hi, im planning a trip to hanningfield (ESSEX) week beginning 29.3.10 and would appreciate any info or advice.
the fishing report seems to suggest that it is difficult at present but any advice re tactics would be gratefully received
thanks in advance

Read the reports before you go and speak to the rangers when you get there; especially Richard, the younger big burly chap, as he generally knows what is going on as the rest dont fish as much as he does.

Charliea1234 on here is a cracking angler and fishes there a wee bit and often has his finger on the pulse.

I go on very regular basis but will be away over teh next week.


Having fished there on the first week it opened, I can tell you that the fish were deep - right on the bottom. I picked up 10 and landed 7 on a very fast sinker (8" a second) with a team of black/green and white/green boobies whilst back-drifting as it was very cold and the wind was howling!!

Whilst I have seldom fished deeper than a fast intermediate there with a team of nymphs or a washing line; there are times that they may sulk deep.


All in all - check with the rangers and try not to anchor up but keep on the move using a drougue (loch style) to keep covering water.



Ben

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I won't be fishing there till April 2, so not much help I'm afraid.

Normally it is Di7 and boobies this time of year and gradually they come up. A couple of limits taken last weekend, but I am told it's hard. Not many of the HFA guys have fished it yet as I saw them all on the Airflo match last weekend.

If I get any more info I will post it but Ben is right - the rangers should be able to give you good info.

Charlie

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thanks for the help- i'll get the di-7 spooled up then- not sure what back drifting is- is this as it sounds- drift along in strong wind with the line out behind the boat?

P.s.- might see you there 2.4.10