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Friday, 24 May 2013
Esox Hoodie!
Saw this and just had to have one!
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Friday, 17 May 2013
BaitBoat & Reels for Sale!
4 Daiwa Infinity 5500br Baitrunners loaded with braid £160 each or £600 for the 4.
Patriot BaitBoat with 6 Batteries and 2 Chargers £170
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Thursday, 16 May 2013
A good read!
This week the summer edition of Pikelines arrived through the post. The PAC magazine now under the Editorship of Mr Mark Barrett features Ireland as it's theme; some very good articles! After the political goings on before Christmas and people resigning there is a positive explanation of where the PAC is at right now and peace and harmony looks to have been restored.
Also I have Steve Rowley's excellent e-magazine EsoxWorld13 to catch up on as i haven't had time recently to read it. This is an excellent on-line magazine for those of you that have so far missed it. It is a free download when you register. All the previous 12 issues can be read on-line so if you have missed them don't worry they are there for you to enoy. Fantastic magazine. Excellent work Mr Rowley!
Also I have Steve Rowley's excellent e-magazine EsoxWorld13 to catch up on as i haven't had time recently to read it. This is an excellent on-line magazine for those of you that have so far missed it. It is a free download when you register. All the previous 12 issues can be read on-line so if you have missed them don't worry they are there for you to enoy. Fantastic magazine. Excellent work Mr Rowley!
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
GOTCHA!
Great work being done by the EA and Angling Trust voluntary Bailiff scheme catching yet more people illegally fishing. Hoping the scheme is extended to the Northwest soon. Stay vigilant my friends and don't hesitiate to phone the EA Hotline number on the front of your licences.
Positive article in today's Angling Times from Ben Miles - anglers, the Environment Agency and Angling Trust Voluntary Bailiff Service all working together to combat poaching, fish theft, illegal close season fishing and rod licence evasion. As they used to say in our Fisheries Enforcement Manager's former profession 'Together we'll crack it'; there's no other way.
Positive article in today's Angling Times from Ben Miles - anglers, the Environment Agency and Angling Trust Voluntary Bailiff Service all working together to combat poaching, fish theft, illegal close season fishing and rod licence evasion. As they used to say in our Fisheries Enforcement Manager's former profession 'Together we'll crack it'; there's no other way.
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Noddy bags another Dawg caught fish!
With the season drawing to a close for me now i still couldn't resist one more trip afloat on a big stillwater with fishing comrade Neil. Last time we visited this large lake the sun was shining and there wasn't a breath of wind. Today was quite the opposite. It started breazy and got worse to the point we called it a day early.
It was the right call as conditions were deteriorating all the time. We battled hard in trying conditions but presenting our trolled baits on electric power was almost impossible and we quickly used up nearly 2 batteries worth of power and casting lures in 2 foot swells was not fun. Neil did manage to hook into a nice long lean fish approx 11lb when there was a lull in the wind. I always enjoy a day out with Neil swapping stories! Squaddies always have great stories and taxi drivers have a few as well. Looking forward now to some tench fishing, summer Zed fishing, Barbel and Chub and who know's what else?
It was the right call as conditions were deteriorating all the time. We battled hard in trying conditions but presenting our trolled baits on electric power was almost impossible and we quickly used up nearly 2 batteries worth of power and casting lures in 2 foot swells was not fun. Neil did manage to hook into a nice long lean fish approx 11lb when there was a lull in the wind. I always enjoy a day out with Neil swapping stories! Squaddies always have great stories and taxi drivers have a few as well. Looking forward now to some tench fishing, summer Zed fishing, Barbel and Chub and who know's what else?
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| Sunglasses for disguise coz the sun never made an appearence :-) |
Monday, 6 May 2013
Volunteer Bailiff Scheme.....
The angling Trust and the Environment Agency recently piloted a Volunteer Bailiff Scheme down south and it has been very succesful. So much so that it is set to go national. I hope many of you local anglers put your names forward when this scheme hits the Northwest. It is very much needed.
Our fisheries have come under increasing attack from poachers who are removing fish for the table illegally; some of them on a commercial scale using nets. A volunteer riverwatch scheme started on the River Mersey in recent months has been a tremendous success and the police and EA officials have caught a number of people guilty of removing fish and fishing out of season.
