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Super Sunday Winter League - Blanked!

This Field Note documents a tough winter league session at Aston Park, where conditions, turnout, and fish behaviour all pointed to a venue that had effectively switched off.

Christene Jayne • 11 Jan 2026 7

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When Is It Too Cold to Fish? Lessons from an Icy Day at Sykehouse

Sub-zero morning, patchy ice across several lakes, one early perch on the whip — then the cold beat us before the fishing did.

Christene Jayne • 5 Jan 2026 21

Match Reports Sykehouse Fisheries winter ice whip perch sykehouse

Sykehouse Fisheries Open Match – Rover Draw, Cat Ice, One Perch (Packed Up 11:30)

The 'Rover' draw put us late in the queue, pegs icing over fast. We cleared the cat ice on the swim, nicked a nice perch early, but the session became a battle with the temperature...

Christene Jayne • 4 Jan 2026 20

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The Importance of Notes: Why Every Angler Needs a Diary

Fishing memories fade fast, but notes preserve the details that matter — weather, rigs, bait, peg, and results. A diary turns casual outings into a growing knowledge base, letting ...

Christene Jayne • 29 Dec 2025 19

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The Science of Pellets: Soak Times, Expanders & Feed

Pellets are the foundation of commercial fishing, but preparation is everything. From feed pellets to expanders and hook pellets, small differences in soak time and texture change ...

Christene Jayne • 29 Dec 2025 12

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Margin vs Long Pole vs Feeder: Opening Move Choices

The opening move defines a match’s rhythm. Margins are tempting but rarely productive early; feed them lightly for later. The long pole is the reliable start, building confidence a...

Christene Jayne • 29 Dec 2025 13

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Spring Silvers: Why Roach & Skimmers Shine

A seasonal guide to silverfish in spring. Explains why roach and skimmers feed best as water warms, covering line, hooklength, and elastic choices. Focuses on groundbait feeding, f...

Christene Jayne • 29 Dec 2025 12

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Winter F1 Fishing: Fine Lines, Tiny Bites, Big Rewards

Explains how to catch F1s in winter, focusing on fine lines, soft elastics, delicate feeding, and steady rigs. Highlights scaling down main lines and hook lengths, using hollow 10–...

Christene Jayne • 29 Dec 2025 17

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Lindholme Lakes – Sunday Open- Benny’s Peg 53

A slow, testing open on Benny’s. Early liners but few bites on the method, a timely margin F1, and a late run of skimmers saved the session. A reminder that consistent pellet feedi...

Christene Jayne • 19 Oct 2025 17

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Lindolme Lakes - Sunday Open, Bonsai Peg 82

A strong start on the method to the island produced a steady run of F1s. A failed switch to bomb and pellet cost time, but persistence back on the method salvaged the session. A la...

Christene Jayne • 5 Oct 2025 12

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Three Rigs You Should Always Have Ready

Pole anglers often overcomplicate rig choice, but three core setups cover almost every match scenario. A carp rig with 0.22mm/0.20mm lines, hollow 14–16 elastic, and bulk-plus-drop...

Christene Jayne • 2 Oct 2025 27

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Autumn Transition: Scaling Down as Temperatures Drop

A seasonal guide to autumn fishing, showing how to adapt as temperatures drop. Explains scaling down lines, elastics, and feeding to match cooler water behaviour. Offers tweaks to ...

Christene Jayne • 1 Oct 2025 10

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Pole Float Masterclass: Matching Shape to Situation

This article explains how to match pole float shapes to different conditions, species, and baits. Slim floats for silvers and F1s, rugby balls for deep stability, diamonds for vers...

Christene Jayne • 1 Oct 2025 43

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Know Your Peg: Plumbing Up and Mapping Your Swim

This guide shows how to plumb up and map your peg before fishing. It explains using a plummet, identifying shelves and features, and noting depths on short, long, and margin lines....

Christene Jayne • 18 Sep 2025 77

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The Hooklength Question: 4″ vs 6″ and When They Matter

A practical look at the 4-inch vs 6-inch hooklength debate. The article explains how length affects bait presentation, bite detection, and control, with recommendations by species ...

Christene Jayne • 17 Sep 2025 84

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Why Fishing Is Good For Our Mental Health

Fishing is more than a pastime — it’s a natural therapy for mental health. Time by water reduces stress hormones, restores focus, and encourages mindfulness. It offers both solitud...

Christene Jayne • 12 Sep 2025 100