Pike and Perch Fishing
Jim Evans and Phil - April
Based near Keswick in the beautiful English Lake District we have access to some world class pike and perch fishing. Typically we explore the lakes from one of our boats using a variety of different techniques including fishing trolled and static deadbaits, a range of lures and of course... some amazing fly fishing. The best lure-caught pike last year was 26lb, caught on a Pool Cue Baby and an average day tends to see up to a dozen fish coming to the boat. Safe handling is encouraged and we take great pride in returning fish to the water in pristine condition.
Local perch fishing is really superb and the ideal way to introduce youngsters of all ages to the joys of angling. Large numbers of quality fish inhabit our lakes, and monsters apart we get lots of two pound perch on trundled worms, while the delights of watching a red tipped float dip, bob, then slide away has a timeless appeal. Parent and child days are very popular and a great way of spending a summers day.
During the Autumn and Winter months we tend to bait fish for the bigger pike down on Windermere, from the Beagle, our 16 foot Orkney which has a cabin for shelter and the kettle is usually on. On average we boat around four or five pike per day and each season sees us meeting several fish well over the magical twenty pound mark. A civilized day's Winter pike fishing which for sheer relaxation, enjoyment and satisfaction takes a lot of beating.
"Thank you for the unforgettable day Phil and myself had with you on Friday. It had all the right ingredients, location, good equipment, tips and advice, local knowledge and of course your wonderful knack of knowing where and when we are going to catch." - Paul Boyers MD, Keelsupply