We need to be vigilant to protect our fisheries. If you see anything on your local waters call the number for the EA on the front of your licences. They will take action.
Our fisheries have come under increasing attack from poachers who are removing fish for the table illegally; some of them on a commercial scale using nets. A volunteer riverwatch scheme started on the River Mersey in recent months has been a tremendous success and the police and EA officials have caught a number of people guilty of removing fish and fishing out of season.
We need to be vigilant to protect our fisheries. If you see anything on your local waters call the number for the EA on the front of your licences. They will take action.
Friday, 3 May 2013
It ain't just about catching fish!
Some of my friends who are none anglers often question my sanity as i venture out fishing especially during the winter months in sub-zero temperatures, setting off at ungodly hours in the middle of the night.
I love catching fish. I relish the challenge to outwit and capture large wild fish especially the water wolf that can often be a moody mistress. We never stop learning as anglers and we will go to the grave still trying to unravel the mysteries of what lies below the surface of our rivers and lakes. In the past i have been guilty of the naievity of thinking i had certain waters worked out, only for the following winter to be made a fool of. This is part of what keeps us going out season after season.
But what the none angler maybe doesn't appreciate is that it isn't all about the fish..............
Those of you reading this no doubt understand the spiritual gratification of just being close to and even part of nature. I am not a strictly religious man but my church is in the wilderness and the majesty of nature fills me with awe and soothes my soul. Sunrise and sunset and the symphonies of birdsong get me everytime. I will never tire of it........This is a huge part of why i am an angler!
Here are some images that capture what inspires me and they speak louder than words...........
I love catching fish. I relish the challenge to outwit and capture large wild fish especially the water wolf that can often be a moody mistress. We never stop learning as anglers and we will go to the grave still trying to unravel the mysteries of what lies below the surface of our rivers and lakes. In the past i have been guilty of the naievity of thinking i had certain waters worked out, only for the following winter to be made a fool of. This is part of what keeps us going out season after season.
But what the none angler maybe doesn't appreciate is that it isn't all about the fish..............
Those of you reading this no doubt understand the spiritual gratification of just being close to and even part of nature. I am not a strictly religious man but my church is in the wilderness and the majesty of nature fills me with awe and soothes my soul. Sunrise and sunset and the symphonies of birdsong get me everytime. I will never tire of it........This is a huge part of why i am an angler!
Here are some images that capture what inspires me and they speak louder than words...........
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| Glacial beauty |
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| River sunrise |
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| Private pool mid wales |
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| South West France |
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| Masons back in the day! |
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| Large flash |
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| Windy with no wind |
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| Big flash |
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| River sunrise taken by Stu Maddocks. |
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| another great image captured by Stu |
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| Midlands trout water |
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| Midlands trout water |
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| Glacial water North |
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| Glacial lake North |
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| Lomond |
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| Sunrise on Irish Loughs take your breath away |
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| Stunning water in Cymru |
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| Glacial lake not far |
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| Looks like the sea but is a little lake west of here |
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| South West stillwater |
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| South west stillwater |
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| My temporary home at a Private pool in mid-wales |
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
56 Pike in the boat today!
After last week's memorable day catching 31 Pike in a day Steve 'Gulper' Lewis didn't need much persuading to join forces and go back for another bash at this stillwater and WOW! what a day we had!
Conditions were very bright and for the most part of the day the lake was like a preverbial millpond. Not ideal piking conditions and certainly different from the previous week. The Pike fed close to the surface early morning just as they had done the previous week but as soon as the sun got up the bright conditions put the Pike down and baits and lures had to be fished as close to the bottom as we could achieve. Float trolled dead baits and lures scored for us early but we scored more heavily during the middle of the day wobbling small deadbaits down deep almost bottom bouncing. Steve took an early lead and had 8 fish to my 1 but as the day went on i made a miraculous comeback and levelled the score at 22 Pike each and then overtook Steve for just a short time gaining a 4 fish advantage. It was cat and mouse! But in a final flurry Steve took 7 of the final 8 fish that came to the boat. Steve ended the day with 29 Pike and i landed 27; both of us just short of last weeks personal tally of 31. Steve and i have enjoyed many large hauls of Pike over the years as fishing partners but this is a new landmark; Our Best joint tally and one that will be hard to beat in the future. We fished like a machine today. Experienced boat partners know what each needs from the other at any given time without words even being spoken. Steve and i both regularly guide anglers aboard our boats and know the extra work that is often required. Today the anchor never went down once. There was an intensity about our approach. Fish were landed, un-hooked. photographed and released in seconds and all the time the boat kept moving with bait in the water, working, We constantly cross-fired ideas. re-assessed depths, bait, lures and areas to fish. 12 hours of focused Piking and the result 56 beauties!
