Also question is, what's the best way to catch Tench?
The basic tactic whether your float fishing or ledgering is to put down a carpet of bait on the bottom. This can consist of groundbait (balled in or via a feeder) and numerous particles like hemp, pellets and boilies and then fish on the bottom over the top of this. Keep bait regular and slowly build the swim.
Furthermore, how much bait do you need for Tench? I normally use two grains on the hook when floatfishing to create a nice visible bait. If you are legering, try a combination of one real and one fake piece of corn. A small tin of corn is more than enough for a tench session. Try feeding six grains after every bite to keep the fish interested.
Consequently, when should I start fishing for tench?
Prime time for 'the doctor fish' as old-time anglers christened tench starts in late March and the best is well passed when they start to spawn in mid-late July. Because the weather and water conditions can change so dramatically between the 'Ides of March' and June so must the way we approach a tench session.
Do Tench like worms?
Tench love worms! Especially big tench. I like to fish open end ground bait feeders fished helicopter style. My ground bait mix for the feeder consists of chopped worm, red krill ground bait, red maggot and a healthy amount of XL Liquid Worm extract.
