Good Luck! I sat on the floor behind my rod. I believe this is the section I’m referring too. Formed in 2013 by anglers for anglers with an interest in fishing the River Lee Navigation, running downstream from Waltham Abbey in Essex to Tottenham in North East London. In my mind the Lower Lea runs is around Hackney and Walthamstow area. Above: Was catching a few each session by now. location only) Walk Route Description. Used to fish the stretch behind the stables (about half a mile before the roundabout where you turn left to Harpenden or go straight on to Luton) - there were loads of small barbel up to maybe six pounds, plus some big chub. nicktmg4558. I pull it over the net and it goes in first time – buzzing! Time - 4 hours 40 minutes. Red Spinners I assumed was the kind of club where members are mostly 60+, wear tweed, smoke pipes and spend a lot of time in Eastern Asia. Our users also add their own spots that offer shore fishing access or are hot spots for fish. They were so fast. Are a gent. PDA. The power of this thing was extraordinary! English: River Lea Waterfall at Batford. Anyone fished the free stretch for the barbel ? The Lesney Matchbox Toy factory standing derelict on River Lee London, Hackney, before demolition began in 2010. The Upper Lea is the section of the River Lea from Luton Hoo to Lemsford. Hide; Show highest recorded level; You're missing out. Fished from 7pm to dusk. There's a publicly accessible bit near the Harpenden road roundabout, but I believe the stretch you mean is further downstream, accessed via some common land. PERCH FISHING – LURE TACTICS IN FLOODED RIVERS. The stables where I fished were sold about ten years ago so don't know if that's still fishable. I only ever fished it in the winter - December to March - and it was usually possible to get something unless there was a hard frost. Would it be worth having a go this time of year ? This video explains why. River Lea At Batford Stock Photos and Images (16) Page 1 of 1. We do not allow fishing to take place on the chalk streams, as these a filled with much younger fish, and the wildlife found in the streams will be much more adversely affected. Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.2 Copyright © 2021 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. Still only small but they were fantastic fun. Above: Tough gear and immediate success. View Full Version : River Lea, Wheathampstead. My first barbel from the upper. You can’t mess about when it comes to fishing fairly tight swims like this – I went away and returned a few days later with the right gear for the job. We do not allow fishing to take place on the chalk streams, as these a filled with much younger fish, and the wildlife found in the streams will be much more adversely affected. 12-02-2010, 10:44. The spots include islands, bays, points, shoals and other water features where fish will congregate and fishermen can access either with boats or from shore. Be lucky! Announcement. It was then that I’d learnt my first lesson – these fish are immensely quick and powerful for their size. Club stretch or free section? Once I’d got the rigs right the fish started coming regularly. They’re a great fish to catch during the winter months. Above: Proper barbel hooks. What a fish. In 1905 there were proposals to build new houses and shops on the opposite side of the river - at Batford Corner, where Ackroyds opened a shop in 1906.The Council was called upon to test the water - though they could not see how water would be affected. Roam the river and I’m sure you’ll find a few spots where you can have a crack! I grabbed the rod and was able to apply a bit more power now that I’d stepped up to a 12lb hook length but again the rod sprang back! Author - Barry Mackie. Abbey Cross is refered by a member apparently. Please visit the channel and subscribe. After a few more powerful runs I manage to pull the fish from out of the tree. Fishing is allowed on the River Lea -- the main river channel -- provided fishermen have a valid rod licence. Hi I have copied some posts i have made before on this topic below .I would add the free section running through the common at wheathampstead is extremely shallow and clear .A few chub not many barbel *(they do move up stream from marford at night though) .Best chance of a free barbel in Wheathampstead is at the mill pool in the middle of the village . Collapse. View Full Version : River Lea, Wheathampstead. This time it had straighten the hook! One was in the middle of Wheathampstead village, another at Leasey Bridge, the next at Batford and the fourth at Pickford. Olly1. Click thumbnails for larger images. All of his fish were taken on the new My first couple of trips were a disaster. Towards the end of August I was standing in the bushes as usual – barbel fishing on the River Lea, touch ledgering, when a much bigger fish entered the swim. Whilst it was more powerful it was not actually as fast as the smaller fish.
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