Astwood Bank Angling Club Forum

Same as any river.

Is this your first time pike fishing on a river?

Don't worry Dougie, will son be February, stock up on luncheon meat and tie plenty of rigs.

Where at?

Didn't know there was a specimen lake at Alvechurch

Your 2 dropped runs could have been rudd as Alv 2 is full of them.

Been using farsons for years, it used to be quite good until they started to want money.

Hi, I stick to the pike season so haven't tried the lake in the warmer months. There aren't really many pike in there, but there are a couple. Pike are usually found around their prey, this varies depending on the day. Look for strikes, shoals of fish scattering and jumping in panic. Start at one en...

Bradley Green

All the fish have shrunk

What do you class as good catches?

Take a brolly, you may need it.

Hi John, The track down to Abotts Salford lake was recently done by the farmer, it's a shame he hasn't done down the lake itself as well. 99% of the platforms are unsafe, the club is aware of this but unfortunately nothing has been done yet. Some of the platforms on the river side have been removed ...

According to http://astwoodbankac.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1059 the last day is the last Tuesday in April, although if it is after the 31st I am not sure if you have to pay the admin fee again??

Hopefully a sign of a good year for the club.

http://www.gofishing.co.uk/Angling-Time ... cord-year/

One rule for one and one for another.

Nope.