Better luck next time

[big al]

popped up trout today for a fighting fit 12lb pike ,that's 4 fish to 4 differant baits in a week.so keep ringing the changes what works on one day may not on anouther.cheers big al

[Jeff S]

Blanked yesterday, and was run off early from a fishing match that was on. Not sure what the etiquette would have been but I was perfectly happy sitting on a peg and not moving around. I then went to another stretch and fished with a pike pack, dead bait and float fished off the bottom between 8-15 feet. I tried mackerel, herring, and I believe it was roach.

 

Luckily the other better half was kind enough to get me some waterproof pants, a thermos and a chair for Christmas but I think it was a ploy to keep me out of the house and comfortable versus keeping me in.

 

All I can say is I packed up a bit of litter, which isn't all angling related I think its a throwback to those military days (where they thought I should look busy) and met a couple of fellas that were catching albeit some nice grayling who gave me a few pointers and methods to try for pike.

 

Looks like I won’t be out until the water settles down. It’s above flood stage and running very fast within 20 feet of the road just down from our house. Not to worry last spring it was over the road and we are well above the high water..

 

Thanks Big Al, Will keep plugging away literally! When you say popped up are you referring to a paternoster rig?

 

Cheers