After the
season opener chasing rudd on The Fens was cut short with a punctured boat followed by a massive storm James and myself have looked forward to a return visit. We had planned on a trip within a couple of weeks - as it turned out it was over 2 months before we were going to attempt another 48 hours fishing here...
Who ordered the gale force winds? After a 3am start, a long drive (and breakfast) we were on the water in the repaired boat. The water was cold and conditions difficult - finding a few spots out of the wind we only managed to tempt a handful of small fish. And a storm just after lunch pushed us off the water - time to try our luck on land...
The wind got stronger! Casting became difficult and although we spotted a couple of decent size rudd on our travels it soon became clear they didn't want to play. Plenty of small fish - but not what we were here for. Long before the sun was setting the pub was calling - and weirdly - that doesn't happen often these days...
The weather conditions would be the same the next day - and spending the night on the riverbank lost it's appeal! Sixteen hours into our 48 hour session we called it quits! That's it for the rudd this season - can’t really complain - new PB last trip - we'll be back next year. Fenland pike and zander - see you in a couple of months!
You are showing signs of angling maturity Brian.... also know as getting older :o)
ReplyDeleteMy crucian hunt has similarly been affected by our 'New Normal Climate'. Hey ho, 2021 can only be better - can't it?
Angling maturity? I’ll have to knock that on the head! As for getting older, there’s nothing I can do about that I’m afraid.
DeleteAutumn seems to have arrived rather abruptly that’s for sure! Let’s see what new horrors 2021 will bring...
I work round the fens every day but live 50 miles away so don't get on them much. Perhaps this autumn..
ReplyDeleteWe’re 100 miles away - but it’s so tempting. Hoping to get out and do some predator fishing on them for the first time this autumn / winter. Hope you get out too - I’ll look forward to the report.
DeleteIt was crap...so frustrated it panned out the way it did. Always next year...
ReplyDeleteConditions were horrendous, and smarter men than us would have called time a lot sooner! Still we fished hard and it’s all experience for next season...
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