Well I only went and did it! Pike from the RMC and the drain, plus ending with an eel, just as I'd hoped. A really enjoyable days fishing which provided a real morale boosting achievement of my plan. Not only did I catch pike from both venues, I took two from each of which three were "doubles". I now have six days on the spin working which, including overtime, will be fifty five hours graft before my next chance to cast a bait. The events of today will make the time pass so much easier and help keep my focus for the next outing with the rods, a week today! I'll share a few photos but will probably post more about the finer details later in the week, there were some decent birds to accompany the fishing.
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Bite number one at the RMC resulted in this nicely marked pike of 12 lbs 7 oz
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Bite number two produced this battle scarred warrior of 10 lbs 2 oz
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I packed up around 11.00 hrs and headed back to the van for the next leg of the adventure. As I get older the use of my, Carporter MK II, barrow ensures that I can still get all of my kit to the swim of choice without causing undue wear and tear on my arthritic joints.
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I got this barrow, second hand, from a guy at work. It's one of the most useful bits of tackle I own. |
The drain was to see me land one of the smallest pike ever caught on rod and line before I reacquainted myself with that fish which I'd taken a trace out of last time I was there. Although I'm no fan of recaptures, there's nothing I can do about it apart from not fishing that venue again?
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The third double of the day! Exactly the same weight as when I last caught it - 13 lbs 12 oz.
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I was already packing up having missed two bites and bumped a third when the last remaining rod signalled a bite and this little bootlace graced the bank - job done!
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Under the circumstances I don't recall ever being more pleased at catching a bootlace! |
Dylan . Now got to transport my gear by barrow as I’m in the same situation as you , the joints are getting old and weak . But I’ll always get that brew kit on regardless .
ReplyDeleteMy arthritis isn't too severe, yet the barrow ensures that I don't compound the issue by struggling to carry my kit. As for the brew gear, I feel that the modern thermos flask is one of the most important items in my armoury during the colder months. Thanks for the comment - Dylan
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