Eels
- Aitch
- Pike
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Re: Eels
A 10oz Zander was caught from the Roding back in the 90's IIRC, It was despatched as they were not supposed to be in there... never heard of Eels though...!
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- Bigoll
- Silver Bream
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Re: Eels
I've caught several eels from the Roding over the past couple of years - the one below was from the Buckhurst Hill stretch in 2012. I've also enjoyed sitting on the bank during the summer watching great big eels swim downstream through the sun-dappled shallow water. I've never seen a zander or a pike for that matter, but I know the latter has been caught along the Debden stretch.
- Tengisgol
- Barbel
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Re: Eels
Many, many eels from the Roding over the years and one, when I was a boy, I remember delighted my East End nan when I brought it home to her alive and ready for the pot. Long time ago of course and before I understood how old and challenging their lifecycle was.
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- Tench Dreamer
- Crucian Carp
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Re: Eels
Any of you ever seen a Tench in there ?
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Re: Eels
Yes! There were always tench above Passingford Bridge in the '70's and Alby Hall put plenty into the millpool below.
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