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Yes, I've caught pike from this river too Peter but generally further down. I have also had bream on lures although most were accidental and snagged rather than by design although a couple were. Probably the most ridiculous lure catch I've had from the same river was a bullhead on a tiny piece of isome on the lrf gear on a size 16 or 18 hook on a split shot rig.
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Iain Gillies wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05 2021 22:12 -Ridiculous! I once caught a bullhead with a ship's magnet. I've also caught one with a grappling hook, possibly equivalent to a size 100/0 treble!Yes, I've caught pike from this river too Peter but generally further down. I have also had bream on lures although most were accidental and snagged rather than by design although a couple were. Probably the most ridiculous lure catch I've had from the same river was a bullhead on a tiny piece of isome on the lrf gear on a size 16 or 18 hook on a split shot rig.
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I think some people call them millers thumbs but up here I've always known them as a bullhead.
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I vaguely remember an Angling Times article about whip fishing and gudgeon, As i remember it was Ian Heaps vs Kenny Collins (or perhaps other well known match anglers of the day) one had a top of the line pole and other had nothing more that a skinny branch from a tree! Match ended about even I think.
I’ve not caught one for years, used to be prolific in my local cut (T&M) but have vanished now. Predation maybe? Zeds have been in the cut for years now and cormorants, pike, perch etc etc plus a noticeable lack of anglers feed going in too
I’ve not caught one for years, used to be prolific in my local cut (T&M) but have vanished now. Predation maybe? Zeds have been in the cut for years now and cormorants, pike, perch etc etc plus a noticeable lack of anglers feed going in too
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It used to be the easiest fish for us to catch for pike bait as chaps. Could always be gaurenteed some before heading off for a pike. Been years since Ive seen one. Not sure what numbers in my local river are like now. Would be a welcome site for me for sure.
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Iain Gillies wrote: ↑Fri Feb 05 2021 22:12 -My Bream PB took a 3in Kopyto lure on a Fen river and was booked fair and square in the top lip.Yes, I've caught pike from this river too Peter but generally further down. I have also had bream on lures although most were accidental and snagged rather than by design although a couple were. Probably the most ridiculous lure catch I've had from the same river was a bullhead on a tiny piece of isome on the lrf gear on a size 16 or 18 hook on a split shot rig.
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Iain Gillies wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06 2021 12:53 -A Bullhead is a Millers thumb looking somewhat like a thumb hence the name. But its distinctly different to a Gudgeon.I think some people call them millers thumbs but up here I've always known them as a bullhead.
Cracking little fish is the Gudgeon and I've caught pike on them too.
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We used to catch heaps of gudgeon when kids over the local ponds, then one day we went down to the Thames at Richmond on the train and caught the biggest gudgeon we had ever seen, they were monsters
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Had one tonight whilst barbel fishing, about 6 inches long, I was over the moon!!
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The quest for a double (>10 grams) is real! There are some serious gudgeon enthusiasts out there. I was lucky enough to be considered for GUGGS, but my membership has since lapsed.
http://www.guggs.net/
GONKER!!!
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Sam wrote: ↑Wed Mar 10 2021 11:20 -The quest for a double (>10 grams) is real! There are some serious gudgeon enthusiasts out there. I was lucky enough to be considered for GUGGS, but my membership has since lapsed.
http://www.guggs.net/
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I had this beastie today a long with a mixed bag of silver's. All hail the Gonk.
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Pikerd74 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 03 2021 12:48 -Yes. I caught a few last weekend for a mate's pond.I’ve been fishing for 30years and never caught one are there any in Fenland??
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Interesting to see people say Gudgeon are rare, they're prolific here in The North West. I've also caught them as far as Norfolk.
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Nige Johns wrote: ↑Wed Feb 03 2021 12:00 -big perch love emWho doesn’t love a BIG Gudgeon
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squeaking gudgeon and grunting gurnards , yes they actually grunt like pigs when caught .....
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Sebas wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05 2021 19:20 -Have to say I find that hard to believe, though when it comes to the Daddy Ruffe i haven't caught one in donkey's years. As kids we used to catch loads of them along with boot lace eels which destroyed your hook lengths.Interesting to see people say Gudgeon are rare, they're prolific here in The North West. I've also caught them as far as Norfolk.
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martin(rockape) wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06 2021 02:38 -Ruffe are also common round here, especially in canals. I've been fishing NW canals & rivers since I was 6, so I talk from experience, in fact I was getting plagued by Gudgeon the other day while trying to catch some Roach livebaits. Ruffe and Gudgeon are both common in my local waterways.Sebas wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05 2021 19:20 -Have to say I find that hard to believe, though when it comes to the Daddy Ruffe i haven't caught one in donkey's years. As kids we used to catch loads of them along with boot lace eels which destroyed your hook lengths.Interesting to see people say Gudgeon are rare, they're prolific here in The North West. I've also caught them as far as Norfolk.
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I had six of these this morning, in a mix bag of Roach, Dace and small Chub. I'm thinking of guiding. 'Monts Fly Gobio Adventure'. I should really do some proper fishing, but it's so much fun with a light fly rod.
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martin(rockape) wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06 2021 02:38 -Plenty of ruffe and gudgeon in a couple of my local rivers Martin.Sebas wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05 2021 19:20 -Have to say I find that hard to believe, though when it comes to the Daddy Ruffe i haven't caught one in donkey's years. As kids we used to catch loads of them along with boot lace eels which destroyed your hook lengths.Interesting to see people say Gudgeon are rare, they're prolific here in The North West. I've also caught them as far as Norfolk.
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Chris Hammond wrote: ↑Sat Nov 13 2021 20:42 -Loads of Gudgeon in my local river but Ruffe have declined,.martin(rockape) wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06 2021 02:38 -Plenty of ruffe and gudgeon in a couple of my local rivers Martin.Sebas wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05 2021 19:20 -Have to say I find that hard to believe, though when it comes to the Daddy Ruffe i haven't caught one in donkey's years. As kids we used to catch loads of them along with boot lace eels which destroyed your hook lengths.Interesting to see people say Gudgeon are rare, they're prolific here in The North West. I've also caught them as far as Norfolk.
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Not a Gudgeon or Ruffe but managed to catch my first one of these last night! Took a big bunch of maggots on a size 6
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spincityfan wrote: ↑Mon Nov 15 2021 09:00 -Not a Gudgeon or Ruffe but managed to catch my first one of these last night! Took a big bunch of maggots on a size 6
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Im curious, why do you say it is not a Ruffe?
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spincityfan wrote: ↑Mon Nov 15 2021 09:00 -Not a Gudgeon or Ruffe but managed to catch my first one of these last night! Took a big bunch of maggots on a size 6
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Good ol' Millers Thumb, they I think denote good water quality, I'm sure I read that some place. Great little fish.
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Mike J wrote: ↑Mon Nov 15 2021 10:35 -Because it's a bullhead and a big bugger at that! (At least it looks like it on my phone. )spincityfan wrote: ↑Mon Nov 15 2021 09:00 -Not a Gudgeon or Ruffe but managed to catch my first one of these last night! Took a big bunch of maggots on a size 6
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Im curious, why do you say it is not a Ruffe?
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