Another week of trying to time my set-up and pack-down around some truly horrendous weather conditions.
It was always going to be the club lake again, but positioning was key.
I needed to be on the east or north-east bank to keep out of the worst of the wind chill and give myself a bit of protection. When I arrived, there was only one other angler on – perfect.
I chose my spot carefully and began introducing bait to both the margins and open water. I used Jurassic particles – hemp and buckwheat – alongside Nutrabaits solubles and Boilie Bites in a variety of flavours.
The plan was simple and precise: solid Castaway PVA bags in the margins, mesh bags in open water, both loaded with Boilie Bites to create tight, high-attraction parcels around the hookbait.
Hookbait choice was kept confident and uncomplicated – the ever-reliable white Blank Saver, or alternatively a 12mm Pink Pepper or White Co-De pop-up.
The end result of my three nights on the bank was four bites, landing three, the best being a 29lb 6oz mirror and a 25lb 6oz common.
I’m happy with that result. I’m not sure if I’ll make it out next week as we’ve got a few family things going on — but you know me.
Until next time,
Richard
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