The River Salwarpe

 

 

The River Salwarpe runs through the Hawford Bridge Fishery and joins the Severn half a mile further downstream. For those who don't often sample the joys of river fishing this stretch gives you a great opportunity to practice the stick float for the chub and silvers or ledger for the hard fighting barbel. As a natural water course you will also find plenty of quality predator fishing with quality perch and some fit and hungry pike lurking around the numerous tree covered swims.

 

Species

 

Normal river species abound in this stretch of the Salwarpe. Most anglers will concentrate on the chub and silvers and the perch can go to over 3 lbs. Don't ignore the opportunity to target the double figure pike that patrol these waters.

 

Pegs

 

40 pegs spaced well apart and offering a variety of swims and challenges.

 

Depths

 

Mainly around 5-6 feet in the deeper runs. Look for the deep holes near fish holding features like fallen trees and bends.

 

Methods

 

Long pole can be used in some swims but this is mainly a running line water. Trotting a float down the deep glides can be a real experience and will also provide a good mixed bag of fish. If you target the bigger chub and barbel be prepared to step up the line strength and hooks size as the fish know where all the snags are! Fish the bomb when the river has some pace in it and the fish have come on the feed.

 

Baits

 

Maggot, caster and worm will account for most of the species if trotted down and covered with a steady amount of loose feed. Try a larger pellet for the hungry chub and hard fighting barbel.