Tench fishing is becoming a an obsession of ours lately with plenty of specimen fish turning up at our local carp pond. The Tench is definitely one of our favourite fish to catch with its deep velvet green hue, ruby red eyes and the silky soft touch along with a spirited fight make it a fish to behold. Our favoured technique is the lift method. A size 12 hook loaded with sweetcorn tied direct to the mainline with a lump of plasticine or a couple of swan shot attached 3 to 6 inches away from the hook. attach a quill bottom end only with a piece of silicon tube and set to depth. (use the good old Billy Lane stop knot in deeper swims) when the fish takes the bait it lifts the weight off the bottom and the quill float lies flat on the water. strike. Fsh on. Lovely!
