I don’t generally set targets for pleasure fishing but, having moved to Boroughbridge for the fishing, it seems only right that I set myself some objectives. That will encourage me to experiment with baits (e.g. cheese paste, slugs etc) and techniques (e.g. roving, touch ledgering etc). Also, some sessions may be quite short with little tackle but aimed directly at a specific target.
Some of these targets may take years to achieve but it will be interesting to be able to look back on my journey.
The Details column may be a link to the blog write-up of that session (where appropriate). It is best viewed in landscape when using a phone.
Chub
| Date set | Target | Date met | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch at least 10 Chub in my 1st season fishing the river Ure | It took me over 2 weeks to catch my first Chub but then quickly achieved my target | ||
| Chub of at least 5lb | Chub of 5lb 2oz, within 30 minutes of a whopping 10lb 4oz Barbel! | ||
| Chub of at least 6lb |
Barbel
| Date set | Target | Date met | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbel of at least 10lb | 10lb 4oz, brilliant session also included a large Chub that met my latest Chub target | ||
| Barbel of at least 11lb | 11lb - equalling my PB | ||
| Barbel of at least 11lb 8oz |
Bream
| Date set | Target | Date met | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bream of at least 7lb |
Grayling
| Date set | Target | Date met | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| First ever Grayling |
Perch
| Date set | Target | Date met | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perch of at least 2lb | 2lb 8oz | ||
| Perch of at least 3lb |
Roach
| Date set | Target | Date met | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roach of at least 1lb 8oz |
Mixed
| Date set | Target | Date met | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime Ure session with over 25lb of Chub & Barbel |