Manchester Pike Fishing - Dropshotting Rod 03/01/2015

Sarah - Sam & Mike - A Chance Meeting

The Mrs was off to Bury today to get some bits and bobs as we were going out larging it. Which nowadays adds up to going out for a curry at the Lime Tree Indian Restaurant in Prestwich - Very nice to - ( There is your Plug Johnny. Free beers tonight ....... lol )

I usually work on Saturday but due to the Christmas holidays I was off and getting under Mrs Peanuts feet.

" Why don't you bugger off for a walk " says Mrs Nut........Well you lot know me. Off for a walk was the peanut with my 10g dropshot rod, a telescopic landing net and my lure bag in the boot of my car..........lol.

My setup. 

Berkley 10g lure rod Rod.

Shimano 1010 Reel & 6lb Maxima Line Plus A 15 lb Trace.

I stopped at Elton tackle in Radcliffe - your plug to fellas ....lol - for some traces and spare lures then I high tailed it off to the local reservoir for a spot of lure fishing before "The one Who Must Be Obeyed " got home....

I literally had an hour to fish so I set up in the car park and nearly ran to the first peg only to find another angler piking on it. " Dam " I thought, never mind, so I started working my way around the water. A little deflated I had got about three hundred yards around the place when a little lad approaches me ans says " Have you caught anything Mr " , " No son " I replied a little sheepishly. The family was walking off together when my little rod hooped round and I was connected to the first pike of the day. " I've got one " I shouted over to the lad and he sprinted over to see my monster. Alas, it was a small jack pike of around a pound in weight but the boy was thrilled at my catch and we made many excited comments both at the same time . We both had our heads down, laughing as I un-hooked the jack not noticing his mother approach. Now, I looked at this lad as I thought I recognised him " How old are you son " " Nine " he says. His mother stops and says " What fish is that" I looked up and instantly recognised her. " Sarah, Sarah Lewis "........." Bloody hell its Cootesie " she said giggling. I used to drink with her and her husband in The St Margret's Tavern in Prestwich many moons ago. We both laughed and had a quick chat about whats happening in our lives. I tried to get another pike for Sam but the Toothies wouldn't play ball. We said our goodbyes and then went our separate ways.

This Little Fella Gave Sam & I Great Entertaient

 It was s good day when the fishing comes second. Ray my pal, Sarahs husband passed away a few years ago now, he was only 37 years old. It was great to see Rays son Sam......., how quick they grow up still amazes me.

I walked back to the car trying all the likely spots to no avail until I came to the last peg. " One last cast " I said. That saying is becoming my lucky charm. After 4 turns of my Shimano 1010 reel there was a heavy THUMP on my rod and I was in for a hell of ride.

The reel was making that beautiful sound, the sound of a fish a little to large for your setup screaming of with your line and making your clutch sing. I don't know how long I played her for either, such was my concentration on the battle. After yesterdays lost fish there was no way I was going to loose this beauty. So, very slowly I stared gaining line. I then looked at the spool on my reel. I just stared for a second, " Oh my god ", I was down to the backing line. Now I was really worried. I had no idea that she had taken that much line off me. She was the boss. I had to hang on and play the long game. Very slowly I tired her out in the deep water before sliding my cheepo Aldi net underneath her ......yesssss. Result. At first glance I thought she could be close to my pb but I think I got a little excited.It was just then that I noticed a couple a pram and their dogs walking by. With a quick shout to the fella he agreed to come over and take couple of pics. As you know , my selfies are not the best.
( Are they Neilpeel pmsl)

A good day turnd in to a fantastic day all because of a little bit of persistance

Pleased With This Lady On A 10 g Lure Rod And 6 lb Line.

Guess The Weight Please Fellas, No Scales.

Remember,

You"ll catch nowt if your not out.


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TTFN,

Peanut.