Saturday 24 September 2022

Postponed


This weekend was supposed to be an epic four day mission on The Wye & Severn with James - searching for double figure barbel... But to be honest I think it would probably have killed me!

So we've postponed it for a month. James has headed to Yorkshire on his Barbel Quest - so expect a report soon. And I had a gently walk down the river - where six barbel, 2 chub & a crab found a bait.



Edit: The first part of James' rather splendid Yorkshire adventure is here. But there is far more to follow - once James gets his head around it - stay tuned!

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  1. A crab? If cancer wasn't bad enough you're catching crabs?
    Anyway, well done on listening to your body.

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    1. It’s been a long time since I caught a Chinese Mitten Crab - but I don’t use luncheon meat very often these days - so still a few in there.

      Me and James egg each other on - it would have been a mission, not a relaxing few days fishing - so another month of exercise and diet… (Plus the pike will be out to play).

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    2. Jungle drums are drumming, James has caught a Big’un

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    3. Messenger has been lighting up!

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  2. No Crab pic? I may have to unfollow this blog now?!?! T minus one month.......

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    1. I took 2 photos, unfortunately neither came out and I chucked him back before I got my fingers crushed!!

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  3. Good call Brian, wait for the pike to join the party! I'll be back end of next month also (and in a few weekends) so hopefully find some fish. You probably have some venues already lined up on the Severn but drop me a message if you like, a couple of spots I know generally come good on the big barbel in the Autumn

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    1. Hoping to be back to somewhere near fitness but then. Only a few days until Pike Time and I’m absolutely unprepared - no tickets, no research and I’d better make some traces!!

      Never fished the Severn - I’ll message you for a few tips closer to the trip - I think I will need all the help I can get - Thank you

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    2. Fingers crossed - take it easy! I'm similar, got an early date on chew to prepare for also and trying to get stuff together!

      Certainly - no problem

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    3. Chew - very exciting, very best of luck and obviously let me know how you get on!

      Cheers

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