River Kennet backstream, Padworth

1900 - 2330

Warm, yet clear evening. Lovely night to be out - got to see some early Perseids.

3 Barbel; 8lb 7oz, 5lb 3oz, 4lb 6oz.

Bit of an exploratory session - fished a couple of new swims - and got stung to blazes by the nettles - clearly 2 spots that have not seen an angler this season!! Fished in rotation - plan was to give each spot an hour or until I caught - whichever was soonest then switch. As it happened both swims produced a fish first cast (the 2 smaller ones) with the 1st swim then producing the 8 after being 'rested'. A useful and informative session - well worth the extra effort (and the stings!)