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Nice old fella

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This Looks an old fish it is a six pounder that i got while moving Luncheon meat through some fast Running water at Bromham near Bedford, only person on this part of the river that day.

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Well done, prehistoric that one!
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A fine old warrior, Sir ... and the fish too ! :Wink:

Well done for being out there !
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It is an old bruiser, well done Jim.
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Good looking fish !
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Great result in these conditions :Thumb:
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Proper old dog chub, great result.
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Looks like he's seen a few nets rocks and branches :Thumb:
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A fine old fish and some fine whiskers. :Hat:
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Wow, that's been in a few tear ups!! Good angling sir.
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