A little recitation entitled "Our afternoon Off"

[Carp Bird]

We got an afternoon off, we didn't give a damn
So we went to see Banana Steve, a very nice man
Tickets and directions, fishing kit in the back
Sunglasses, trolley, nothing did we lack,
15 minutes later we pulled in to Berkley Lake
Small problem though, we couldn't work the gate!
Martin marched off all across the path,
I stayed patting the ponies and feeding them some grass.
Back with the solution, there's a button to be pressing
Undid it, parked up, kit out, no messing.
Bit of a walk, next time we will buy a barrow
Will be easier down the path, a little bit narrow.
Now, the lake, it was a nice surprise
Hardly any ducks and a really good size
Found a sunny spot, kitted up and settled down,
Chucked out some freebies, carp were soon swirling around.
7 wildies later, they were really liking our baits
Visitors, Full Creel and Steve, how are you getting on, mates?
Off for a little wander, what's the rest of it like?
Quite a big lake, could have done with a bike!
Overshot with a cast, oh dear, lost a float!
How deep is the water? Could do with a boat!
Could jump in the water, how far does it go down?
Don't worry, I'll rescue you if it looks like you might drown!
No, can't do that, watched as it floated away
We'll come back and collect it another day
Packed up all the kit, wheeled trolley through the wood
Off to Frome now, got to get some food
On our way back home now from Berkley lake
9 lovely fish in the end, nice lake, good take!!

[ben lee]

Not bad afternoon then.
Havent fished burkley yet only walked round it bit of a treck from the car to the lake may try it next week.

[Carp Bird]

You are right, it is a bit of a trek, but it's a lovely lake and the carp are gagging for it, biggest we caught was about 8lb, well worth the effort, Ben, but watch out for the trees!

[pingu]

nice one, liked that
and sounded a good session

ifs its a hard walk take less gear, everyone always takes too much anyway

dave

[Carp Bird]

Agree with you there dave, trouble is I always think, better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it!! We will be buying a barrow then it will be much easier, we need the excercise any way and if it is a good lake you don't mind do you?

[dave fish]

well done on the fishing and the poem i always take to much to but you can garantee if i didnt bring ill need it

[Banana Steve]

Well done, I Tried to get closer Access on Wednesday Evening with the owner, but he said no. but i shall endevour to try and get closer access.

[Fishing Forum Admin]

Well done

[grahamscas]

there is nothing worse than having to treck for ages over rough terrain full of pot holes and mud with all your gear.

I think it should be a new rule that you have to have a car park no more than 50 yards from the lake ( wouldn't that be good )

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