The Wye: It was tough going on The Wye, but eventually I convinced a pike to hit my lure - beat, I steered it out of the fast water into a bay - then slipped down the bank trying to net it! Not only did she shake the hook, but probably had a good laugh as she swam away!
The Pits: A run on The Pits, turned out to be the pretty pike from a couple of days ago. Out of interest I weighed her again - 1oz heavier today - doesn't look like getting caught put her off her food. But I really don't like recaptures - which leads to the dilemma...
I have spotted the pike I'm after in this area on a couple of occassions before. So there is an upper-double to be caught - but I don't want too many recaptures on route. I'll leave it for a while - but I will be back. There is another pit, pond & the river in the meantime.
Oh and, Merry Christmas bloggers!
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At least you are catching.
ReplyDeleteHo, ho, ho and all that.
It was a very aerial fight at range, great stuff, but slightly disappointing to see a recapture - but yeah - million times better than a blank! Too difficult to walk away knowing the fish I want is close by. Have a great Christmas.
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