Determination to wet a line over the Christmas break drove me out into the pouring rain for a couple of hours fishing this afternoon. I ledgered maggots in the rapidly rising water and gave each swim just a few minutes to see if it held a fish.
Second swim and a barbel, only a small one at 4lb 6oz, but considering my season so far I was delighted! I made my way down the river and the only other fish to take an interest was a 3lb 14oz chub, fantastic condition and really looked heavier, but I wasn't complaining!
Soaked through I made my way home - but it was worth it!
Happy New Year, and I hope 2014 sees you land the fish of your dreams!
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Well done! ... Looking forward to reading many more successful fishing reports in 2014... as well as a full new vol. 4 of Jack's Pike cartoons. All the best!
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ps: did someone get a shaving kit for xmas? ;)
Cheers. I'm hoping there will be a few successful trips as well! Yeah, got to get on with JP4. No pike so I lost the pike beard!
DeleteAhh too modest to say. Well in Brian!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Dont like rain!
Thanks. I don't like fishing in the rain either, but time is limited.
DeleteNice Fish I can only see one set of whiskers on the Barbel picture what happened to the beard ?
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In a rush, left the beard at home on the draining board!
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