Last Minute Bite

So barbel season is underway and my first session last Saturday resulted in a blank in a peg that's a banker for me of which I've only ever blanked once before.So this Saturday I arrived at the river with a long walk on my mind to unknown territory for me.I loaded the barrow and realised no chair,Damn I wasn't happy.I used my unhooking mat and sat on my barrow I thought.I arrived at my swim and had a good look around at areas to fish.I was soon set up,boilie left hand rod,pellet right hand rod and fired a few chopped Dumbells out and a pva bag of crushed Dumbells on each rod.i sat back poured a coffee and was surveying the water.Fish were topping,I saw a big salmon jump 3 times,now that would be a big catch having a salmon on.Nothing was happening and I was contemplating moving 100 yards up river until I spotted head torches on the other bank.I decided to sit it out,I used my pellet rod as a roaming rod ,upstream ,across stream,casting every 30 mins.At about 10 pm I casted my left hand boilie rod out with a fresh bag and sat back,yet another brew.Id made my mind up at 10-30pm that I was packing up at 11-30 as it was a long walk back and I had too work in the morning.So sat there motionless rods,I was getting frustrated until my right hand rod twitched,but nothing came off it.so with time ticking away as 11-15 approached I had a slight pull on my boilie rod,go on I thought.Then nothing so bang on 11-29 I got up to reel my right hand rod and my left hand rod pulled over,fish on and what a fight.Screaming clutch on 2 occasions and my first Barbel of the season hit the net.

Had a damaged Tail,fought like a double.Till the next time bloggers,Tight Lines .

Anker Powercore 20100 Charger

I've only just purchased this product and thought I'd share this for those that want to charge ther iPad mini ,iPhone or ecig whilst out fishing.If I'm out fishing for carp or barbel I might look at social media or even eBay whilst waiting for a bite.The trouble with doing that is it drains your battery very quickly and I know I could use a car charger,But that's no good back in the van whilst fishing.So after being recommended the Anker Powercore I thought I'd do a short blog on it and a review once I've been on the bank.It weighs in at 12.5oz ,comes with a nice protective bag,the charging lead and two USB ports so you could charge two items at once.It will charge an iPad mini Twice and an iPhone up to 7 charges

Of which is more than enough,even for a quick overnighter.This product is a ultra high capacity power bank ,with a powerful 4.8 A output .

The Powercore,switch on side to power up and 4 led lights.

Two USB ports and charging point.

Nice protective case.

Charging lead.

The cost of the Anker Powercore is £33.Might seem high to some,but to me it's essential whether I'm fishing or in my vehicle.I will do a review next time I'm out.Until then keep it Level and Tight Lines.

A Difficult Day for Tench 4-6-17

So it was back to same water with Tench on my mind.It was a nice warm day with bright sunshine and a warm southerly breeze.I had a couple of places in mind but as I pushed the barrow with full view of the lake I saw tench bubbling on the far side of the lake so I was off round there.The plan was different this week,Esp large method feeders,with a sweet groundbait mix,small 10 mm ester berry boilie and an 

Pellet on the other rod.I did say I was not  fishing maggots,but I'd taken some to float fish with ,if I was struggling on the alarm rods.

My Groundbait mix was nice and fluffy,I also chucked a few balls in hopefully to attract the tench and fend the Rudd off,well that didn't work as I was in on my right hand rod with a Rudd on boilie after 10 minutes of putting the rods out.It was getting quite warm now and I was watching the water fizz as I awaited my first Tench of the year.

The bait,ester berry boilies,11 mm S Pellets and coconut Liquid to sweeten my groundbait mix.It wasn't long before my first Tench hit the Net covered in weed.

A lovely Tinca and I was hoping for more.As the morning wore on I was thinking to myself with the sun so bright that maybe there weren't gonna feed.The swim I had chosen didn't suit my centre pin so I decided to move .

The Rods in the jungle peg.I loaded the barrow and moved.I was soon in another peg which may I add the lake was full now so time for some centre pin action.As soon as I dotted the float it was Rudd perch Rudd perch Rudd perch,it was relentless .Then the rain came and as I had no brolly I packed up and left.Cant wait to go back,and with another week till the rivers open I might just leave the river for a few weeks and get back on the Tench.

You would never thought it was gonna rain .Tight Lines bloggers,Till I'm next out.