A tough week but lots of fun !!
The week has come to a close with the overall winner being the weather !! The lads (and dads) worked gamely to winkle out a fish or two and each day saw a few more for the catch report but not without lots of effort. The weeks total was just 38 fish which is one of our lowest ever but certainly is no reflection on the efforts of our anglers. You can have the best equipment, the best rigs and the best bait but if the carp do not want to play then you are bxxxxxxd !! I have the greatest admiration for the enthusiasm and good spirit that this weeks anglers showed each day and I will say a big well done to Jack, Ian, Brian, Arrun, Brian and Mark (not forgetting Marie) for being such great company in such a difficult week… I am well pleased that all of them have rebooked for next year.
The total catch was 38 fish including a cracking 40.5lb mirror to Bob and a further 12 carp over 30lb. Lots of new pb’s this week with Ian having both a mirror and common of 28lb, young Jack a mirror of 32.4lb’s and Arrun a superb 37.4lb mirror. Brian also had a new common record and son Mark a new mirror pb. Top rod was Bob who managed a superb bag of 30lb+ carp plus his 40 in his 15 carp catch. Strange to say but we failed to see any of the big commons this week and wait expectingly for their appearance in the coming weeks.
Happy Birthday Jack……………….16 yrs old today !!!
And his presents …
And his new pb of 32lb4oz.
As we often say Jim, there’s more to fishing than catching fish and the big smiles on these lads faces says all that needs to be said!
Interesting that the big commons haven’t showed, perhaps someone will get very lucky next week..
On a seperate note, you’re probably wondering where your curry mixes are. And I can tell you they were very nice indeed!
.. Apologies, I’m off to the deli where I get them again next week, and I promise this time I’ll post them!!
Yes Graham, it was a very enjoyable week, hopefully their next visit will see them meet up with a lot more Moulin du Mèe lumps.
I look forward to the crry mixes…thanks Graham.
hi Jim
the weather and wind from all areas Jim!!!! may have played a big part in the week but to see my son catch that 32lb mirror made my week (and his) we both thank you again and know that fishing the lake at its hardest due to the weather, the next time we come it will be just as enjoyable (the fish come as a bonus) after all its called fishing not catching.
interested to see how the party this week are doing
speak soon Jim
Ian & Jack
Really enjoyed having you here for the week, great banter and the bonus of a first 30 for young Jack. Looking forward to seeing you both again next year.
the suspense is to much Jim how they doing this week???
ian
hi jim and all hope all is well and the fishing is better once again thanks for a great weeks holiday could you email me the date i have booked for 2010 please i know its in september hope to here back soon all the best bob and arron.
I have sent you the dates Bob and look forward to seeing you both again in 2010.