View from your swim part 2

[Daniel cain 46,997]

2 hours ago, Greyman said:

Effort =reward and he’s off the mark first carp around twenty pound no scales and don’t care the face says it all 

He won't leave You or his Uncle alone now P

Little set up of 6/8 ft stalking rods,young un will be in his oils

[Bangersanmash 4,039]

5 hours ago, Greyman said:

Effort =reward and he’s off the mark first carp around twenty pound no scales and don’t care the face says it all 

That's a decent fight. Bet youngen was happy seeing that in the net. 

[comanche 3,134]

It great seeing the youngsters on the bank and catching good fish too.

I always experience  a real shared  sense of triumph when my daughter or Grandchildren out fish me . Which they usually do.

Yesterday's quick session on the farm pond didn't  include anything like the big fish in the foregoing posts but threw-up a couple of oddities. 

I only had half a handful of very old maggots and minimal tackle so was happy enough to ping out a few rudd .

When the grubs ran out l spuddled a few worms from the dung heap. The pond holds a few  tench so when my float started to wiggle in an un rudd-like way l was a bit excited.

The culprit turned out to be a baby carp .   In the 15 years l've known the pond there has never been a hint of carp being present . 

The next next fish was even more of a surprise!A brown shubunkin- thing.

I think someone nearby has been clearing out their garden pond . 

Edited April 18 by comanche

[WataWalloper 1,666]

5 hours ago, comanche said:

It great seeing the youngsters on the bank and catching good fish too.

I always experience  a real shared  sense of triumph when my daughter or Grandchildren out fish me . Which they usually do.

Yesterday's quick session on the farm pond didn't  include anything like the big fish in the foregoing posts but threw-up a couple of oddities. 

I only had half a handful of very old maggots and minimal tackle so was happy enough to ping out a few rudd .

When the grubs ran out l spuddled a few worms from the dung heap. The pond holds a few  tench so when my float started to wiggle in an un rudd-like way l was a bit excited.

The culprit turned out to be a baby carp .   In the 15 years l've known the pond there has never been a hint of carp being present . 

The next next fish was even more of a surprise!A brown shubunkin- thing.

I think someone nearby has been clearing out their garden pond . 

I’m happier going with no rods if the kids are fishing, as you say it’s just as good as or if not better than catching your own watching them catch 

[Greyman 30,047]

Three generations me son and grandson  it’s a natural hunting instinct that still smoulders in many of us and should be nurtured if you don’t want them growing into girls 

[Bangersanmash 4,039]

4 hours ago, WataWalloper said:

I’m happier going with no rods if the kids are fishing, as you say it’s just as good as or if not better than catching your own watching them catch 

It takes you back to your child hood. My father took me fishing once as a kid. But it was hard for him. Due to the fact my grandfather died from rat piss in local sand quarry in 1976. Took me to a local stock pond at the time. which had loads a skimmer bream , bream , carp , roach ,. Took a big old clear plastic tank. Was only about 6 at the time. My father's never been since. Crazy. But he's glad that I enjoy fishing. Used to hate me down in summer when all my mates would be swimming in the c**t. He'd say if I catch you swimming in there. So was always at back of my mind. Thinking if he comes down am f****d

Edited April 18 by Bangersanmash

[fireman 11,106]

On 16/04/2025 at 15:10, Greyman said:

Effort =reward and he’s off the mark first carp around twenty pound no scales and don’t care the face says it all 

Cracking fish for the young lad and well done him, but bit strong of you to knock his front tooth out for out fishing you mate..

[Bendigo 180]

Decided to have an hour fishing a nymph down the river. Probably shouldn't have had 2 pints first

[mitre 107]

Oh well not to worry could be worse you slipped in the water could blame the kids for the tangled up line are you bribed them 

[Borr 6,918]

Nice few hours solo down canal...

[Greyman 30,047]

Bit of lunch at the pub and a few hours maggot drowning 

[Black neck 16,502]

Get yer hair cut u dosser

[Borr 6,918]

Quick hour up the canal , taking kids on a pond tomorrow so making the most of this evening 

[Borr 6,918]

Couple of jack's think I lost a decent perch bit gutted but will try that spot again 

 

[Bangersanmash 4,039]

58 minutes ago, Borr said:

Couple of jack's think I lost a decent perch bit gutted but will try that spot again 

 

Get one of them hooked up for a big girl. Three sets of trebles on. Front middle and back. Had some big girls using 3 , 4 lb Jacks. Made my own live bait floats from big polyballs from boyes shop in brid. 

Edited Friday at 20:49 by Bangersanmash