Getting through the small stuff.....

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Both were running s16 hooks with 3/4 pinkies.
Bagged up all day with around 30+ fish, skimmers, roach, perch, chub - but
nowt over a pound.
Any hints on getting through the small stuff ?

Change to #10 or larger hooks, feed with bread or a mixture of bread and
mud, use bread on the hook.

You won't catch anywhere near as many but the average size should be much
higher. Be prepared to switch swims and let the water recover after you
hook one - come back in a hour or so and take the next from the swim.

A typical session on the upper Stour at this time of year - when this heat
drops - would be about 8 fish for 20lb using half a loaf in all.

Cheerio,

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