River Ancholme

[philpot]

Close to where I live is the river Ancholme which runs from the River Humber and runs 27mile inland. The water from Brigg going inland is known for match fishing near the town section but once you have left this area we are into quality pike water and as I understand good perch are to be found as well.

At an area called Brandy Wharf there is a slipway and parking on a caravan site and although they charge £10 for the day, it means the car is safe and an easy launch, may be able to get a bulk price. I know this stretch as I used to take my RIB on these waters and have seen some pike being taken from the bank. Most of the area does not have a footpath so remains quiet apart from boaters who I have found to be quite friendly.

Now I will hold my hand up and say I have not fished these waters on a kayak but wondered if this would be a suitable meet location. I have never tried to sort any meet here so not sure who to contact re permits etc.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Ancholme

www.google.co.uk/search?q=river+ancholme&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=owGAUOeDCYXE4gTx7IBo&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1440&bih=709

www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/recreation/130781.aspx


What are your thoughts.

Phil

[Izzetafox]

I wonder if Phil ( Esoxuk) knows more about it?

[philpot]

Worth a try but I have a feeling he doesn't.

[esoxuk]

Oh yes I do...lol
I know that a 30 was caught very near to Brandy Wharfe around 4 years ago and that in Brigg there's a carpark at the side of the sports centre with some moorings / pontoons which could be a good access point for kayaks. Going downstream from there theres lots of boat moorings which should provide plenty of cover for pike during the winter.
I've only fished it once during the autumn a couple of years ago and I understand that in times of wet weather it is used as a drain for the surrounding farmland so I presume that any outing will have to take that into account.

[philpot]

I am hoping to give it a try over the xmas period from either Brandy Wharf or at Brigg.

Phil

[esoxuk]

Hi Phil
Are you intending to bank or kayak fish it?
There was a 26 out around a month ago and I'm sure that there's some more swimming about there. I cannot do the 27th but would like to join you for a day there. My new drysuit should be here next week so a day afloat would be good.
Phil

[Daz]

what date are you thinking of Phil ?

[Izzetafox]

Hmmmm. I am watching and checking my diary.

[philpot]

Sorry for the delay in responding. It is difficult to work a date because of xmas guests most of the holiday so I will simply say that I will post when I know and if it is not xmas break we can do just after the holiday.

I am wanting to get a session in on the kayak, from the shore to test out my new reel and clay shooting competion and I stand little chance of doing much more than going to the end of my village and casting from the sea wall. Oh yes and I am supposed to be fitting out my Tequila modular kayak with all things fishy but as it is sectional, it means I can just take the section I am working on into the house, assuming Trish agrees------what am I saying-----I will TELL her that I am doing it inside---------if she is in a good mood

Phil

[Daz]

Dec 19, 2012 10:33:45 GMT philpot said:

Sorry for the delay in responding. It is difficult to work a date because of xmas guests most of the holiday so I will simply say that I will post when I know and if it is not xmas break we can do just after the holiday.

I am wanting to get a session in on the kayak, from the shore to test out my new reel and clay shooting competion and I stand little chance of doing much more than going to the end of my village and casting from the sea wall. Oh yes and I am supposed to be fitting out my Tequila modular kayak with all things fishy but as it is sectional, it means I can just take the section I am working on into the house, assuming Trish agrees------what am I saying-----I will TELL her that I am doing it inside---------if she is in a good mood

Phil

now we know who wears the trousers ;D

[philpot]

I have always known Daz that I just borrow the trousers every now and again-------when Trish lets me

Phil