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New pb

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Had a new pb last night, a lovely 3lb 8oz stripey from the thames. But no pic, camera was not working. :sun:
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That sounds like a crackIng Perch, would love to have seen it.
Share some details with us please, tactics, bait, etc
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Am using mobile so will put details in my diary when next at my pc.
"....he felt the gentle touch on the line and he was happy"

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Thank you sir!
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Congratulations a monster from the Thames
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Well done Bigfish: still seeking a 3lb+ river perch myself!
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Nice one BigFish. :thumb:
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The VFC wrote:Well done Bigfish: still seeking a 3lb+ river perch myself!
Jim
Theres a three and a half pounder in the Thames somewhere
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Re: New pb

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A very fine perch Bigfish - congratulations. What next, a 15 b barbel - or a 5 lb burbot? (Well, you never know what might turn up from the Thames!) :D

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Loop Erimder wrote:
The VFC wrote:Well done Bigfish: still seeking a 3lb+ river perch myself!
Jim
Theres a three and a half pounder in the Thames somewhere
Right I'll start packing....

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