tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post6773774864466057638..comments2024-03-29T08:25:42.543+00:00Comments on Of Esox & observations : Counting downDylan Wrathallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01285181139467170047noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-39693793853130859112018-06-17T08:50:06.639+01:002018-06-17T08:50:06.639+01:00Ric,
I could write an entire series on blanking, i...Ric,<br />I could write an entire series on blanking, it's something I do with monotonous regularity. I will be posting something about the first cast and my experiences, but am off out again, with a single rod, this evening to fish another spot where I have located a group of seven carp, three looking well over twenty pounds. If I'd found them sooner, I would have started there. With a bit of luck, I might have a photo to accompany the post, all being well. I'm on lates next week, so will be able to write up my weekend summary before I leave on Monday. - DylDylan Wrathallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285181139467170047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-13082016955619676892018-06-17T08:35:58.454+01:002018-06-17T08:35:58.454+01:00Hi Dyl, surely a post about blanking is possible. ...Hi Dyl, surely a post about blanking is possible. As Kevin Clifford once wrote, no one blanks like your carp angler, some fill diaries all about how they didn't catch carp. <br /><br />However, I should point out, you're not a carp angler. You're someone who just happens to be fishing for a fish that might be a carp. A subtle but important difference. Richttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714117508358025668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-48130765934830967012018-06-16T20:07:20.847+01:002018-06-16T20:07:20.847+01:00Phil,
Thanks for the comment - sadly a June 16th p...Phil,<br />Thanks for the comment - sadly a June 16th post won't be forthcoming. Nothing to write about when you blank! - DylanDylan Wrathallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285181139467170047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-23723575511442508182018-06-15T05:45:16.216+01:002018-06-15T05:45:16.216+01:00Welcome back Dylan, Look forward to your opening d...Welcome back Dylan, Look forward to your opening day blog, seclusion,alone with nature, and that magic possibility of a true wild fish! Cannot knock it!!Philmayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505497015334370371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-31045814637002324762018-06-14T19:10:36.893+01:002018-06-14T19:10:36.893+01:00Cheers Derek, although I am hoping to remain in em...Cheers Derek, although I am hoping to remain in employment for a while yet. I enjoy what I do and the discipline of attending on alternative late/early shifts is something which keeps me on my toes. Dad worked until he was well into his seventies, as did Bev's father. Both have said that the work ethic is what kept them sane and on an even keel - having nothing to do would drive them nuts! Granted neither of them are/were birders or countrymen so would have struggled, whereas we have outdoor interests which will never see us bored? I'll retire when I've had enough or, should my health suffer a decline, when I'm physically unable to perform the tasks that are required of me - DylDylan Wrathallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285181139467170047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-1839853171301050772018-06-14T05:40:46.422+01:002018-06-14T05:40:46.422+01:00Fortunately we don't have to suffer the massed...Fortunately we don't have to suffer the massed ranks of bivvies along waterways here on Sheppey, our only annual ritual occurs on the 1st Sept with the start of the wildfowling season.<br />You seem to be heading towards retirement years in a nice and contented life-style, which is how it should be and good luck to you, I hope it continues in that way.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.com