On the right glides a well-run stick float, a steady waggler or a tightly presented pole line will outscore the feeder and keep the bites coming. In this guide we’ve picked ten of the best UK rivers stretches for float fishing, with easy access and proven form. On these venues you can expect that float tip to slide under, again and again.
River Calder, Mirfield, West Yorkshire
Mirfield AC’s water on the Calder has been producing nets of dace and quality chub. Day tickets online and from local outlets.
Contact: Aire Tackle, 07926 923081 Web: www.mirfieldac.co.uk
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River Dee, Chester, Cheshire
The free stretch of the Dee at Eccleston Ferry responds well to waggler and stick float tactics for roach, dace and chub.
Contact: Chester Tackle Locker, 01244 345069
River Ribble, Preston, Lancashire
Fish the stick float on the free stretch off London Road for dace, plus the odd chub and roach. Hemp and casters are a good bet.
Contact: Wayne’s Tackle, 01772 729229
Ten Mile Bank, Downham Market, Norfolk
This deep, slow-flowing river responds to pole tactics, fishing over groundbait. Kings Lynn AA controls the fishing, with day tickets available on the bank.
Web: www.klaa.co.uk
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Warwickshire Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon
Leamington AC’s ‘Lido’ stretch is a good bet. Day tickets online.
River Trent, Burton, Staffordshire
Coors AC controls some cracking float stretches on the Trent around Burton, where dace, roach, chub and perch can be caught in big numbers. £45 annual membership.
Contact: Carthys Tackle, 01543 491228
River Severn, Bridgnorth, Shopshire
Pegs in central Bridgnorth are noted for chub and barbel. Fish a big waggler or stick float. Meat can be a good hookbait.
Contact: Middle Severn Angling, 01746 769070
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Great Ouse, Olney, Buckinghamshire
The Great Ouse has produced excellent roach and dace this season, with the Olney & Clifton FA’s stretch at Lavendon Meadows in fine form. Day tickets available online.
Dorset Stour, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Sturminster and Hinton AA’s stretches of the Stour have been in form for roach. Pole tactics suit the river well. Day tickets are available online and from local outlets.
Web: www.s-haa.co.uk
River Thames, Clanfield, Oxfordshire
Pole tactics produce on Clanfield AC’s stretch of the upper Thames. Feed groundbait and try casters over the top. Annual membership is £40.
Contact: RV’s Tackle, 01367 810610
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