Recommenda top chubs wim

I’M now switching my attentions to chub on a small river near me. What should I be looking for in terms of a banker swim to catch a few fish from?

Pete Randall, Louth

LOOK for a smooth run clear of snags, a swim with a crease, or one with an undercut far or near bank.

A crease is where the main flow meets a slack, creating a distinct ‘line’ on the surface. Natural food will wash past the slack where chub will be ready to pick off a meal.

Undercut banks enable chub to hide away and again pop out to feed before retreating to safety, while a long straight run will contain most of the natural food being carried down. The latter is best fished on a float.