| #1  08-01-2010, 01:33 PM | ||||
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 couldn't break Tjs Virginity well the day came and after a slightly later getaway due to some hefty traffic Tj and myself were off to anglers Paradise hunting cats fishing on the Nirvana day ticket water specimin catfish lake   as you can see after a warm week the weather was deteriateing fast on us and as the baits went out the rain started  we fished to the left of the hut you can see, baits were halibut pellets and some boilies i was told were the dogs danglies  anyway , dureing the night the rain just got worse and the fishing was poor, the only run i had was at 2am when a stupid goose got caught in the line Tj did at least get a few knocks on the worm, but also blanked  in the morning for a bit of fun i found a waggler and attatched to the newly discovered 3lb test curve , 10.000 reel (with 17lb line) float rod  as the lake was alive with small fish, and soon had perch and a few of the really pretty golden rud  we gave it till just before 12 but we were knackered as had fished hard through the night the rain was our killer as had obviously chilled the lake a touch and the cats werent feeding oh well  dave sorry its a naff report as memory card in camera corrupted and better pics dint work, plus I think thats really decided it for me that carping/catting behind alarms isnt for me, as i was so so bored( even tough we fished hard changeing /moveing baits every hour through the night trying to tempt anything )i wont get rid of gear , but will need a damn good kick to get me there again like that  thought fishing was an activity, not inactivity __________________ www.exmouthsaa.co.uk 24 beers in a case and 24 hours in a day simples You won't know unless you go :D...and if you do go!! please let us know :D as thats how the forum thrives     |
| #2 08-01-2010, 02:50 PM | ||||
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| Re: couldn't break Tjs Virginity I've tried carping (bait alarms etc.) before when i was into course fishing and always gravitated back to lighter line styles like float and feeder. That said, I always enjoy the sleeping out part of it. It's horses for courses I suppose. Thanks for sharing Neil __________________ Neil "Every day's a school day!" Species 2010 - flounder, bass, black bream, ballan wrasse, smut, eel, rockling, plaice |
| #3 08-01-2010, 02:50 PM | ||||
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| Re: couldn't break Tjs Virginity Unlucky there Dave, i suppose that's why they call it fishing and not catching. It really can get frustrating after awhile with out a fish in a water like that. __________________ Blackwater Tackle Supplies Keep Ulster's Waters Healthy, Practice Catch and Release! |
| #4 08-01-2010, 03:55 PM | ||||
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| Re: couldn't break Tjs Virginity Unlucky guys. I guess it's all or nothing on that sort of lake. Next time (Or not!)... __________________ Right then, checklist: Rods. Check. Reels. Check. Speckled Hen. Check. Bait…… BAIT! Sh*t, where’s the bait? |
| #5 08-01-2010, 05:00 PM | ||||
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| Re: couldn't break Tjs Virginity Shame you didnt get a catfish Dave. I suppose the crap weather puts a downer on things too - and cant fault you for trying hard throughout the night either. |
| #6 08-03-2010, 06:57 AM | ||||
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| Re: couldn't break Tjs Virginity It goes to show that even on Anglers Paradise you can still get the occasional blank. Had a few trips like that when I was into sitting behind alarms for days & nights on end, it soon turns out to be perseverance rather than fun; but the good trips make it all worth while they tell me. Nice report, shame the fish didn't show. __________________ My Web Site (The Average Coarse Angler) Happiness is Fish Shaped (It used to be woman shaped but the wifes getting on a bit now) |
