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Went for a walk up here today. I was planning on fishing but I'm glad I left my gear at home.
My and Drynet were planning a trip up here last Tues/Weds but we called it off.













This is what I caught last time I fished there in 2005 in a few hours....



Been itching to go back but never got round to it. Will deffo get back there in the next few weeks.

I have never used an Icebreaker and would not know where to start but its something I will doubt learn when the Grueller series hits the canal again in 2 weeks  

I have never used an Icebreaker and would not know where to start

it looks like you had a go at using one in photo 5, but you aint ment to use a fire extinguisher

It was a propane gas bottle mate

Looks ok under the bridge

well even a propane bottle is a bit exsessive

well even a propane bottle is a bit exsessive  

Must have been empty - dont look like it bost it unless theres a shallow 3 inch shelf over there  

There used to be a load of brambles along the tins there. They have disappeared

Looks like a future grueller venue - I'll have to 'sort it' with Cheslynboy

Should have given it a go Si as some of my best canal fishing has followed an hour of Ice Breaking.

Normally it's fish from the first put in after breaking the Ice on the cuts.

Best 2 ice breakers i've ever used were a Saw (walk out on the ice then cut a 4ft wide channel back to your own bank) .

Second best was a 10lb sledge hammer head fixed to 5ft of chain and then 30ft of rope. (use the chain to saw through the ice) it's possible to cut it if it's nice nd thick into 3 or 4 pieces then just slid then under the main sheet.

Malc could you see me swinging a 10 sledge + chain and rope think I will stop at home,mind you can remember when I used to do it

Simon wheres that stretch

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Woodbank Lane, Penkridge Frank

woodworm would of fished it   still it looks good

As soon as it defrosts I will be on it.

Frank,

I'm sure there would be no shortage of volunteers to break it for you.

Although getting them to actually get there in this chilly weather might be asking a bit. ::)

Best 2 ice breakers i've ever used were a Saw (walk out on the ice then cut a 4ft wide channel back to your own bank)

and you can have one of malcs regular dips

Make sure you have at least £2.50p with you if you fish it as we have a bailiff on the bank and he patrols most days.

Or buy a season ticket from ian's tackle £15 jan /dec adults
oap's and juniors £10

Waters covered Penkridge ( cross keys ) to Acton Trussle
Penderford
Wombourne

All the best

Cheslynboy Match sec W A A

Adults £15
OAP's and Juniors £10

Sorry it didn't read correctly above

I did buy a season card a few years ago but did not fish as much as I would have like but I take money with me in case the bailiff comes along anyway
Its still frozen solid anyway. You can walk on it easily now. Must be 4 inches thick

I just tell the bailiff i OK'd it with Bill.....Now i'll say i'm Arthur's son and i'll fish for free