newbie sayin hi and after tips

[handse]

hi hi im new on forum and to zander though i did catch 3 last year when lure fishing for pike i was useing i storm blue crystal parrot curltail my favourate for pike , i fish matchs in the summer as well as chaseing barbell and cats, i enjoy the pike in winter and want to start catching more zander, i have brought a cabin boat and want to spend the night on it this weekend.
i will be launching on the on the severn near tewkesbury i would appreciate any advice, tips, hints, on locations, rigs, bait and anything else that would help me get those beautiful zeds thank you and tight lines...

[headless]

Hi

well come to the forum,

I spend 80% of my time after Zeds but that is in the Fens mainly. There are some forum members that fish the Severn out your way and I am sure some one will be able to help you with what areas to try etc....

Darrell

[Echelon Pest]

Hi Handse

You’re a brave man to spend a night on a boat on the river in these conditions; I wish you the best of luck. Surely you aren’t going alone?

Well it’s no secret that some good Zed fishing can be had on the Lower Severn and the WAvon (The current record fish is from the the Severn – I believe other ‘Record Fish’ captures across the UK haven’t been recognised).
http://anglingtimes.blogspot.com/200...lown-away.html

I fish a number of sections down from Worcester, but confess that my time Zed fishing hasn’t been great due to Barbel distractions. However, my preferences/experiences for what they are worth :-

Bait – Must be coarse fish. Livebait in daylight preferred. Deadbaits with head removed for scent/blood leakage.
Rigs – Resistance free. Eg small floats, run rings with ledger rigs. (Worth reading other rig related posts on this forum)
Weather Conditions – Preferred overcast other wise fish early/late. Bright light not good if river is running clear.
River Conditions – Anything from NSL to +2ft (0.6m) Some colour helps (I’ve not done well in ‘Chocolate’ conditions, high flood water or in this cold.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk...stationId=2022
Location – I haven’t personally found a hot spot but a mate who has a boat and echo sounder has located a few deep holes that do produce – apparently the depths in the river vary quite considerably so find something like this and you could do well. I bank fish and try to keep mobile during the day, so travel light to fish many swims. I guess its bait fish location that is the key.


Where do you intend to launch as I’m only familiar with Upton Marina.

Steve

[Zanderandy]

Hi and welcome, Although I only fish the Fens myself for Zeds, theres supposed to be some fantastic fishing down your way. If you can get hold of the dvd Predators, there is an episode on Zander with Matt Hayes lure fishing between Upton and Tewkesbury using slimline deep diving lures. Oh and be carefull as BAA have a ridiculous live bait ban.

[Echelon Pest]

Originally Posted by Zanderandy

Oh and be carefull as BAA have a ridiculous live bait ban.

Yes a recent rule, difficult to enforce if you're in a boat

Or just don't fish BAA waters

I think the vid you refer to has also been on Matts' TV programs - He lost a Pike that grabbed a small Zed if I remember correctly. I believe he also 'Guides' for predators on the Severn if you want to pay for his experience.

http://www.matthayes.tv/trips/


Honestly though, the Severn isn't that difficult.


Steve

[Zanderandy]

No mate, this is the one with a guy called kevin green and and Matt just stars in this one episode. Ive seen the episode you mentioned I think he was with Mick Brown that time.
Cheers
Andy

[ninja_death]

Yes the episode was with Mick Brown, Matt caught a zander and a pike grabbed it while he was reeling in. The pike followed the bait in but let go near the surface.