Just needed one more carp to hit 200 this summer - any carp would do. To The Puddle and as always - park up and quick lap looking for the big ghostie. And there she was, crusing along a reed line.
Bit of crust launched into her path - and boom - cracking fight in the reeds & weeds - carp number 200 was the ghost I've been chasing all summer! That's the way to do it - magic or jammy b*stard?!
With 3½ hours left on the clock I continued my circuits of the pond (it was weird NOT looking for the ghost). But three more carp slipped up - including a fat common - double #25 of the summer.
Stunning ghostie at 14lb 9oz - it's been a long chase!
Common carp 9lb 0oz - followed by a smaller common.
And a fat 10lb 8oz common to wrap things up - double #25
I said 201, I was close enough. Well done, great summer
ReplyDeleteCheers, glad I’ve had something to chase throughout the drought. Rain today and more forecast - probably one more trip annoying the carp before it’s back to the rivers.
DeleteWell done Brian. But, if you like chasing ghosts, take on the Lugg barbel challenge.
ReplyDeleteToo late in the year to try and find barbel on a new river - but I’ll hopefully try and track down a Lugg pike.
DeleteGreat angling Brian, making that carp lark seem easy!
ReplyDeleteYou need to get some Lugg Barbel, maybe a side quest for you?
Yeah, a Lugg barbel would be nice - but I’d rather start early in the season - I like to wander about spotting them first (but have got a Lugg ticket so perhaps an autumn side quest).
DeleteI'd be happy to show you a few spot ;o)
DeleteThanks - I’ll take you up on that.
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