Here are a selection of photos from today's fun.....................
Conditions were very bright and for the most part of the day the lake was like a preverbial millpond. Not ideal piking conditions and certainly different from the previous week. The Pike fed close to the surface early morning just as they had done the previous week but as soon as the sun got up the bright conditions put the Pike down and baits and lures had to be fished as close to the bottom as we could achieve. Float trolled dead baits and lures scored for us early but we scored more heavily during the middle of the day wobbling small deadbaits down deep almost bottom bouncing. Steve took an early lead and had 8 fish to my 1 but as the day went on i made a miraculous comeback and levelled the score at 22 Pike each and then overtook Steve for just a short time gaining a 4 fish advantage. It was cat and mouse! But in a final flurry Steve took 7 of the final 8 fish that came to the boat. Steve ended the day with 29 Pike and i landed 27; both of us just short of last weeks personal tally of 31. Steve and i have enjoyed many large hauls of Pike over the years as fishing partners but this is a new landmark; Our Best joint tally and one that will be hard to beat in the future. We fished like a machine today. Experienced boat partners know what each needs from the other at any given time without words even being spoken. Steve and i both regularly guide anglers aboard our boats and know the extra work that is often required. Today the anchor never went down once. There was an intensity about our approach. Fish were landed, un-hooked. photographed and released in seconds and all the time the boat kept moving with bait in the water, working, We constantly cross-fired ideas. re-assessed depths, bait, lures and areas to fish. 12 hours of focused Piking and the result 56 beauties!
Here are a selection of photos from today's fun.....................
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| Breathtaking start in the mist. |
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| I managed one in the mist too. |
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| First light action. |
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| Temperature was -1 degrees celcius when we put the boat on. 1st of May??? |
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| Early lure caught fish for Steve. |
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| Fish coming to the boat. Love that mist on the water. |
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| Busy start! |
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| Another early fish for Steve. |
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| Relaxed, wrapped up waiting for the next run. :-) |
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| This pike had lost a bit of tail at some time in it's life. |
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| Mist is burning off and Steve is still landing Pike |
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| Squinting in the sunlight. I can't tell you how nice it felt when that sun popped over the mountains. |
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| Nicely marked Jack, |
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| Nice long fish in the early morning sunshine. |
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| Super Fish! |
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| and another........................ |
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| Another Jack to a Bulldawg. |
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| Sun is up. Time for the Hat! |
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| and another........... |
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| and another............... |
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| These last 3 fish came in 3 casts! |
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| Double hook up! Steve looking Happy. Pike-tastic! |
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| Stunning Jack. I love the different markings on Pike. |
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| A better one! |
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| Jack to a wobbled roach! |
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| The day has become tropical but still the pike keep coming. |
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| Steve having a well earned sandwich. Chicken, Bacon and mushroom. mmmmmmmmm' |
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| Bit of cloud helping a bit but still scorching. |
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| still barely a ripple but the pike still feeding. |
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| Another hard fighting fish. |
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| Sunglasses on; Good practice for Spanish Safari pike fishing Steve! |
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| Another hard fighting nicely marked fish. |
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| and another............... |
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| and another.................. |
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| Really pretty fish this one................. |
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| Steve keeps em coming! |
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| Nice looking chunky jack. |
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| and Steve keeps catching.......Pike catching machine |
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| Hard fighter with very few speckles. |
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| Stunning fish. |
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| A spotty one...no not me! |
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| and another............. |
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| Mill pond piking....another beautiful fish for Steve! |
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| absolute cracker! |
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| and another ................... |
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| and another.......... |
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| and yes another one........he's getting on my nerves now lol |
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| oh and one for me :-) |
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| and a nice one for me 13lb'er |
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| and another.....i am making a comeback! |
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| and another super fish for Steve |
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