fishing in scottish waters forum

ScottishScript · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 14 Location: Glasgow, Scotland

I'm determined to catch more of these elusive beasts this coming summer and I want all the ammunition I can get, starting now.

So please, all you successful Tenchers out there, lend me your bullets of wisdom.

I've decided to concentrate on a small "secret" Tench pool I've discovered, that way I know they're actually down there as opposed to grazing half a mile up the canal.

Come to think of it, shouldn't there be a folder for each Scottish course species?

Davy Forrest · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 41 Location: Blantyre

I would float fish and accurately Plumb the depth so I could lay my bait hard on the bottom. I use 2or 3 Maggots on a size 14/16 hook.

Groundbait frequently with a Secret mix of breadcrumb and other ingredients.

I have had loads of good Tench from the F&C Canal near Twechar.

Davy.

ScottishScript · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 14 Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Thanks Davy, but you left out the most important part, the contents of your "secret" mix. I know I could devise my own secret mix and God knows I've tried, but they all turn out to be crap secret mixes.

I've done the depth plumbing thing, caught them that way, but what I'm seeking is consistency of method and success.

If you don't want to surrender your secret, is there perhaps something I can buy off the shelf that you've found to be a consistent winner?

Thanks in advance.

CHAPELHALLANGLER1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 32 Location: chapelhall

Guys could you give me a few pointers for any lacations to try for the green monster Laughing

I am mostlly a trout angler but I would like to give tench a go..I am from the Airdrie area and cant drive Embarassed

So have to use the old feet or my mates for transport. Exclamation

Any info wld be great,

Cheers
Gary

Davy Forrest · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 41 Location: Blantyre

Monklands canal, I used to be a member of the Monklands course angling club and know there is a good head of Tench in the canal. Also holds lots of Roach, Bream and Carp.

Davy.

CHAPELHALLANGLER1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 32 Location: chapelhall

What part of the canal,,is it the part beside esbeside part across from the school... Question

what is the best method and bait to use Cool

cheers

Davy Forrest · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 41 Location: Blantyre

That's the place Garry, also further down way beyond the park. Float fish with the bait (Maggots) close to or on the bottom.
Groundbait, use a mix of Breadcrumb and Van Den Eynde Expo groundbait.

Davy.

CHAPELHALLANGLER1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 32 Location: chapelhall

Going 2 forth `n clyde 2morrow behind oki i think for pike maybee give the wee green monster a wee go Embarassed

c what hapens n let us know

l8ts

g...

gizzy · Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 1

fished the monklands canal many times but never caught any tench at the blairhill stretch.had some success with the carp in the canal.

the fishing has been poor on the carp front for a while,rumor has it that many fish have been given new homes!!!!

i fish with either bread or sweetcorn on simple float tackle.nothing to fancy.

scottish script would your pond be the one milngavie? if it is i have fished it many a time.no monsters in the pond i have some just over 3lb.but most run to 1lb mark the pond is so small most of the tench are stunted in growth.

good luck.

CHAPELHALLANGLER1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 32 Location: chapelhall

IZ that the one were the go rock climbing if it is ive seen a few been caught plus some roach na few jack`s as well