Thursday 9 February 2012

Wye - Monster!


A couple of hours piking on the Wye this afternoon, and it wasn't looking good. Both myself and Roger had been ledgering sprats for a couple of hours with no interest. I decided to try a float-fished sprat over a snag about a foot from the bank.

After about half an hour the float bobbed, then remained still for a few seconds before hammering down. I struck and realised I was connected to a good fish - unfortunately the pike had gone through a snag beneath my feet. The most frustrating fight then look place as the pike headed out to open water while all I could do was wind her back to the snag... Hard going and no fun at all.

Eventually I had her beat, and she lay in the water still connected to the snag. I knew she was a personal best, but was she THE fish I've been chasing for 20 years?

I pulled her and the snag over the net, and as she was about three-quarters of the way in the f**king line broke!

I seriously think it's going to give me nightmares!

7 comments:

  1. Gutted for you Brian, its always worse when you see how big they are before they come off! At least you know where she hangs out!

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  2. < expletives deleted >

    And a line break, sheesh - hopefully she's none the worse for it and you know where she is. The truth is out there and the monsters are real.

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  3. Yeah, after the initial feeling of gutted it's a worry that the pike might still have the trace... It's barbless so hopefully it will fall out... I'll just have to catch her to make sure.

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  4. Oh my god, Thats a real bummer Brian, But i know what your like you wont rest until you have her sorted,
    ,,,Paddy,,,

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  6. Bad luck mate. She probably shook the hook free pretty soon after. Let's hope so anyway, these things happen and you can only do your best.

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  7. Just about over it now (nearly a week later). Hopefully she shook the hook free. Roger is still after her until the end of the season - so her photo might yet appear on here!

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