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Tag: perch
A change of tactics and the roach play ball (roach article and video, entry 439)
Click images above to enlarge As we approach the middle of December and the days get shorter, even for someone … More
A green shield bug, a serotine bat and some perch (perch article and video, entry 430)
Click images to enlarge One of the benefits of being a solo angler is that I can fish for … More
Read, think, work out, and put into practice (perch article and video, entry 427)
Click here for more After distractions of the nicest possible kind, ie fishing for other species, I am back on … More
So which one is the stalker? (perch article and video, entry 421)
Click images to enlarge If you read my Angling Journal regularly then you will know that I fished a reservoir … More
It’s about inspiration, not imitation (perch article and video, entry 419)
Click images above to enlarge When you think of the lower Severn the species that immediately come to mind are … More
The belly dominates the brain when fish are hungry (perch article and video, entry 414)
Click images above to enlarge One of the great benefits of being an all-rounder, as I class myself, is that … More
When are you going to wrestle my perch? (perch article and video, entry 412)
Click images above to enlarge I had a text from Steve Collett recently asking if I would like to fish … More
The canal throws up a mixed bag (perch article and video, entry 409)
Click images above to enlarge Although perch are my favourite species, as an all-rounder I do target a number of … More
Not so much a farewell, rather a see you soon (perch article, entry 402)
Click images above to enlarge Time certainly flies and it was just like five minutes ago when, on the … More
Setting the alarm for perch o’clock (perch article, entry 401)
With the river season counting down in days rather than weeks, and with the Severn looking in decent condition, I … More
The perch bug bites (perch article, entry 399)
After three week’s worth of articles on pike fishing, I was getting the perch bug. And with limited time, and … More
You have to be in it to win it (perch article, entry 395)
Having missed so much perch fishing during the recent ice age, getting back on track the last couple of weeks … More
The only thing biting freely was the east wind (perch article, entry 394)
There is one topic that consistently finds its way into the conversation of people from the British Isles, and that’s … More
My new year suddenly comes to life (perch article, entry 393)
If there’s one thing I like, as an angler who fishes throughout the year, it’s a window of opportunity. Of … More
My own personal autumnwatch (perch article, entry 387)
The first session in this article saw me back at Dudmaston pursuing what are proving to be rather elusive perch. … More
Back on coarse with my favourite species (perch article, entry 386)
Following my excursion to the coast in last week’s Angling Journal article, this week it’s back on course with my … More
The legend. And the secret spot (perch article, entry 384)
We all know how secretive the angling world can be at times, and with good reason as well. Now that … More
I’m Stewart Bloor not Stephen Baldwin (perch article, entry 380)
With my last perch session being the one where I lost the fish of a lifetime, you’d have thought there … More
The one that got away (perch article, entry 378)
Following my recent perch exploits on ‘the carp venue’ there was only one thing on my mind this week. Fishing … More
No slowing down as I get older (perch article, entry 377)
For me personally, the great benefit of being an all-round angler is that my fishing never becomes stale and dry. … More
Spreading my wings on the Dove (perch article and video, entry 374)
I love my perch fishing. If you are even just a casual follower of my Angling Journal you will immediately … More
Back on the canal after perch (perch article and video, entry 368)
Left to right: Four of the fish from this week…. a common carder bee on a spear thistle … More
Not feeling too ruffe about my mixed bag (perch article and video, entry 366)
Left to right: Bush vetch in bloom…… The bigger common……. Seggy Pool……. Should be in an … More
Or maybe just a right Charlie (perch article and video, entry 359)
Or maybe just a right Charlie Left to right: a first cast perch, the dandelion is … More
Groundhog Day on the canal (perch article and video, entry 356)
Groundhog day on the canal Left to right: a surprise bream, a mistle thrush, a … More
Went perch fishing, caught a carp (perch article and video, entry 354)
Went perch fishing, caught a carp Left to right: Caught on 4lb line, not bad… Butterburs … More
