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A nice carp from Cullens pond taken on maggots. I was using my Shakespeare Alpha float rod and Mitchell Match reel. This fish put a good bend in that old glass rod.
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Here is a brown trout taken from the Derbyshire Derwent during mayfly season. I had a magical afternoon with the drake in full swing.
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One of my favourite fish is the tench. However, I don't fish for them too often but did enjoy a good morning on Triangle Pond last July. This was one of three similar fish that made it a great morning.
Sir
ReplyDeleteI have perused quite a bit of your blog and have enjoyed it very much.
Thanks and Happy New Years from the Colonies. :)
J. Fogle Indiana, USA