So, being a teacher means that the glorious 21st is met with much excitement and enthusiasm. As always I was keen to get some early fishing in to celebrate the holidays. However I didnt expect to get out for a few days. Luckily my wife was meeting her mate and she was taking the kids...
It would be rude not to. However I was a bit stuck. I tend to favour the rivers over commercials but due to the dry weather much of the river fishing is proving rather hard. So I plumped for Landsend Fishery. Close to home and packed with fish.
I was surprised to find Tadham Lake nearly empty of fisherman. Just me and another. That will do.
Peg for the afternoon.
Not a bad place to spend a few hours.
I got set up. Just bringing my pellet waggler rod, to keep things simple. There were Carp milling about, lazily slurping at the leaves floating on the surface. As I pieced the rod together I realised that the top piece was from my Drennan rod and the bottom was from my Daiwa pellet waggler. I must be going batty! The pieces didnt fit together very well and the whole thing was very unbalanced. But I perservered.
Plan of attack was sweetcorn and pellet. Things started off slowly. I aimed to my left and plopped in a few grains of corn and handful of micropellets. Sweetcorn on the hook, along with a banded halibut pellet.
Soon the float dropped and a small roach was the reward. It was a start. Second one in was much more positive. I actually thought it was a little Carp but it turned out to be a very fine Rudd.
What a cracker
The Carp activity was increasing butt they were very timid. Eventually though a decent fish gobbled up the bait and plodded off. He was sluggish for a time before realising something was dragging him backwards. Then he went a bit mad and lunged under the peg. I managed to get him out in the end.
The best selfie I could get. A shade over 10lbs
I took a bit of a rest and watched the House Martins diving about. Not seen as many this year. In my contemplation I noticed a funny looking bird floating along with the Martins. A bit smaller and flappier.
Its cropped, so the bat looks bigger here. Still odd to see though.
After this batty episode I got back to the fish. I immediately got myself tangled and lost my float and hook. Hmmm.
After tackling up again I cast in. The float went staright away and the line tore off the reel. He was a big un'. An enormous splosh reverberated at the oppsite bank. I tried in vein to guide him away from the snags and overhangs but I didnt stand a chance. The line snapped under the float. I was a bit gutted. Given its strength it was certainly a good Carp. A possible PB.
Despite this setback I was able to hold onto a second Carp. Smaller than the first but still a decent size.
This one posed a little better
The day rounded off with a third Carp. A little smaller but still most welcome.
He was badly behaved so I just took a photo on the mat.
Overall, a pretty good start to the holidays. Next time I will double check my equipment. It must be old age making me go a bit batty.
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