9lb (ish) simmo
Hi there, Steve again. Just reporting on my second session on Guys Lake.
I had planned on a concerted effort for 5/6 nights to get a fish or at least find out more info.
The 1st day, Monday, was blowing a very cold N.East wind with high preassure. Damn! Oh well, I can't pick and choose when to go fishing so its get on with it and fish the conditions as best I can! I had a good walk round the lake and settled in a swim next to the one mentioned in my previous posts. This time I was in the middle of island, the south(sheltered) side. There wasn't a lot to report really as nothing showed in my area.
I had several walks around the lake, noticing the odd few fish showing in open water but the swims were all taken so a move wasn't really on.
I spoke to one fellow on Wednesday, Marc, who was really chuffed to get a PB fish of 33lb 8oz mirror.
Well done that man.
He had moved from the opposite end of the lake as he'd seen fish move at the other end. It was quite a hike round the lake. I suppose I could have moved into next swim to him but thought I might restrict his area, so decided that wasn't fair. Two more 30's were caught in open water at the end of the island, I believe.
Wednesday also brought a change in the weather and suddenly, in the late afternoon, a storm blew up and it lashed down. I new this would bring some fish on the move . After a rough old night with wind, rain and more rain I woke disappointed not to have had any action in the night. I looked at the rods - as you do - and noticed that my Right Hand rod had come out of the clip. I got up and felt the line and it was solid so I hit into it and Lo and behold! - a carp was on the end!!!
It was a simple job to land the fish really, considering that it was my first carp for ages. I netted and put it on the unhooking mat, ready for the photos. It wasn't a huge fish by any means, a little simmo of 9lb ish, but it was still a huge relief to finally catch a carp! It felt like a great weight had been lifted off my shoulders.
Later in the day, Marc, who had the earlier PB of 33lb 6oz ,came round to tell me he had another new PB - this time a mirror of 42 lb 6oz!! I was really chuffed for him and shook his hand.
This carping lark is easy, eh?
Game on !!!!
With a bit of luck I will be getting some pictures of his catches via E-Mail. I must say the pictures of the 42 are stunning.
A very interesting day in all but nothing more for me. Friday night was uneventful so I left Saturday morning with only my little simmo to add to my portfolio but masses info on certain big fish spots. Also, being two swims away from the capture of 3 x 30s and 1 x 40. gave me a genuine lift. Maybe it will be my turn soon. Well we live in hope !
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