Late in the afternoonafter we land a pike and a few well-fed smallieswe set a couple traps with emerald shiners, leftovers Jeff brought from a recent salmon trip
The adventure found us planning ahead instead of winging it, showed Dad that he could do whatever he put his mind to, shared a respect for life abroad, and provided another cultural experience for both of us
I like them in smaller sizes when I want to really ease the float through the swim and this can be devastating on days when rivers like the Avon, Severn and Trent are carrying extra water and pushing harder than normal
On the other hand, you can lure in pairs at a time, whether theyre crankbaits, flies, or jigs
A compact fishing pole is the perfect travel companion