On the river and a new water 27-30 -12-13

Well i fished a swollen river on the 27 december with Kieth in a peg thats seen some good fish so far this season.We fished lives and deads,but couldnt tempt the pike,we put the fishing world to rights,but yet another blank,this time though spent in good company,cheers kieth.............................

Today was going to be my last fishing day of 2013,i decided to spend it on a new water,rather than go back to my no 1 choice.When i arrived at the water i was quit taken back,it looks really promising,and with the info i have i will be back.Today just wasnt happening,tried various baits,re casting,everything except moving due to the rain,it just didnt happen for me again.

The start of 2013 wasnt very knd to me and the end of 2013 hasnt either,but ive had some great fishing days aswell as the poor ones,i cant complain.I havnt done that bad for once a week angling.......................

Favourite days this year was my tench campaign,getting it right after struggling and getting a new PB 6 on the dot.My barbel fishing as been fantastic,a new PB 9.2 and a new PB Roach 1.12 also my 4.7 chub ,a new PB for the ribble.

Probably my biggest highlight was raising over £1700 for Henshaws society for the Blind,thanks to the 14 anglers that made the day and the sponsorship was awesome.......................................

Anyways,Tight Lines for 2014 fellow bloggers,see ya next year........................................

Back to Blank 22-12-13

Well my 7th pike session of the season today.After last weeks fish i decided to return to my target water that has seen 5 blanks included in that was a day i should off banked 5 fish,well thats a distant memory ,today is what mattered.

I woke up this morning greeted with pouring rain,now i do not like pike fishing in the rain,never done any good,unless it stops in between and i have had fish that way,but constant rain ,its not for me.

Once i arrived at the water it had stopped,i decided to fish the bay again,tactics,one rod roaming ledger,the other float close in.I could not of tried any harder,baits for the day were lamprey,joey,smelt and herring,not even a beep.

In between waiting for a bite i chucked lures and worked the area into a froth,enjoyable but no fish.

I have decided now to put this water to one side and go to my second choice,then come back to this water at a later date.With xmas only 3 days away,i will be looking to get out over the holidays before i have to return to work.

Merry Christmas to all fellow bloggers,tight lines,drink safe and enjoy the break..................................

A shot of the lake,always looking for the cloud shot....................................................

Wet net,Wet Mat......14-12-13

Today was the region 32 /17 fish in at wyreside lakes at lancaster,now if im being honest i didnt fancy it,my mind was elsewhere.I asked kieth was he going and he said yes with mike and bernie,they were fishing friday after work till saturday tea time.Thursday night i made my mind up to go and it would make a nice change to fish with the lads again.

I arrived at just after 7am and finally got booked on sunnyside 2,i made my way round to peg 6 and fished next to bernie,kieth and mike were on the point in peg 20.With it being quite a windy day,it was handy sat in the back of the van watching my rods.Bernie had one run on the friday night and had another while i was there early doors.

My only dissapointment off the day was i was told you could order breakfast when you arrived at your peg,when i rang up i was then told i would have to drive up,FFS.luckily bernie made me some grub,thanks bernie.

I just fished straight ledgered baits,lamprey and smelt.It was roughly mid morning and i had my first run,fish on,banked,quick pic,looked a chunky fish,weighed it 9.8,happy days the blank run had ended

The weather changed now and the drizzle started with the wind more in your face now,playing with the drop-offs and alarms.The drizzle stopped and bernie was in,a fish of about 4 pound,it wasnt any more than 10 mins later and bernie had another about 6.In between all this mike came over ,thanks for the teacake.

He had a cheeky chuck in river lake and managed a fish of about 2 and saved him a blank,kieth didnt catch but managed to catch a spod rod and reel,lol.............................................................

Here,s a few pics from the day..........................................................

9.8 happy days

The swim...............................

Mike scaring the wildlife........................................

I had a great day,nice to see Kieth,Bernie and Mike and hopefully get out again with them.

The Dry Net Continues 1-12-13

As we go into december im on my worse pike run ever,im not going to bang on about what happened today,instead ill share some pictures i took,Blank no 5.........................

Finally got my robin picture,landed on the barrow.............................

Best shot i got on the rod..............................................

Liking the new drop off.....................................................

A closer peep........................................................................

The best shot of the day.............................................................

Tight lines till the next time............................................................