A nice Perch

Had a few hours out today in search of Barbel. The weather looked lovely driving to the river only for the heavens to open 30 minutes later and didn't stop until nightfall. Fished a proven stretch of the Ouse on the Olney ticket. Sadly the Barbel didn't put in an appearance but did manage to catch a nice Perch.



This was caught on double dendrobaena, which also resulted in a couple of small chub on the same bait. The Perch was Estimated at around 1 1/2 - 2lb.

Received nothing but crayfish bites on the other rod. Fishing with Halibut Pellets or spicy Tuna Boilies in conjunction with a large Pellet feeder rig. Last cast of the day a large pike decided to attack my feeder and saved me the hassle of packing up as it took the lot with her, who needs expensive lures when they'll just as happily attack a swim feeder.

Also tested out my new crayfish net bought from ebay for a fiver. I Managed to trap 4 crayfish and a confused Perch! I baited the Trap up with a dead Smelt and a few pellets, needless to say the smelt was left unharmed and they gorged on Halibut Pellets all day. They are just this minute chilling in a tub of water in the shed getting ready for a warm...Boiling bath at around 6pm tomorrow night!