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I used to fish the Pigeons circa 72-77 and a little bit later .
Great Roach fishing, had some great sport with decent Roach on hemp and tares, especially summers of 75 and 76.
It seemed that come 77 they had all but dissappeared and all we would catch were Dace.
I understand the Roach have made something of a comeback.
There used to be the very occasional Carp too, but nothing like these days.
Barbel and todays monster Perch weren't around back then either.