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Bayleaf the Gardener

Entry posted by Bayleaf the Gardener in Willows

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Willows was busy as ever, and I chatted to a number of anglers on my way to one of the remaining swims. A few had come out, but one guy had been there since 8am and had not caught a thing - and now it was early 4. I chucked in a few balls of breadcrumbs mixed with pellets in the far margin opposite my narrowish swim then set up and cast out. Before I'd even got my seat set up,  the rod was dragged across the bank and I held on for a 7lb 9 mirror - wow! Tonight was going to be the night.

I had no more bites on the method feeder, short of one bringing in a 4-ox roach, foul hooked in the head. I switched to float fishing the near margin earlier than planned to drum up some action. Had a three perch, three more roach and a small bream. But I also had tench of 1lb 2 and 3lb, and as it darkened, two pretty crucians of 4 and 6 ounces, the smaller having recovered from having a big bite taken out of its back.

As it got dark, my line got tangled around the end of the rod which required a head torch switched on to sort out, which probably sent any fish scampering away from the margins. When the same thing happened again ten minutes later, I took the hint and packed up.

I'd seen the carp up on the surface on open water in the warmth of the evening sun, so I'm sure a pellet waggler, or a floating dog biscuit would have caught well, but I took my chance in the margins which on this occasion, did not pay off. Never mind.

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newbury imp

Jeez BL your taking some great pictures of some really ugly fish ,I currently occupy the other end of the spectrum ,really ugly pictures of some great fish. Keep um coming chap

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Bayleaf the Gardener

Ah, thank you. I'm only pleased that by implication you consider me better looking than the fish! I must admit, some are more kissable than others. Keep taking the pictures, the secret is getting them to smile. Got any fishy jokes?

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5 minutes ago, Bayleaf the Gardener said:

Ah, thank you. I'm only pleased that by implication you consider me better looking than the fish! I must admit, some are more kissable than others. Keep taking the pictures, the secret is getting them to smile. Got any fishy jokes?

Don't tell him your name Pike.

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