New Pike Water 2-1-2019

Well I would like to wish everyone that reads my blog a happy new 2019 and hope you get the fish of your dreams this year.So today me and Chris headed out to a lake where pike fishing wasn't allowed,but as 1 Jan 2019 it was.We decided to fish there today.Upon arrival at the lake there was a few other pike anglers there,now don't get me wrong I expected it might be busy and believe it was on new year day,but it's not my bag and wish we hadn't tried it out so soon.Ive been laid up over Xmas with a bad back for 4 days ,so it was a case of being wrapped up with a slight over night frost.We set up and I decided to fish a float on the other side of a tree in the margin.Chris was fishing a float and an alarm set up.As the morning came to an end I put another rod out,there were so many lines in the water and I thought I'd only fish one rod early doors.We saw 3 jacks come out on the opposite bank but nothing down the shallow end.I spoke to a regular who said quite a few pike came out yesterday but nothing big,so hope of a biggie could be on the cards.As the day wore on conditions looked better as the temps rose.We both fished into dark and with nothing to show for our efforts we packed up.

A close up of my Pencil float.

On one of our trips we met mike who had a light lure set up,he let us have a few casts as he'd caught quite a few pike further down from us.Chris nailed this little fella 3rd cast.A really nice angler,Thanks.

Any way tight lines,until I'm out or were out next,Maybe a Perch session .

Sometimes they get away 22-12-18

Me and Chris went on another pike session at the res.We decided to try a different area,the weather was overcast and during the morning we had a couple of showers.My first run came as my float buried and pike no 1 was on the mat.

Chris had his first run not long after on lamprey.Turned out a dropped run.At around 12-30 we moved to another area,both fishing a float and a rod on an alarm.After about an hour my float buried for pike no2 but after unhooking it ,it's gills flared and as I put her back on the mat she slipped back into the water.My second pike of the day on smelt.As the afternoon wore on Chris managed another run on lamprey but that also turned into a dropped run.Just as darkness was falling Chris,s float dipped for his first pike on mackerel.seems Smelt is king on this water for me anyway.

Came at just the right time,we fished into darkness and with no more pike we headed home.

Till the next time bloggers.

Smelt Is King 15-12-18

We decided to fish a Resovoir for pike today.The weather wasn't looking good,strong winds with rain to follow,I,hate pike fishing in the rain.We sorted our pegs,Chris would float fish both rods and I decided to fish one on the ledger down the margin to a overhanging tree and then float fish one in the margin in front of me.My baits were herring on ledger and smelt on the float rod.It wasn't long before my ledger rod went only too lose the fish,on inspection of the bait I had bite marks in between both trebles.I Recasted to the same spot and clipped up my drop arm ,then I heard this bang and thought what the hell my float rod has fell of the bank sticks into the water as I tried to get my landing net the rod slipped away into the deep margin.As I saw the butt dissapear I had to compose my self as I thought was it a pike that had pulled my rod in ,had I not set the baitrunner ??????????????????

I reeled in my other rod took the bait off and cast in searching the margin,luckily I new the make up of the bottom as I'd feeder fished there and new if a pike had took my rod that it couldn't of got far,after 3 casts and help from Chris I was reeling my rod in and unbelievable there was a pike on,I guided the rod to the surface and Chris grabbed it and safely landed the pike.

Hooked in the scissors,rod back and this has never happened to me before .

It wasn't long before  Chris,s float dipped and sailed away for his first pike of 2018 and his first in over 5 years.

The face you pull when it's a jack ..............

The wind had really picked up and after the nightmare I'd experienced I was now fishing both rods on ledgers.Chris had another bite and the fish came off.He didn't have to wait long before he landed his next pike.

A nice pike for Chris his second on smelt.The rain looked like it was gonna come down earlier than forecast and the wind was up and it was damn cold now.Chris would get another run but that fish came of aswell,a busy day for Chris .Nothing was happening for me before Chris had his third pike in the rain ,yet again to smelt.

Looking at the fish it seems a repeat capture of his second fish.

As the afternoon came the rain was persistent and didn't look like clearing ,we packed up at 2-45pm cold wet and a few pike under our belts.

Chris 3 Pete 1 All on smelt.

Onwards and upwards for the next Pike session.

Tight Lines .

