..., specifically my hook lengths and hooks, let me down badly, and I was snapped many times, and even had my hook bent straight.It was a mild day (cold for mid May), but I was cozy in my bivvy. Within 10 minutes of casting out the ledger I had a screaming run and managed to bring in an 8lb MirrorCarp, quite possibly the most beautiful carp I have ever caught, so of course I had forgotten my camera, hence no photos today.
In the next few hours I had a succession of violent takes, from small but very angry carp, who proceeded to snag me or snap me all evening. I think I need to step...
Frustrating But Enjoyable Sunday Afternoon. I went to Bromswell Lakes today for a change. It was a very windy but warm day, with hardly anybody there. I started fishing at about 2.30pm and almost immediately caught a hard fighting, but tiny, Mirrorcarp., which heralded the start of many missed bites, snapped lines, tangles, and snagged fish.The lesson I have learnt is that they may be small carp in this lake, but they are angry. You need at least 10lb line, including the hooklength, check your knots regularly, and have lightning fast r...
...my best result ever. Four large carp over 10 lbs, and the second largest carp I have ever caught. It was perfect conditions to get them going, and I managed to get my favourite spot by the boat.It took 10 minutes to get the first. Then I went to the old faithful swim, and got a beautiful mirrorcarp. Back at my swim, I almost immediately got a hard fighting 13 pounder. Then I got the huge carp, Very exciting. I'm getting quit good at this.
... minutes to get it in. It certainly made my arms ache. My scales did not work correctly I suspect, but I estimate it at around 17lb 6 ounces.
I used a large high protein 20mm boilie, which seemed to pick out the larger carp at last. Saw a beautiful kingfisher, caught another beautiful Mirrorcarp, and had a few beers. Great day.
