Plan B

Isn't it funny how things change over time? Its a constant reminder that things, good and bad, are only temporary and you should never view anything as permanent. There is a reservoir on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors that started out as a strict trout venue and was vigorously enforced with worm and fly fishing being the only method. We fished Scaling Dam as kids but the rising prices and the discovery of carp on our doorstep soon pushed the venue from our minds. Fast forward 30 years and I was back at the weekend just for a walk around with the dog and my eldest daughter and oh how the place has changed. Firstly the strict worm and fly rule seems to be long gone and it now appears to be the wild west as far as tactics and baits go and secondly the fact that coarse fish have started appearing. Among those coarse fish are pike and they'll be loving the roach that are exploding in population. I'm not sure yet of the numbers of pike or the size but Jay and myself will be looking at a session there after the summer as an alternative (a plan b .... I think this through you know!) to piking on the rivers. Day tickets are available on site, £12.00 for 2 rods, sea deadbaits and lures and its open until the end of november.