There’s always time for a new first (perch article and video, entry 353)
There’s always time for a new first Left to right: Woodland Lodge, my first carp of … More
Keeping it local (perch article and video, entry 351)
Keeping it local Left to right: the biggest perch of the week, my first ladybird of … More
Pursuing perch in the Principality (perch article and video, entry 350)
Pursuing perch in the Principality Left to right: an early perch in bright sunlight, the … More
Picking up where I left off (perch article and video, entry 349)
Picking up where I left off Left to right: my first big perch in Wales, another … More
Honesty and realism (perch article and video, entry 346)
Honesty and realism Left to right: little grebes on the canal, my only fish of the … More
Hobnobbing with angling royalty (perch article and video, entry 335)
Hobnobbing with the angling royalty This article begins with a visit to a commercial water. If you’re a regular … More
Winter came with a vengeance! (perch article and video, entry 334)
Winter came with a vengeance! As anglers we have had it easy so far this year since February. Yes, … More
Grub grabbing and perch pursuing (perch article and video, entry 333)
Grub grabbing and perch pursuing As you will see from the accompanying video, the week didn’t begin with fishing, … More
One fish but many methods (perch article and video, entry 331)
One fish but many methods This article is my 330th since launching my Angling Journal back in 2003, … More
Perch deserve an adverb! (perch article and video, entry 326)
Perch deserve an adverb! I use the statement ‘I love’ quite a lot. In fact, my Twitter page profile … More
Different venues – same species (perch article and video, entry 324)
Different venues – same species I wouldn’t describe myself as a particularly emotional person. Not that I’m hard-hearted either; … More
Arresting a few sergeants on the canal (perch article and video, entry 315)
Arresting a few sergeants on the canal We recently had a power cut at home and although, like most … More
Another surprise from the canal (perch article and video, entry 305)
Another surprise from the canal Some years ago , if I were asked the question ‘What is your … More
It’s a marathon not a sprint (perch article and video, entry 304)
It’s a marathon, not a sprint Labels are a fact of life and angling is no different. Not that we … More
Back to winter (perch article and video, entry 298)
Back to winter The weather has been very spring-like of late, and that of course has been an asset as … More
A close call but the fish is in the net (perch article and video, entry 293)
A close call but the fish is in the net I had made my plans and was looking forward to … More
Leaving it very late, but it comes good in the end (perch article and video, entry 289)
Leaving it very late, but it comes good in the end It’s been a cold week, not that I had … More
At last, the ice age comes to an end (perch article and video, entry 288)
At last, the ice age comes to an end With all the local canals, pools and ponds frozen solid, it … More
Now that’s what you call cold (perch article and video, entry 287)
Now that’s what you call cold There’s cold and there’s cold. And during the last week we have experienced some … More
Freezing cold but still catching (perch article and video, entry 286)
Freezing cold but still catching I enjoyed my perch fishing so much last week that I decided to continue where … More
Wet, Mild, Cold (perch article and video, entry 285)
Wet, Mild, Cold Last year’s Angling Journal got off to a slow start, or to be more precise it was … More
Went perch fishing…caught a salmon (perch article and video, entry 283)
Went perch fishing…caught a salmon I’ve been fishing the River Dove for a few years now and although mostly it … More
You can’t have it your own way all the time (perch article and video, entry 277)
You can’t have it your own way all the time It doesn’t matter how experienced we become as anglers, the … More
A barn owl makes my day (perch article, entry 256)
If you’re a regular visitor to my Angling Journal, you will obviously be aware over the last week or so … More
Enjoying myself on the cut (perch article, entry 255)
Although I am a serious angler in the sense that it’s more than just a casual pastime, I still feel … More
A change is as good as a rest (perch article, entry 254)
They say that a change is as good as a rest, and after several weeks on the gravel pit pitching … More
The snail’s on its way (perch article and video, entry 235)
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, but one promise I have made to myself for 2008 is to go fishing … More
