I have set up this site soley to share my personal views and encounters with the creatures from the deep, may it be those shiny little terrors (dace) the kids catch by the bucket load on the canals, or the some what larger more aggressive fish such as pike or zander. It doesn`t matter as long as we can get to the waters edge drop in a line and watch the float go under from time to time im sure you will agree THIS IS THE LIFE!
Ok not a monster more of a minow but hey he`s only 10yr old we all started this way didn`t we! Now lets talk fish
They come in all shapes and sizes as we all well know don`t we, im very much at home catching my favoured species known to all as the carp,
The waterways around the uk hold many different species of carp,
common carp crucian carp
leather carp mirror carp
These are four of the most common species of carp (cyprinus carpio) caught in uk waters,
I have caught all of these species and they will all give you a battle when you are using the appropriate tackle.
The common carp grow in excess of 30lbs in weight as do the leather and the mirror carp, But the crucian is a much smaller species and you will require light tackle to capture this agile little character.
They tend to like hiding in and around surface lilys as this provides both good cover and ideal feeding conditions for then. So if you are planning on going hunting for the crucian carp be advised that you may have to endure the odd tangle with a lily pad or two.
But when using light tackle for these shy but intelligent little blighters the rewards of a good scrap trying to get them clear of the lilys is a great one.
I have enjoyed many a day sat very still just waiting for the right moment that a crucian takes my bait they dont bite very hard from my personnal experience, so you will need a keen eye and a quick hand to get one hooked and then the game is on.
I only use line with a breaking strain of no more than 2lbs to catch crucian as i believe very much in giving the fish equal chance rather than just hauling it to the bank to go in the net.
CATCH AND RELEASE
catch and release fishing is increasingly practiced, The general principle is that releasing fish allows them to survive, thus avoiding unintended depletion of the population.
The practice of catch and release is criticised by some who consider it unethical to inflict pain upon a fish for purposes of sport. Some of those who object to releasing fish do not object to killing fish for food.
Adherents of catch and release dispute this charge, pointing out that fish commonly feed on hard and spiky prey items, and as such can be expected to have tough mouths, and also that some fish will re-take a lure they have just been hooked on, a behaviour that is unlikely if hooking were painful.
I personally believe in catch and release, and i have also had members of the public suggest that by fishing i am contributing to animal cruelty.
I know this debate has always cast up issues with many anglers and non anglers alike, so i suggest to all that its up to the individuals personal choice whether you fish or not, as there is no conclusive evidence that has confirmed whether fish feel any type of pain from a hook when they have been caught.
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