2015 - GREENHILL AC - THURLASTON MOAT - FISHING WITH THE ROACHES

Thurlaston moat a small complex made up of 2 waters in the countryside some 400 yards from the main roads deep in the countryside where tranquility with nature is achieved. A beautiful crisp morning greeted me as i took a walk in the early morning to establish a peg i want to fish. The water was its usual brownish colour which is really good considering there are only a handful of carp in there . I think the natural spring that runs through it combined with a hefty population of Roach , Rudd , Perch , Crucian , Brown Goldfish , Chub , Barbel and many Tench keep a certain brownish colour all year round. However in the Summer the colour takes on a beautiful Emerald colour next to the profusions of lily beds that resurrect during the peak summer months.

A view from Peg 6 to the entrance and car park

My choice was peg 7 with Dean on Peg 10

Fish after fish were eager to snap up my single pinkie on a 22's hook to 0.08 bottom line using 4's elastic .

The odd small Perch showed

Considering the Roach had just come through the winter the roach were in pristine condition.

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Great condition fish

The fruits of 4 hours fishing in the morning are clear to see with 64 fish for an approx. 11-13lb

A great time at the Moat and no doubt it will fish more and more as the waters warm up in the Spring sunshine . If you approach the fishing right you can take a good net of fish . I fished with light lines and hooks and floats not taking more than 0.2gr . Fish to a pimple of a bristle tip and keep enticing a bite by gradually moving and raising the float .

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