Bent the bamboo for the first time.
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Re: Bent the bamboo for the first time.
How was the first time for you? Did you fear for the rod or did you grit your teeth and enjoy the ride?
Re: Bent the bamboo for the first time.
It was a giggle, the rod (1&3/4 TC) was under no threat at all, the spinning landing net head and tele handle on the other hand..........
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Very nice. Size isn't everything. A very pretty looking carp
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Well done...
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You always remember the first, Sir ! Heartily well done !
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Re: Bent the bamboo for the first time.
Went back today and had another barnstormer:
Lost another one that tore off in a completely different diraction to the other two at a rate of knots but lost both hook and tell tale shot due to a bite off (I think). Never mind. These little devils don't 'arf tug, this one above bent the bean stick to its test curve but having ensured the landing net was screwed tight went in no problems.
Lost another one that tore off in a completely different diraction to the other two at a rate of knots but lost both hook and tell tale shot due to a bite off (I think). Never mind. These little devils don't 'arf tug, this one above bent the bean stick to its test curve but having ensured the landing net was screwed tight went in no problems.
Re: Bent the bamboo for the first time.
Bst day so far, two captures:
#1, est. about 5lb or so
But the second one put a good curve in the bean pole
Windys special pink indispensible did the trick.
#1, est. about 5lb or so
But the second one put a good curve in the bean pole
Windys special pink indispensible did the trick.
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On a roll, good angling ol chum
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