dudley no.1 canal {Netherton - Stourbridge}
More than anything else, this section of the
Dudley No.1 Canal at Merry Hill Waterfront
is probably best known for its specimen carp.
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Description:
There are an above average number of these bigger carp, ranging from 10lb to 25lb, than is to be found in most canal stretches. But these fish in recent seasons are becoming harder to tempt. Hours at the waterside, along with location and time spent being on the water, are needed to bring one of these ‘monsters’ to the bank. A roving, mobile approach is now one of the better tactics for these bigger carp and on late evenings, away from the peak, boat traffic periods, it’s possible to target those nomadic, better-sized fish. |
Top of Delph Locks on the Dudley No 1 Canal, connects to the Stourbridge Canal.
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Chum Mixers fished singly on a controller set up, without loosefeed, still fool a specimen or two here, but surface-fished alternatives such as bread crust, marshmallows and plastic corn all took large carp from the canal last year.
The variety of the small fish sport, also makes this stretch popular with pleasure anglers and throughout all the seasons catches of roach, perch, bream, chub, tench, crucians and gudgeon, keep them coming back each year.
There are specimens of all species in this section. Crucians go to 1lb, roach to 2lb, perch to 3lb, chub and tench to 4lb and bream to 5lb are the quality amongst the quantity.
Pole-fishing on top of far bank shallow shelves, brings quality fish especially on sunny days. For a mixed net fish down the sloping shelf, at eight to ten metres.
The variety of the small fish sport, also makes this stretch popular with pleasure anglers and throughout all the seasons catches of roach, perch, bream, chub, tench, crucians and gudgeon, keep them coming back each year.
There are specimens of all species in this section. Crucians go to 1lb, roach to 2lb, perch to 3lb, chub and tench to 4lb and bream to 5lb are the quality amongst the quantity.
Pole-fishing on top of far bank shallow shelves, brings quality fish especially on sunny days. For a mixed net fish down the sloping shelf, at eight to ten metres.
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For more information on this stretch of canal go to our Black Country and Local Canal Guide
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How to get there....
On the Scotts Green Island roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A461 Signposted Stourbridge A40361. At traffic signals turn left onto the A4036 Signposted M5 South, Bromsgrove At the traffic signals continue forward onto the A4036 Signposted Bromsgrove. Warning: Speed Cameras along the A4036. Turn right onto The Boulevard A40363. At traffic signals turn right onto the A4036 Signposted Dudley. Arrive at Merry Hill. |
