for really easy access there's Torksey lock, on the canal. We like to use a size 16, said Joe. Excellent source of information and an education that I have enjoyed. Tel: 0115 Top Tip The River Trent is arguably the UKs finest coarse fishery and certainly a magnet for barbel anglers from far and wide. APG Fishery (Gunthorpe Lock) reverted to a members only water on this date. The very best dont come cheap but if you want to drive at 200 mph you dont go looking at budget cars, do you? Both offer good river fishing with Roach, Bream, Chub, Pike, Perch, Dace and the occasional Carp and Barble. Hoveringham, DCAC stretch added. 1 A triple-caster bait hooked in this way is effective. Many leave disappointed, never to return. The river originates from Staffordshire, west Midlands of England, on the southern edge of Biddulph Moor. Also known as the conveyor stretch. 3. It is like any other barbel river. The spots by the outfall opposite the willows are hotspots for big barbel to over 10lb as is the weir further down. The riparian rights belonged to a retired clergy from Fiskerton who sadly passed away a number of years ago, so presume the rights have passed to his heirs. Why not have a nice stroll along the river trent. By far the best article on Trent fishing available. To the South we have the Newark Dyke. before continuing south through Ferris Provincial Park and Percy Reach. 2. "It produced a surprisingly unusual take to . Thanks. A horse would have been brlliant! Imagine that these days, eh? They rise well off the bottom to intercept food items and by using a long tail I can make the hook bait mimic all the loose feed that is trundling through the swim. Just be patient and let them run if they need to. Barbel do not feed exclusively on the bottom, despite them having an underslung mouth. Until as such time this matter is resolved do not be surprised if you are asked to pay twice to fish there. http://www.bobrobertsonline.co.uk/effective-barbel-rigs--part-one/, http://www.bobrobertsonline.co.uk/effective-barbel-rigs--part-two/. NG14 7JP. Once it gets to end of October you cant get a bite on float so April and may would give us a bit longer to enjoy this fantastic river. Great work clear boundaries shown. Worth noting is the cut-off channel on the East bank at Torksey where the Fossedyke begins. The scales pulled down to 38lb and ounces so I settled on 38lb. River Derwent: Darley Dale, mile. The ferry at Gainsborough was not replaced by a bridge until 1787. The First World War hindered progress and it wasnt until 1921 that the second, Holme Lock was completed. Similar titles have been bestowed upon anglers hurling heavy feeders in my direction from the opposite bank. To avoid confusion with Burton On Trent. 949 1812, Walkers Of Trowell, 9-13 Nottingham Rd, Trowell. Match ace Simon Willsmore landed a big River Trent trout during a match in 2015. 2023.01.24 Map 17. Details courtesy of Phil Blackburn. The cost is 60 for seniors, How to get there: Collingham village lies off the A1133 just northeast of Newark. The Flegbrough west bank I understand was Soldiers & Saliors, but is now from a personal visit is unaccessible .The East bank near Torksey Eva featured in the Anglers Mail last year with day tickets available from a club based on a local pub, regrettably I cannot recall The name, but the word White featured. Just then, Joe had to take a break from his Trent barbel lesson as his feeder rod arched over under the unmistakable strain of a barbel bite, and he leaned into his fifth hard-fighting fish of the day. Short stretch containing just 5 private pegs tucked in between the Ferryboat waters. Regards Kev. Maggots and casters still catch fish. It was ruled by a Saxon chief named Snot. There were, however, over thirty ferries that operated along its course, and numerous fords, where passage was possible, hence the names Hazelford, Wilford and the village at the bottom of this map, East Bridgeford. Worth noting that anglers must bring their own portable toilets, a first in the ever changing scene that is the River Trent. Owning Fiskerton and also Worsborough Reservoir was almost as good as having permission to print its own money. Will have a look at the high end feeder rods. Season permits: loads of places. Great work Bob, hope you get well soon.. Wow extensive insight brilliant read. Limited access but home to some big fish. Great work Bob. The other two main hook baits are corn and maggots. The current British barbel record was caught by Colin Smithson on 7th November 2019 weighing 21lb 2oz. Tel: Youve already found my web site and read the how-to, now find the Ultimate Trent Guide and read the where-to carefully. This is the shallow upper Trent, and it's a floatfishing paradise. Fishing The River Trent at Collingham 29 Nov 2018 Fisheries & Venues When the Division One National record was smashed in 2004 with more than 160lb of barbel and bream, it was all the encouragement Total-Fishing.com needed to check out the stretch of the River Trent that produced it. I actually hold a ticket for the opposite bank and you are effectively poaching in our water without making a contribution to the running of it. Hemp is still a terrific attractor. The run below Beeston weir is prime chub and barbel territory and gets even more interesting above. The Angling Times used the section for the final of their Winter League, it was also used to stage the European Championships. This is the result for river trent fishing and camping, please check the bellow links to know more: Large sites, separate from the RV campers encourage you and your family to get back to nature. Superb read, helped immensely locating start and ends if my SAA stretches. The choice is yours, you just cant use any bank sticks! 