The forgotten Lake 9-121-18

Me and Chris set out today to fish a lake I got obsessed with over 4 years ago,for me it replaced the heartbreaker I'd previously put a lot of time in knowing the rewards,but had to move on away from the circus and the killing of a pike I wanted badly..This trip would see a return for Chris who hasn't pike fished for a long time,.We arrived at the lake with it all to ourselves.We decided to fish the big peg,memories came flooding back for me as we set up.One rod was on an a

Arm with a pollen.second rod was a float rod on smelt.Anyway time to kick back enjoy a chat with Chris and a brew.It was overcast with wind blowing into the bank ,we didn't set up camp as a move at lunch time was on the cards.At around 10 am my float dipped and sailed away.

Not a monster but was pleased with a bite on a lovely lake.At 12 we moved with no further action to a sheltered bay.Chris was like a kid on Xmas day ,he was enjoying the fact he was out after pike after so long.We switch baits around 2pm and waited .We fished into dark but nothing came.On the way home we discussed possibilities for next week and will be back after pike.I think my enthusiasm is coming back,I've missed it.

Till the next time bloggers,Tight Lines .

Pike and Roach 1-12-18

Today would be my first time out for 4 years pike fishing,Chris would be fishing for silvers.I set a bag up with pike gear what I would need but I forgot butt rests,rods were made up of which I had left them last time I was out.So after a bit of modification I had two floats out,one with a pollen and the other a bream.The temps were up,the easterly winds had gone and it was overcast.We were both struggling and Chris had a fish on that hadn't registered on the alarms.

A tiny Roach of which a perch followed .After lunch I wanted to switch a float rod to a ledger rod ,but with no butt rest I looked at my forceps and thought that'll work.So I reeled in the right hand float rod and took the float of and added a lead.

Can you see the forceps .

As the day wore on Chris had another roach but nothing for me.A guy further down Chris photographed a 17 lb pike .Throughout the day there was plenty of fish topping ,a few pike swirls but no action in my peg.

Even these Xmas treats didn't work.We fished into darkness ,packed up but will be back for another trip to the countryside on this water .

Till the next time bloggers .

Fishing The Mere 11-11-18

After a bit of discussion between me and Chris we decided to travel in to the countryside and try out the fishing for Roach and Bream.Armed with Maggots and worms we set up in a large peg,me fishing in one direction and Chris the opposite way.We hadn't been there long and the rain which was forecast arrived and was uncomfortable as the wind changed and was blowing into and across the swims.After lots of casts and different distances we had nothing to show for our efforts.We met a nice angler called Mike who was fishing in the next peg for pike.In the afternoon he popped round with a lure rod and net and said he'd had 9 pike,nothing big but good sport and wanted to share his spoils with us.After 3 casts Chris caught a small jack.I had a few and felt a knock but didn't make contact.A nice gesture from another angler who Knew we were struggling,Thanks Mike.As the afternoon wore on the wind eased and as it was our first time there fishing for silvers we agreed we were in the wrong place,but would be back.

Chris view of his swim

Light fading and Chris,s set up.

View of my swim.

Another good day out,great company and maybe we need to get back on the Tunnocks.

Till the next time .

A Tale of Two Pegs 20-10-18

Today's session would see me out with Chris again at one of our local waters.I arrived first before Chris as he was at a work meeting and set up on the far side of the lake as the pegs we normally fish were taken by carp Anglers.Tactics were Avon rods fishing for roach and bream with red maggot and chopped worm.

My Peg and rods out fishing,Chris arrived and he set up further down the bank .As the sun broke out the temperature was like a summers day.I was into skimmers from the off and Chris had an early crucian ,of which for this time of the year is unusual on this lake.

As the morning came to an end Chris was into some lovely bream and I was catching more skimmers and a roach.The sun went in and the fishing got good again more skimmers for me and a nice perch for Chris.

As we went into the afternoon I was hoping the roach would switch on but the skimmers kept coming for me and more bream for Chris .I decided to just fish one rod now for roach and put the other rod out for Perch,but with only worm my confidence wasn't high ,Lobs rule for me ,so I put lots of chopped worm in my maggot feeder topped with the maggots .

Chopped worm and maggot my baits today ...............

Probably the smallest Chris caught.He caught some decent ones to 3-4lb .He caught some cracking bream today and probably the warmest October day I can remember .

My helicopter rigs I was fishing today.The skimmers kept coming for me until the light was going and Chris caught another cracking bream.No look on the perch rod.So time to pack up as darkness crept in and what a great day.Chris did really well with a good haul and I was busy but nothing to shout about.Another enjoyable day and look forward to what happens next.

Tight Lines,Till next time .