New Junction Canal
Barnby Dun to Went End
Description
The canal is wide, around 30 metres, with distinct shelves at around 3m from each edge. The top of the ledges is only a few feet deep, but the main channel is around
7 to 10 feet deep making it fishable through winter.
There is the odd bush and reed bed to
be found creating fish holding features.
Fishing
The main species are Roach and Perch to
around 1lb, but Eels, Chub and Bream
can put in an appearance if you’re in the
right place at the right time.
Methods
The safest ploy is to fish the pole at the
bottom of the ledge and as far out as you
can manage in the weather conditions on
the day. Pinkies, Maggots, Caster, Squatts and Worms are all safe bets. Low feed value groundbait introduced in 2 to 5 balls at the start of the session should attract and hold the fish for a good while. Go steady on cold days, especially in winter. Loose feed sparingly at first until
the fish arrive then tailor the amount to
suit the number of bites you’re getting. DO
NOT FEED when the canal is towing through hard - you’ll just the spread the
fish all over your swim.
The trick to a good net full is to get the
feeding right so the fish aren’t overfed
but keep it going in regularly enough to
keep the fish interested for long periods.
Plan B would be to fish the feeder, either
two thirds across, with groundbait for the
Bream and Skimmers or tight to the far
bank for Chub, especially if you have
bushes opposite. If you do find yourself
on the Chub, make sure you hit and hold
them as soon as you can or they’ll
magically attach you to the nearest snag.
Rigs
For the pole a 1.0 to 1.5 gram float for fishing at full length should be ideal. For the inside a 0.75g to 1.0g should suffice.
Shotting should be spread out to allow a slow fall of the hookbait. No.11 spread throughout the bottom third of the rig is about right. Another, heavier rig,
Hooks and hooklength should also be light as the fish can be shy otherwise. Hooks between 24 and 20 would be wise, but larger sizes can be used when you're after the Chub.
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