Early session on the Frome. 18-09-14

An early dark walk up to the chosen swim,

and setting up as quietly as possible,

did not help.

I used pole at 10 - 13mtrs

using maggot, caster and hemp

loose fed over ground bait.

I used a 0.5grm and 1.00grm

floats,

with 3lb main line and 1 1/2lb hook length

and size 18 up to 14 hooks.

Loose feeding around 6 maggots and caster

on a regular interval, 

as well as half a pouch of hemp.

This American Signal Crayfish

and one other were trundling 

around the shallow area in front of my swim.

 I fished the hook from 12 inches over depth

to 12 inches off the bottom

without getting much action.

As can be seen one small roach and a Dace

with plenty of Minnows was the end result.

I took the keep net out early

to let it dry out a bit before packing up.

In the end I packed up early after 3 1/2 hours,

mainly because of the dogs and there owners.

Next time I will try trotting

instead.