I was keen to get out reasonably early, but didn't manage it. Babies and new dining tables prevented such notions. Nevertheless I managed to pop down to HillView Farm again. To the Lower lake (again).
Two chaps were already fishing by the time I had arrived. One was Dennis (who I thought was Tom, but isn't).
I set up opposite the tip of the little island beyond which were a tasty looking set of lily pads.
I've been using a Drennan quiver tip rod but rather than using the quiver I set it up on a bite alarm. Banded pellet and a smidgen of bread on the hook. In my mind bread is the ultimate bait on this lake. Everything eats it (and I mean everything!)
I filled a small inline feeder with Bait Tech green and cast out close to the lilies.
Meanwhile I set up my trusty Daiwa Pellet Waggler rod, with a pre weighted float. Again bread on the hook.
I flicked in a few pellets and sat back. The sun was shining, ravens were croaking above and frogs were croaking below.
I didn't get long to enjoy the serenity though.
Nice Little Ghost Carp
The serenity I was talking about
For the next few hours I had plenty of missed runs, missed bites on the waggler. Even swapping to bigger hooks which stuck through the bread a bit better didn't improve my hit rate all that much. Still, I managed 7 or 8 Carp of 2lbs to 3lbs
Lots of activity. The Carp were hungry.
Most were about the same size as this one
Then the alarm went off and bang I was into another Carp...
Wait - its a Perch. What a beauty...
Fought like a tank. Caught on 8mm Halibut pellet and bread :-)
I shouted at Dennis (who I thought was Tim). Sadly he wasn't to tech savvy and the photos didn't come out very well. All was not lost WhistleApp on my phone. Job done. Quick weigh. 2lbs - that will do nicely and back he went.
A few more little Carp later and time was getting on. But there was one more surprise right at the end.
A decent Roach in perfect condition.
What a great day. Carp are fine but I really like Perch and cant wait to get the drop shot out when the rivers open again.
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