Switching to 'smug mode'...
- Richard C
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Re: Switching to 'smug mode'...
Thank you gentlemen for your kind comments.
It's capture signifies reward for many fruitless sessions where I've had to question my own sanity sometimes.
I firmly believe that catching such a fine specimen doesn't lead me to be a better fisherman but instead, renew my confidence that I'm doing something right and increase my confidence somewhat.
I refuse to believe there's not bigger perch in the pool and will persevere. Watch this space....
It's capture signifies reward for many fruitless sessions where I've had to question my own sanity sometimes.
I firmly believe that catching such a fine specimen doesn't lead me to be a better fisherman but instead, renew my confidence that I'm doing something right and increase my confidence somewhat.
I refuse to believe there's not bigger perch in the pool and will persevere. Watch this space....
"We shall not cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.".
T. S Eliot
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T. S Eliot
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- NiceRoach
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- OldTackle
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Re: Switching to 'smug mode'...
Well done Richard! I wish I had such fish around in my swims
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- Duebel
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Re: Switching to 'smug mode'...
Very well done, Richard! What a cracking prech.
How did you catch it?
How did you catch it?
Greetings from Bamberg
Martin
Martin
- Richard C
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Re: Switching to 'smug mode'...
No skill involved, just provided a easy meal of a big juicy lob worm suspended in mid water by a perch bob.
I suppose the tricky bit was putting it in the right place at the right time.
"We shall not cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.".
T. S Eliot
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T. S Eliot
http://richard-cleaver.blogspot.co.uk/
- Duebel
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Re: Switching to 'smug mode'...
Persistency rewarded with the targeted fish - I'd call that skill, Richard!
Have you tried to attract small fish to the spot where you hope to catch perch. I've caught my best perch next to shoals of small roach and bleak.
Have you tried to attract small fish to the spot where you hope to catch perch. I've caught my best perch next to shoals of small roach and bleak.
Greetings from Bamberg
Martin
Martin
- Richard C
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Re: Switching to 'smug mode'...
A ball of groundbait went in the right swim beforehand Duebel. Just a matter of watching for the right time then.
"We shall not cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.".
T. S Eliot
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T. S Eliot
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- Solithar
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Re: Switching to 'smug mode'...
The itching of perch stripes in my mind just got worse. I will chase for them on the new pool I am enjoying. Your fault, Sir.
Well done, there. Especially with the simple and beautiful reality of cane fishing!
I salute you!
Lucian
Well done, there. Especially with the simple and beautiful reality of cane fishing!
I salute you!
Lucian
Lucian,
A beginner angler thankful for the endless and blessed joy of angling.
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A beginner angler thankful for the endless and blessed joy of angling.
https://thepiscatorialraconteurs.co.uk/
- PershoreHarrier
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Re: Switching to 'smug mode'...
Well done Richard C - beats my pb Perch by a cool 2lbs. Permission granted to look doubly smug with a smattering of contentment.
- MaggotDrowner
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Re: Switching to 'smug mode'...
A great perch. I'd be smug too having caught a perch like that when others said I wouldn't.
"I'd rather be fishing!"
MD
MD