10 CANAL STRETCHES TO BAG BONUS FISH
GRAND UNION CANAL, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDS
On the stretch by The Globe Inn 30lb-plus nets of bream can be taken on worm and caster over groundbait.
01582 728114
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BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON CANAL, BRIDGWATER, SOMERSET
Bream and tench to 5lb can be found in the stretch running from The Boat & Anchor Inn to Huntworth Lane. Hard pellets will defeat the hordes of tiny rudd.
07526 166794
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TRENT & MERSEY CANAL, STONE, STAFFS
The short length off Newcastle Road holds perch to over 3lb. Use lobworm hookbaits on the pole or try light lure tactics.
01785 227452
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OXFORD CANAL, KIDLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE
Pegs opposite Enslow Marina are always home to bream, and 30lb nets are on the cards. Fish 6m to 9m out in the deepest water with worm and caster over groundbait.
01865 372066
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AIRE & CALDER CANAL, NR SELBY, NORTH YORKS
Big shoals of bream patrol the stretch between Whitley and Great Heck. A cage feeder fished three-quarters of the way across is a winner for fish to 4lb.
Tel: 07967 227218
ASHBY CANAL, SWADLINCOTE, DERBYS
This short and cut off zone, locally known as the Moira Canal, holds quality bream. Fish close to cover and down the track.
01283 224667
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SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL, NR STAFFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE
At Gnosall you’re in with a shot at perch to almost 3lb. Pick a peg with plenty of cover and fish the pole close to it.
0303 040 4040
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GRAND UNION CANAL, BLETCHLEY, BUCKS
The turning bay by the road bridge in Fenny Stratford can produce perch to 2lb and bream to 4lb. Rotate between maggot, worm and caster hookbaits.
01908 313158
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BASINGSTOKE CANAL, FLEET, HANTS
The stretch close to Crookham village is home to lots of big skimmers, and 25lb nets are possible. Walk the length and look for pegs with a touch of colour, and fish a bread and caster combination.
07845 135406
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BRIDGEWATER CANAL, LEIGH, LANCS
The wider pegs by Marsland Green bridge are home to some quality roach, bream and tench. Rotate lines with worm and caster and maggot over groundbait.
Tel: 01942 604125