I farted about a bit, changing pegs and generally being indecisive before finally settling in. I chose Emerald Pool in the end (thats Emerald Pool in Emerald Pool fishery, look at the website and it all makes sense...)
How can you say no?
I thought I would give the method a go along with my trusty float. I cast the method near the island opposite and the float went in closer to the middle water in front. I balled in a bit of stodgy groundbait and waited. It took a little while for a bite (a little while at Emerald Pool is anything above 5 minutes!).
The float sank and I missed, the line flicking back on itself and wrapping round the rod tighter than my shorts around my belly after a beer or two.
I cursed a bit and set up again. This time when the float sunk I was successful. Skimmer no 1. I had a bit of a run on the Skimmer front on the float. The method wasnt left out either with a 10oz Skimmer attached (I didnt even realise until I began winding in!)
Loads of decent Skimmers
My main bait was casters. I stuffed as many as I could onto a size 12 hook. My main reason was to avoid the tiddlers and hopefully catch a nice Roach, Perch or Tench.
The Skimmers kept coming, with some pretty decent sizes hitting a little shy of 1ib.
Attempting some video
Then the method went off, line skidded out. A carp for sure. Now this is where I made another mess of things. Ive got an action cam which I had brought with me. I decided to switch it on and record half way through the fight. But as I went backwards to try and get the thing switched on the tip of my rod tangled in the trees above. I tried to sort it but it was too late. Moments later the carp had done me in. Bugger.
I dusted my self down and didnt give up. I'm glad I didnt get to angry as the float sunk and this beauty ended up in the net. Just shy of 1ib - a new Roach pb. My annoyance and turned to happiness just like that!
Oh yes!!!
But it wasnt over. Later on the alarm went and a strong critter was pulling hard. I had 8ib line on so could confidently bring it in (along with an underwater log).
My 2nd favourite fish (Perch number 1)
A few nice Rudd popped up along with a few more Skimmers. I was really pleased with the variety of fish on offer.
One of a few nice Rudd
Finally, just before packing up the alarm shouted out. I picked up and was into a feisty Carp. In typical fashion he fought like a brute but eventually got tired.
A nice chunk to finish the day
I wanted to stay for the evening but family called and my wife is a bit badass when I'm late, so with some reluctance I packed up.
So it was Bream, Rudd, Roach, Tench and Carp. A nice mixed bag. Variety is what its all about.
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