With the end of the year approaching, how's everyone's season gone?
I've had a belter, end of June the morning after an overnighter I saw fish showing in a nearby swim so I packed up, moved, put the rods out and got permission to stay an extra hour or so...
First rod went off within 5 minutes, I lost it in the weed, second rod went off 5 minutes after that and again I lost it in the big banks of weed between me and the fish. Just as I as texting the wife the last rod went, and I managed to get it in, new PB of 33lb 2oz. Her reply amused me
I've had a belter, end of June the morning after an overnighter I saw fish showing in a nearby swim so I packed up, moved, put the rods out and got permission to stay an extra hour or so...
First rod went off within 5 minutes, I lost it in the weed, second rod went off 5 minutes after that and again I lost it in the big banks of weed between me and the fish. Just as I as texting the wife the last rod went, and I managed to get it in, new PB of 33lb 2oz. Her reply amused me
Not for me this year......pasty patrol with fish to 29lb....... 
Nice PB there though......
Nice PB there though......
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29lb pasties
You southerners don't know how good you have it
29lb pasties
You southerners don't know how good you have it 
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Bless her trying to sound enthusiastic
Well done though mate, cracking fish.
ItMy year has been up and down, but I've visited loads of places I've never fished before which has been great, and had a few fish that may well have never been caught before.
I'm on a winter ticket for a lake that 50% of the stock is probably a PB for me. Nothing to report but just being there has been fantastic.
Bless her trying to sound enthusiastic
Well done though mate, cracking fish.
ItMy year has been up and down, but I've visited loads of places I've never fished before which has been great, and had a few fish that may well have never been caught before.
I'm on a winter ticket for a lake that 50% of the stock is probably a PB for me. Nothing to report but just being there has been fantastic.
Not even close, think about 25lb is the biggest. Got a few trips piking before the end of the year, my pb of 19.3 is easily beatable
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Well done on the PB.
Had one of those years where I didn't really get out a lot this year, had a two day sessions in March then six or so nights in April/May very few nights June, July & August all in the UK and a week abroad in September.
Home I had one high double, 5 x 20's & 3 x 30's biggest 39.9 PB mirror (edited thought this was last year feels so long ago), then four in France one high twenty 2 x 50+ and a 67 mirror enjoyed it.
Well done on the PB.
Had one of those years where I didn't really get out a lot this year, had a two day sessions in March then six or so nights in April/May very few nights June, July & August all in the UK and a week abroad in September.
Home I had one high double, 5 x 20's & 3 x 30's biggest 39.9 PB mirror (edited thought this was last year feels so long ago), then four in France one high twenty 2 x 50+ and a 67 mirror enjoyed it.
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Not had a 20 in 18 years and had 2 in 30 mins from a lake that I had been fishing on and off for 10 years. Both a PB common and mirror
Not had a 20 in 18 years and had 2 in 30 mins from a lake that I had been fishing on and off for 10 years. Both a PB common and mirror
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That's amazing. Well in
That's amazing. Well in
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I've had one pb this year which was a 14oz dace, thought it was a chublet so had to get the bailiff to confirm for me.
Proper gnarly old thing it was too 🙂
I've had one pb this year which was a 14oz dace, thought it was a chublet so had to get the bailiff to confirm for me.
Proper gnarly old thing it was too 🙂
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41 common for me, one i grew on from 3lb.
41 common for me, one i grew on from 3lb.
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Had my first 30 in spring this year 30.12
Also had my first 40 in france 41.3 common also a 36 mirror
Had my first 30 in spring this year 30.12
Also had my first 40 in france 41.3 common also a 36 mirror
Had a 34lb 4oz mirror at beginning of November. Oh yes.
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Had a 28lb 5oz out of Merrington on a social with friends in autumn, could have sworn it would be 30 but i suppose it'll elude me for another year. North Wales isn't the place for big fish unfortunately
Had a 28lb 5oz out of Merrington on a social with friends in autumn, could have sworn it would be 30 but i suppose it'll elude me for another year. North Wales isn't the place for big fish unfortunately
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I've had a terrible season all things considered. Blanked the year on one water where I was relatively successful last year, but managed a few from different waters here and there. Best being 34lb original common from a club lake and a 28lb zip linear on a winter ticket. Hoping for a bit more consistency in 2022!
I've had a terrible season all things considered. Blanked the year on one water where I was relatively successful last year, but managed a few from different waters here and there. Best being 34lb original common from a club lake and a 28lb zip linear on a winter ticket. Hoping for a bit more consistency in 2022!
Me too.
I fished all year from early Spring, every single week bar one or two. I caught two carp, and lost two, both losses from the boat.
One was 41lb8oz, the other was 55lb4oz. A new PB for me by 2lb. First UK 50+ common. 4th UK 50+ capture. Only two carp landed, but an incredibly successful years fishing for me personally.
I lost a 60+ from the boat. Noddy.
I fished all year from early Spring, every single week bar one or two. I caught two carp, and lost two, both losses from the boat.
One was 41lb8oz, the other was 55lb4oz. A new PB for me by 2lb. First UK 50+ common. 4th UK 50+ capture. Only two carp landed, but an incredibly successful years fishing for me personally.
I lost a 60+ from the boat. Noddy.