Prince of the Gt Ouse

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Chevin Chaser
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Prince of the Gt Ouse

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This Gt Ouse barbel didn't evade me last night. I nestled into a tight swim just before dark and fithteen minutes later the cane walloped away. You can never tire from the immense battles that barbel give you, especially on an intimate stretch of river.
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It is important to be aware that every fishing story...depends on the honesty of those telling it, the accuracy of their memory and the realibility of their interpretation of the circumstances.

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Very nice.

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Re: Prince of the Gt Ouse

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Lovely Big Gudgeon Vito.

Nom de Plume Chevin Chaser so much more apt than putting Chub Chaser which has so many woeful misinterpretations.

all the best.

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A superb example, did you weigh it? :Hat:
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Re: Prince of the Gt Ouse

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Moley wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:46 am Lovely Big Gudgeon Vito.

Nom de Plume Chevin Chaser so much more apt than putting Chub Chaser which has so many woeful misinterpretations.

all the best.

As ever,.......

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It is important to be aware that every fishing story...depends on the honesty of those telling it, the accuracy of their memory and the realibility of their interpretation of the circumstances.

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Lovely fish Vito. Well done sir!!! :Hat:

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well done superb fish CC :Hat: :cheers:

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Re: Prince of the Gt Ouse

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Chevin Chaser wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:35 am This Gt Ouse barbel didn't evade me last night. I nestled into a tight swim just before dark and fithteen minutes later the cane walloped away. You can never tire from the immense battles that barbel give you, especially on an intimate stretch of river.

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Congratulations on the barbel you've been catching recently, splendid looking fish sir!
Are you getting them on your 500?
I did wonder if it was a 550 but it doesnt have black reel bands or copper over whips...
I've only caught a small barbel on a 500 although I did catch a 12lb carp on it which it seemed to cope with ok.
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Well done Vito.
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Re: Prince of the Gt Ouse

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Jeremy Croxall wrote: Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:11 pm
Chevin Chaser wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:35 am This Gt Ouse barbel didn't evade me last night. I nestled into a tight swim just before dark and fithteen minutes later the cane walloped away. You can never tire from the immense battles that barbel give you, especially on an intimate stretch of river.

IMG_20200713_075147_202.jpg
Congratulations on the barbel you've been catching recently, splendid looking fish sir!
Are you getting them on your 500?
I did wonder if it was a 550 but it doesnt have black reel bands or copper over whips...
I've only caught a small barbel on a 500 although I did catch a 12lb carp on it which it seemed to cope with ok.
It is an 11ft. prototype made by a friend and myself called "The Chevin Chaser Mk1".

Best,
Markus

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