tench
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Early Spring Tench Tactics
The last time I filmed a tench video for Korum, I was sat behind the rods on a big pit, hoping for a proper lump. This time around, things couldn’t have been more different. We wanted to create a video that covered early spring tench tactics and it was still really cold in the mornings,…
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Big Tench Fishing
Fishing for big tench is an exhilarating experience that every angler should try. Tench, often referred to as the “doctor fish” because of their slimy coating believed to have healing properties, are known for their strong fight and elusive nature. They are a beautiful fish with an olive-green hue and bright red eyes, making them…
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Early Season Tench Fishing: A Simple Guide
As the weather warms up in spring, many anglers start thinking about tench fishing. Tench, with their olive-green bodies and red eyes, are known for being strong fighters and can be a rewarding catch. Early season tench fishing has its own unique challenges, but with the right approach, you can have a successful and enjoyable…
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Tench fishing tips – target shallow lakes
As the angling calendar moves into April, I’m keen to catch some early season tench. I’ve found that shallow lakes warm up more quickly than deeper ones and I know a few lakes with the potential for some decent tench. I love to catch tench on the float as you can see a lot more…
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Tench Fishing with the Method Feeder
The Method Feeder and pellets has been very effective for me when natural baits are attracting too many nuisance fish. It’s late spring and I went from using worms and maggots to adopting an all pellet approach to land some cracking fish from a new venue. You can view my Tench Fishing with the Method…
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Tench Fishing in Hertfordshire
It’s fair to say that I’m at a bit of a loss when the rivers close mid-March. Through the winter, I will have been on the river consistently chasing Perch and Chub, and suddenly all that is taken away. Having said that, I’m all for the closed season. It’s good to give them a rest,…
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Reflecting on summer 2018 – fishing in Hertfordshire and Essex
I am a year round angler and always have been. I love seeing the seasons change on the bank. After a long winter fishing in fairly miserable conditions it’s so nice when the shoots of spring arrive. I really love the sunshine so by the time summer arrives I’m quite desperate! It’s now September and…
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Short sessions fishing the Old Lea Loop
I’ve kind of been forced to become a bit of a short session expert. I run two very busy web design companies and time is precious. It’s not a coincidence that one of my offices is right on the River Lea in Ware. I’ve been doing a few very short sessions, either in my lunch…