| #1  08-01-2010, 08:34 PM | ||||
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| Pussy Galore The venue was Todber, Paddock lake and we all have to thank Steve for organising it. Due to watering duties I was unable to get to the venue until around 3, Steve was set up on the damn wall, Ricky Lee in the swim Ben fished last year, his father on the opposite bank, roughly in the middle of the lake. I was happy that the swim that I fished last year was free, I like it for the sense of 'age', ie its a little less modern looking. The view to my right.  Central  The few to the left.  JP arrived soon after, choosing the swim between Ricky and Steve, facing into the wind, Alex was next and chose the swim to my right. Claudia was the last and was between Steve and Dave. When JP arrived we slunk down to the tackle shop, investing in the lakes Red Factor along with a dip, total 15 pounds, plus a few other goodies racked up the bill. Steve was the first to get into a which topped 17lb. We had to wait for night to fall before a feeding session began.  This was followed by Ricky, catching his first cat.  Onlyy a few minutes later, we headed over to get a few snaps of Alex's kitten.  I had no joy the first night, despite trying hard. My baits the red factor excited no reaction from the fish. I played about with meat on the float. No joy. I had to pop back to the nursery and check on some of the mroe sensative plants, whilst doing so I picked up some chilli plants for Alex and Claudia. Also some 'secret' special bait for cats, perhaps.....  Out of the bag.  Whilst at home/work I filled a bucket with a mass of pellets,and halibut oil and some sweetcorn, about 4kilo's, as heavy baiting got the moggies in, so we ha dheard. I did some serious baiting, and sat on it.  It was time my lucky fish bougt me some luck. Thankfully about 6 my heavier rod went off, and with a racing pulkse I struck to feel soemthing heavy. One of the downsides to a meet like this is when you get abite, you also get an audiance, which as this was likely to be my first cat, was a little worrying. One of the best things about the fight was the sight of my lead appearing, and the large swirl from the tale some distance away, I was accused of being too gentle, but I did not want to force things, and as long as it stayed away from snags I was not going to be too much of a bully. Ricky did the homours with the net, and the assemble audience dealt with the fish whilst I readied my self for being photo'd. The grin says it all.  Over to the others too add their bits. __________________ Ignore the margins at your peril     |
| #2 08-01-2010, 08:37 PM | ||||
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| Re: Pussy Galore Not the best pic, but it weighed 18.8.0 which is bt newest biggest fish. Previously a 17lb crockerton carp. Here's a better pic.  __________________ Ignore the margins at your peril |
| #4 08-01-2010, 08:49 PM | ||||
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| Re: Pussy Galore Outstanding report matt , looks like you all had a balll  well done lads and sis  __________________ If Everyday things are getting you down & stressing you out, Think like a Dog, If it cant be Eaten or Humped, Piss on it and walk away.. |
| #5 08-01-2010, 08:53 PM | ||||
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| Re: Pussy Galore Well done, looks like you all had a great time. Brilliant report. I am not a bit jealous...   __________________ Blackwater Tackle Supplies Keep Ulster's Waters Healthy, Practice Catch and Release! |
| #7 08-01-2010, 11:56 PM | ||||
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| Re: Pussy Galore Done my 1st ever catfish session taking 5 cats to 15.02lb and a carp 22.14lb here some pic's of the lake and my catfish's and carp My 1st cat was 10.9lb matt posted the pic above here  Pic of the view from behind me steves swim and J.P tucked to the left of the picture  pic from my swim you can see Alex's swim top left of pic  Another picture from my swim with Matt swim in front    My second cat was 15.02lb   My 3rd cat was only a little kitty at 4.1lb  My 4th cat went 9.10lb caught 5 mins after Claudia caught hers i expect her pic will be put up  Next was my carp that went 22.14lb, Had to ring my dad up at 3:45am to take the picture   Then i had another cat at 10.12lb not a good pic as every one was fast asleep  . That was it for me 5 cats 1 carp on my 1st trip to Paddock specimen lake, Like to say thank you to steve for making it happen, And to every one that was there it was a laugh  __________________ http://carp-forum.webs.com/ |
| #8 08-02-2010, 04:09 AM | ||||
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 Re: Pussy Galore Some cracking fish guys & Gals. Looks like theres going to be a few of you hooked on cat fishing from now on.....Big well done to those who had new PB's __________________ Don't Judge My Path If You Haven't Walked My Journey... |
| #9 08-02-2010, 05:49 AM | ||||
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| Re: Pussy Galore Looks like a great session there. You lot are insane, looks like you had a great time. Well done. __________________ Just remember, not all the heroes died. www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
| #10 08-02-2010, 06:13 AM | ||||
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| Re: Pussy Galore Well done guys, glad the cats all came out to play for you! Well done to those that got a PB too. __________________ Right then, checklist: Rods. Check. Reels. Check. Speckled Hen. Check. Bait…… BAIT! Sh*t, where’s the bait? |
