Im looking to start fishing for perch this winter as I really liked catching them as a kid but for the last 20 odd years I've just been focused purely on carp
Anyone able to recommend a rod/reel/tackle etc without breaking the bank and any places worth trying for them in Kent (I'm based in Medway but don't mind travelling a little way)
Any tips and advice will be appreciated
Anyone able to recommend a rod/reel/tackle etc without breaking the bank and any places worth trying for them in Kent (I'm based in Medway but don't mind travelling a little way)
Any tips and advice will be appreciated
In reply to Post #1
Love a bit of perch fishing
I use a simple feeder set up. A lovely little Mitchell reel that I've had for ages (thanks dad).
A feeder full of maggot / chopped worm and either a couple of maggot or a juicy worm on a size 12 kamasan.
Margins and edges of weed beds are good spots. First light and last light / dusk can be key times as they're often on the hunt then.
Love a bit of perch fishing
I use a simple feeder set up. A lovely little Mitchell reel that I've had for ages (thanks dad).
A feeder full of maggot / chopped worm and either a couple of maggot or a juicy worm on a size 12 kamasan.
Margins and edges of weed beds are good spots. First light and last light / dusk can be key times as they're often on the hunt then.
In reply to Post #1
Float fishing or ledgering worms, small livebaits , or prawns . As for venue, if you have a local carp fishery which doesn't have a big head of pike then it's worth a go.
Float fishing or ledgering worms, small livebaits , or prawns . As for venue, if you have a local carp fishery which doesn't have a big head of pike then it's worth a go.
In reply to Post #1
I have no personal experience whatsoever but someone told me the perch fishing is good
HERE
Is that near to you?
I have no personal experience whatsoever but someone told me the perch fishing is good
HERE
Is that near to you?
In reply to Post #4
Thanks for the help guys. Tricklebrook is somewhere I've heard is good for perch fishing so will be a venue I will be trying as it's only about 45 minutes or so away from me
Thanks for the help guys. Tricklebrook is somewhere I've heard is good for perch fishing so will be a venue I will be trying as it's only about 45 minutes or so away from me
In reply to Post #1
Darent Valley 11ft specimen. It's a .75lb rod absolutely perfect for Perch fishing mate. Cheap as chips. I use one of them for 90% of my Perch fishing. A 1.25lb DV Avon rod for heavier live baiting when necessary. The .75 will do you just fine. Some of the top Perch anglers use them.
For a reel the Drennan FD 4000 are great little reels. Comes with two spare spools. You'll pick up both for around £100 for the pair.
Darent Valley 11ft specimen. It's a .75lb rod absolutely perfect for Perch fishing mate. Cheap as chips. I use one of them for 90% of my Perch fishing. A 1.25lb DV Avon rod for heavier live baiting when necessary. The .75 will do you just fine. Some of the top Perch anglers use them.
For a reel the Drennan FD 4000 are great little reels. Comes with two spare spools. You'll pick up both for around £100 for the pair.
In reply to Post #6
Thanks Mark. I emailed AD and they recommend me a cheap little Shimano spinning rod and reel. Going to see how I get on with chasing the perch and if I enjoy it then I'll look to get myself a better set up
Thanks Mark. I emailed AD and they recommend me a cheap little Shimano spinning rod and reel. Going to see how I get on with chasing the perch and if I enjoy it then I'll look to get myself a better set up
In reply to Post #1
Zombie thread!.
so i too have been looking at giving something different a go as some of my time is rather limited and the thought of doing a few hrs fishing for perch on a summers evening appeals if i dont fancy getting a load of gear out for carp
so targeting them in the summer is float fishing worms/maggots the way to go (and then have a more serious attempt in the winter once ive got back in the swing of fishing for them again
when i used to do it years ago it was any old float rod / ledger and 4-5lb line and used to have a good time
Zombie thread!.
so i too have been looking at giving something different a go as some of my time is rather limited and the thought of doing a few hrs fishing for perch on a summers evening appeals if i dont fancy getting a load of gear out for carp
so targeting them in the summer is float fishing worms/maggots the way to go (and then have a more serious attempt in the winter once ive got back in the swing of fishing for them again
when i used to do it years ago it was any old float rod / ledger and 4-5lb line and used to have a good time
In reply to Post #8
Using a Float rod is still perfect for the job and great for fishing worms and prawns just on the bottom with little resistance. I think it's often overlooked with people preoccupied behind the alarms. Summer evenings you can defiantly pick them up, but the activity of other fish can sometimes get in way a bit, particularly at commercials. Autumn and winter are ideal as other species start to slow down.
The Tackle Box Darenth Valley 0.75tc rods as mentioned are ideal. I have two of these rods which I also use for crucians. I often use one along with a 13 ft float rod for the perch. There is a slightly stepped up 1.25tc as well. Big hook with big baits and hit them early to avoid deep hooking.
Using a Float rod is still perfect for the job and great for fishing worms and prawns just on the bottom with little resistance. I think it's often overlooked with people preoccupied behind the alarms. Summer evenings you can defiantly pick them up, but the activity of other fish can sometimes get in way a bit, particularly at commercials. Autumn and winter are ideal as other species start to slow down.
The Tackle Box Darenth Valley 0.75tc rods as mentioned are ideal. I have two of these rods which I also use for crucians. I often use one along with a 13 ft float rod for the perch. There is a slightly stepped up 1.25tc as well. Big hook with big baits and hit them early to avoid deep hooking.
If allowed, try a small livey in the margins.