By perseverance…the snail reached the ark (perch article and video, entry 234)
I was up bright and early on New Year’s Day. Being a teetotaller I had no issues with a sore … More
Three degrees and the fishing is slow (perch article, entry 233)
The water temperatures were rock bottom; in fact they didn’t break out of the three degrees bracket once during the … More
A nice Christmas present from the canal (perch article, entry 232)
‘Cold and dry’ was what I heard every night whilst listening to the BBC news on the television. I was … More
Ice nearly stops play (perch article, entry 231)
The bad news was that the head gasket went on my car, which is an expensive repair. But the good … More
The Severn is still a no-go area (perch article, entry 211)
With the River Severn still in the streets of Tewkesbury, Upton and Gloucester, I decided to give the rivers a … More
Some things you can do without, others you can improvise… (perch article, entry 193)
One of the great advantages of my current campaign for perch is that when I go spinning I can gather … More
The Molineux result compensates for the fishing (perch article, entry 191)
With limited time available, as I continued with my perch campaign, it was to spinning that I turned in terms … More
A prime candidate for pools fodder (perch article, entry 190)
After a number of spinning sessions on the canal for perch, I really wanted to do some bait fishing. However, … More
Continuing on track with a personal best (perch article, entry 189)
After my turn-around in fortunes last week, I couldn’t wait to get back on the canal in pursuit of perch. … More
A switch to perch produces the goods (perch article, entry 188)
We had some rain, I knew that, however I didn’t quite realise just how much until I passed over the … More
Apologies to Accrington Stanley (perch article, entry 132)
In last week’s update I described myself as the angling equivalent of Accrington Stanley. Well, this week I really must … More
The angling equivalent of Accrington Stanley (perch article, entry 131)
In real life (as opposed to my angling world, although some would question which is which at times) I am … More
A slow – and cold – start to the New Year (perch article, entry 130)
With the New Year just one day old I set off for the first session of 2006. Although still after … More
Another year rolls by (perch article, entry 129)
On the run-in to the end of the year I managed to get three sessions in, and on each one … More
The firecrest can wait! (perch article, entry 128)
After the quality perch I caught last week, there was only ever going to be one destination for the next … More
Thirteen is unlucky for some – but not for me (perch article, entry 127)
With a couple or so hours to spare in the afternoon, I decided to head off for the local canal … More
Heading east into the Black Country (perch article, entry 126)
The first session of the week saw me heading eastwards into the Black Country, where canals are everywhere, reminders of … More
Plenty of fishing… but not many fish (perch article, entry 125)
The title of this week’s article says it all really. And whilst some stories keep the reader in suspense, and … More
A nice chub diversion (perch article, entry 124)
Still very much enjoying spinning for perch, I decided to continue in that vein for the couple of sessions I … More
Not bothered about the odd blank or two! (perch article, entry 123)
Following my debut as a spinner last week, it was definitely a case of more of the same for this … More
My debut as a spinner (perch article, entry 122)
There is so much variety in the angling world that I doubt if anyone has tried everything. I know as … More
Farewell old friend (eel article, entry 47)
I suppose we all look for different things when we consider what car we choose to drive. Colour, fuel, economy, sunroof, … More
A bream in the hand is worth two in the pit (roach article, entry 44)
Living on the edge of the Black Country, in the small town of Sedgley, I am not that far from … More
A nice surprise on the Upper Severn (chub article)
Certainly at this time of the year, one of the most important considerations when planning an angling trip is the … More
The last time I went to Wales (chub article)
The last time I went to Wales was in May 2003 – the 26th to be precise! And what a … More
Third time lucky for the Sow chub (chub article)
I don’t know about you, but I’m not a morning person at all. Anytime before 7.30 am and I am … More
By-pass the starter and straight to the main meal (Roach article)
Click images above to enlarge One species that I do intend devoting more time to in the near future is … More