What is Water Craft
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What is water craft?
Water craft is the knowledge that anglers collect each time they gofishing ready
for use on the next trip to the water side.
To learn your water craft you haveto take notice of what is going on all aroundyou both in and out of the water.
When you do this the information that you have will help you find and catch
more fish.
Why do some anglers always catch more or bigger fish than
others?
They use water craft to help and catchthe fish.
What information do you need?
Weather
The temperature (on the day you are fishing and also the past few days)
Air preasure ( high pressure with clear skys or low pressure with lots of
cloud)
Sun light Wind (strength and direction)
The water
Depths
Size of water
Features (weed, fallen trees, changes in depth)
Water flow on rivers or streams.
Rod Licences environment agency
You have to have a rod licence if you are over theage of 12
They run from the 1st of April to March 31st
You can get them online or at the post office
One licence lets you use two rods at any time in all waters in England and
wales
The rod licence must be carried at all times when fishing and shown to the
balif on request if you do not have one you can get up to 2500 pounds fineand all your takle taken of you.
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Fishing Permits
Issued by fishing clubs and other owners of fishing rights may be avalliable as:
Anual club membership
Club cards, annual
Day tickets ( may be issued longer periods than a day)
In some areas free fishing is also avalliable
Permisstion to fish may also be given to individuals by owners individuality
DO NOT ASSUME THAT YOU CAN FISH ALWAYS ASK
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What are the dangers off fishing?
Deep water
Strange currents Weather conditions
Over head power lines
Weils disease
Dont fish within thirty meters at over head power lines. Electricity can jump.
Weils Disease
It is passed on by rats through their urine. This disease can make you very sick
and has killed people in the past.
The Country Code
Be safe- Plan ahead and follow any signs
Leave gates and property as you find them
Protect plants and animals
Take your litter home
Keep dogs under close control
Consider other people
Be Safe
Plan ahead and follow any signs
Even if you are going locally, its best to get the latest information about where
and when you can go
For example, your right to go onto some areas of open land may be restricted
while work is carried out, for safety reasons or during breeding seasons. Follow
advise and local signs, and be prepared for the unexpected.
PLEASE RESPECT THE WORKING LIFE AND THE COUNTRY SIDE
Consider other people
Showing consideration and respect for other people makes the countryside a
pleasant environment for everyone at home, at work and at leisure.
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The Environment
All good anglers know that everything in nature exist in a fine balance.
You have a responsibility to make sure that you leave the countryside as you find
it this means:
Dont leave any hooks or line
Dont leave litter
Dont kill any plant
Enjoy and respect the environment
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The water Cycle
Key Word:
Evaporation
Condensation Precipitation
Photosynthesis
In this process, carbon dioxide and water in the presence of chlorophyll (green
pigment and light energy are changed into glucose)
This is special to green plant.
Fish Identification
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Gudgeon - It has two
barbules
Pike- Fins at
the back of the
fish for speed
ambushing
Zander - Different colour to the
perch
Perch- Short and deep
Common Carp
Mirror Carp
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Wild Carp - much slimmer and
smaller than other carp
Crucian Carp- No barbules smallish
and deep body
Eel
Tench- Small red eye
Barbel- they have four
barbules
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Bream
Dace- Fin concave
Chub- Fin concave
Rudd- The dorsal fin is behind the
Pelvic fin
Roach- The Dorsal fin is in front
or on line with the pelvic fin
Bait and Ground Bait
Main Baits
Maggots
Worm Bread
Dors
elvi
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Seeds
Types of maggots and were they come from
Large White maggots come from Blue Bottle Fly
Pinkies come from Green bottle fly
Squats come from The common house fly
Store in a box with sawdust or maze and keep them dark and
cool.
How to hook a maggot?
Casters-
Light coloured ones sink
Dark coloured ones float
Worm s and were they come from
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Lob Worm - they come from your garden
Dendrobaena worm- Smaller than the lob worm found in
compost heaps
Red Worm- Smaller worm found in animal manure
Store worms in a cool damp compost
Bread Types :
Bread Flake Bread Crust
Bread Paste
Bread Punch
Seeds :
Hemp Tares
Wheat
Sweetcorn
Chick Pea
Maize
Other Baits
Luncheon meat
Prawns
Bolies
Slugs
Cat Meat
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Cheese
Dog Biscuits
Sausage
Ground Bait
Ground bait ia a simple method of creating a carpet of feed on
the bottom of the lake/river/canal, that will attract and hold fish
in your swim for a long period of time.
It attracts the fish using its
Colour, smell and texture
Ground Bait Contents
Bread Crum
Fish meal
Flavours
Colours
Water
How to mix ground bait !
Add dry ingredients to a bowl and mix well
Slowly add ater mixing the ingredients all the time
Leave to stand and soak for 5- 10 minutes
Add additional water if necessary
Riddle the mix to introduce air and remove lumps
Add additional bait and mix thourally
The finished mix should be light and fluffy