tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post4242056565915116388..comments2024-03-22T12:30:55.170+00:00Comments on Pike Blog: Evening On The Itchen Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10282379823630036037noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-26243000909431905752021-08-30T09:17:10.155+01:002021-08-30T09:17:10.155+01:00Count me in :-)Count me in :-)Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282379823630036037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-84548220437925181062021-08-29T23:33:19.336+01:002021-08-29T23:33:19.336+01:00I know, plans are already hatched and I will be lo...I know, plans are already hatched and I will be looking to piss off a few come October onwards!James Denison Anglinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713988521860790219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-34082241523210034452021-08-17T21:51:13.009+01:002021-08-17T21:51:13.009+01:00Lovely old roach!Lovely old roach!Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282379823630036037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-5794654076939136652021-08-17T20:44:07.931+01:002021-08-17T20:44:07.931+01:00Lovely ole jobLovely ole jobBureboybloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517207672662059349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-80369929877895332452021-08-16T17:35:50.846+01:002021-08-16T17:35:50.846+01:00Spotted them a month or so ago without the gear to...Spotted them a month or so ago without the gear to catch them - been on my mind since! Lovely bit of water, shame the busy road is only feet away!!Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282379823630036037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-21747049861053617322021-08-16T15:44:41.288+01:002021-08-16T15:44:41.288+01:00I know where that is and I watched a small shoal b...I know where that is and I watched a small shoal by my feet the opposite side a few years ago that looked similar size, nice bit of water down thereMick Neweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534025506569660200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-25025047807135154772021-08-16T13:55:07.114+01:002021-08-16T13:55:07.114+01:00Great session, cheers. Wish it was closer - can’t ...Great session, cheers. Wish it was closer - can’t wait to go back - there’s perch to catch!Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282379823630036037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-76556803091638126082021-08-16T13:38:20.389+01:002021-08-16T13:38:20.389+01:00Looks a great session! well done. Looks a great session! well done. Adam Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09921738664225425225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-23831395862194091862021-08-16T10:32:02.301+01:002021-08-16T10:32:02.301+01:00Cheers MickCheers MickBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282379823630036037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-66510981573784941442021-08-16T10:31:37.911+01:002021-08-16T10:31:37.911+01:00Though those roach would be too much for you to re...Though those roach would be too much for you to resist for long :-)Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282379823630036037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-44380336575166064292021-08-16T09:19:19.829+01:002021-08-16T09:19:19.829+01:00Next time indeed, however, next time you'll ha...Next time indeed, however, next time you'll have competition :) James Denison Anglinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713988521860790219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-80990204666249705812021-08-16T08:37:34.522+01:002021-08-16T08:37:34.522+01:00Awesome stuff BrianAwesome stuff BrianMick Neweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534025506569660200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-66469021730690520772021-08-15T18:21:45.491+01:002021-08-15T18:21:45.491+01:00Really thought I’d bagged a 2+ when she slipped ov...Really thought I’d bagged a 2+ when she slipped over the net, just didn’t have the belly - next time..!Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282379823630036037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-63685983798081794862021-08-15T17:43:42.760+01:002021-08-15T17:43:42.760+01:00Great to see them mate, given Dad and my blank it ...Great to see them mate, given Dad and my blank it was worth it just to see such fish! A 2-pounder beckons, just a case of when you can get back down!James Denison Anglinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713988521860790219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-18894559138581410072021-08-15T11:36:50.282+01:002021-08-15T11:36:50.282+01:00But if I had to pick just one river it would be Th...But if I had to pick just one river it would be The Wye. Fortunately I don’t have to pick and I’ll be back on The Itchen soon - spotted some lovely perch...Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282379823630036037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-24079293911331349292021-08-15T11:33:56.386+01:002021-08-15T11:33:56.386+01:00There are no ugly roach, just ones with character!...There are no ugly roach, just ones with character! One lucky gudgeon - followed across the river by a hungry pike and just snatched from her jaws.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282379823630036037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-6720557096739616532021-08-15T09:18:27.411+01:002021-08-15T09:18:27.411+01:00A great catch, you do have some fabulous waters to...A great catch, you do have some fabulous waters to fish. I'm not jealous you understand..... much ;o)Dave Burrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08259482046178828401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997330909934674747.post-17166335608936296402021-08-15T09:03:29.597+01:002021-08-15T09:03:29.597+01:00Those roach are magnificent, as they always are, n...Those roach are magnificent, as they always are, never seen an ugly one yet! My favourite image is that of the Gudgeon, it brings back memories of the early days, 1960's, fishing on the Grand Union Canal in Hemel Hempstead. Cheers for sharing the pictures - tight lines - DylanDylan Wrathallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285181139467170047noreply@blogger.com