2 bedrooms. Collectively the clubs listed below manage fishing rights on the majority of the river covered by this guide. Another fascinating stretch of water starting immediately below Thrumpton weir, it heads under the Midland Main Railway viaduct past the River Soar confluence, joins up with the Erewash and Cranfleet canals, flows along a golf course, goes beneath the Donnington railway bridge and the lower entrance to the Sawley Cut. Last post by Dave Burr. Bob Roberts Fishing information for the complete angler, http://www.facebook.com/retfordanglingsupplies/posts/255098682573003, Book Review Before I Forget by Rod Hutchinson, Book Review The First Seventy Years Archie Braddock. This is the Drennan IM8. by TrentFisher Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:06 pm. A prime fishing location. That means having plenty of bait with you and being prepared to introduce it via a swimfeeder on a frequent basis. On the south bank we start a few hundred yards upstream of Swarkestone Bridge and continue downstream continuously (except . Keep up to date with the latest news, read about featured venues and find out about tackle offers. Great work bob. Where do the regulars head for? It is easy to vary the length of the tail anyway, and if bites are not being hit, I would have no hesitation in short-ening it. You must answer the question and acknowledge the rules to be able to post. Youll find a bit more depth than that here today. Derbyshire County Angling Club Coarse Fishing River Trent: Willington Finger Lake Stretch; mile; park at peg Many of the participants used it and on your permission, I will be including your maps in a video I am producing about the event for YouTube. At the same time, human remains in the form of a skull and bronze spearheads were brought to the surface. Members who wish to be accompanied by a non-fishing guest. Bob. Except perhaps that 30 years earlier, the Trent had a thriving Salmon run. Or go down the stepped up carp rod route, but is that what you really want? Angling Times stocked 102 barbel into the River Trent in 1956, but it's the work of Calverton Fish Farm that has really fuelled the big fish boom. Less tangible is the legend that Dick Turpin once lodged at the former Black Swan Inn. Whichever water you decide to fish please respect the club rules and wherever you can, please support these clubs by becoming a member. Perhaps your contacts at the Mail may be able to assist, it was featured in their were fish pages. You need to try and bully them as much as you can but, with a small hook and with their overall power in the flow, you cant give them too much stick or you may risk having the small hook pull out. At times of high flood the Trent reaches out almost to the A1 At Carlton. The floods were out. Barnsley DAA purchased the Fiskerton stretch of the Trent in the early 1980s (I believe) for what, at the time, was rumoured to be the kings ransom of around a quarter of a million pounds. Confirmed by fishery). HELP ME: If you spot an error or omission (and inevitably there will be some to start with!) No clubs to my knowledge run fisheries below this point. What cannot be seen is that this used to be the southernmost boundary of Sherwood Forest. 1. The same area has also produced a number of catfish. The margins on the river at this point are shallow and the lads had set up a few metres out into the flow. can you list any clubs or tickets allowing night fishing that are near a train station with reasonable taxi access?.i currently struggle to collingham from newark ng by taxi,not telling them how bad the road is! There are few clearer examples of how the Trents course has changed through history than at Shelford. Other high level markings can be found at Girton and on the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Which fish can I catch at Trent River? Take your time, but always keep in command. Im sure many anglers will find this guide a great help. The boundaries shown may be slightly out by a few metres but if anyone wishes to contact me through the web site contact form with more accurate details I will be happy to refine those details. Pure sport and thrills, seat of your pants excitement is now old hat. Never use less than 8lb main line and 6lb hooklength. Or that Nottingham was originally called Snotengaham? I would always advise making a few exploratory casts with an empty feeder first of all, added Joe. Feeder tactics would be my main method for any species. The island between the two weirs (Nabbs Island) is C&RT owned but fishing rights belong to Scunthorpe who do not allow fishing from the island at all (to protect Ladypits to the south of the island). Thought not. Old Iron and Steel stretch now shared with Scunthorpe AA. All Land adjacent to these fisheries is private. Youll find plenty of elbow room here. Thanks Bob didnt know that rule at all will keep it in mind now i have an old Daiwa porky pig with 4 oz tip and usually fish with 5lb main line to a shock leader but cant quite reach those distances but it must be my casting technique thanks for the info Bob and again a great read. Sadly no-one ever manages to share the photographs! Hi Prince Albert AS has fishin on the Trent at Burton and Alrewash, some more in the upper reaches. On the other side, you can fish slightly further to just past where the old toll bridge crosses. The Trent at Collingham is pretty featureless but full of barbel. For fishery limits, rules, prices, how to obtain tickets, match details, etc, for the above mentioned clubs please visit the respective web sites. http://www.facebook.com/retfordanglingsupplies/posts/255098682573003. Its not about magic baits or fancy rigs. It is not my intention to include ticket prices as these are subject to change but you can simply follow the web links to where the most recent details should be available. The presence of shells on the shoreline of tidal sections of river show that this is an area holding lots of natural food and is therefore likely to be an excellent fish-holding area. The southern channel at this point was used for powering mills as it became too shallow for navigation. Indeed Holme was the crossing point to Langford (long ford) but today they are both on the East bank. They appear beneath each map, starting with this little gem. The operations were periodically halted by the discovery of the tusks and teeth of mammoths which had to be recorded by palaeontologists before digging could continue. Please abide by the signs on site. Stretch above Beeston updated courtesy of info from Peter Barker. Typically, Joe and Malcolm say you need to be armed with at least five pints of hemp, three pints of casters, a pint of red maggots and a couple of tins of corn, for a session on this part of the river. Please credit the web site/ guide as that way it reaches more people. Required fields are marked *. Enough of the sight-seeing though, let's get onto the fishing. River based, they may entertain or even educate you, but without researching them I might have lost interest in the project. Gunthorpe Camping is a small family-friendly site set on a level grassy paddock next to the River Trent, making it most handy for riverside walks and bike rides direct from the grounds, and canoeing, kayaking, fishing and boat trips all nearby. 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