Tench Pool...

Holding many Tench and Bream to 10lbs, plus a good head of small Carp, this pool is surrounded by lush vegetation and trees and could have come straight out of the pages of Izaak Walton.

It has an even depth of between three and four feet and provides excellent sport. Recently stocked with about 4,000 Roach and Rudd, it is said to be ideal for the pole, although those going for the bigger Tench may prefer to stay with the rod.

When fishing Tench Pool, do not fish too light. Tom Ring says: "A lot of Carp are caught on the shelf whereas the Tench and Bream stay more in the deep water. However, fish hooked on the ledge tend to bolt for the snags and the banks so it pays to turn them as quickly as you can."

Because of its unform depth, anglers are just as likely to catch whichever peg they choose. As the pool is shallow, it reacts quickly to changes in temperatue and is best fished with the float.

Most popular techniques for the large Tench and Bream are those straight from the text-books, fishing on the bottom with bread, maggots, casters, worm or sweetcorn all being extremely effective. Other baits such as cheese and pastes also work well on their day.