Back In Time P-1


Trip No 69 Carp Fishing (2014)

This trip I have gone back into the same swim as before.  I just had a feeling it was the place to be.  I will just have to wait and see.

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Same swim, same spots and the same tactics as before.

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Let’s hope I am right, eh folks?

About 11.45, the right hand rod was off with a fish diving under a tree.  I stuck the rod tip under the water, held on and slowly gained line.  (What powerful fish these are.)  Once under control, I played the fish out and safely hand a nice 20 lb 14 oz Common in the net.

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I placed the retaining sling in the water and moved back towards the trees it had been feeding under.

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Well my feelings where correct about this swim.  Lucky me.

Till next time
Richard

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My New Winter Suit


Irbis Winter Suit

I received my nice new Irbis winter suit the day after lockdown started.  It was a real shame I couldn’t try it out instantly, as it keeps you warm down to -25 degrees C.  I was thinking (when it arrived) that by the time we are able to go fishing again it could be +25!

Luckily, the Government guidance was clarified and we were allowed to fish on a day only basis and I could get out on the bank.  The weather was max 3 degrees over the next few weeks, so my suit will get a brilliant test run.  I had gone for a walk with it on and just my boxer on underneath and I was roasting hot!  So, I thought it needed a fishing test run.  I’m sure sitting on a day chair on the bank will be even more comfortable with this new suit, as I do suffer from the cold.

I spent an enjoyable 4 hours on the river and I didn’t realise that the temperature was only 2 degrees until I got back into the car!

I can completely say with 100% confidence, this is the best suit (bib & brace) I’ve every had and its going to make winter fishing so much more enjoyable.

SPEC

This winter suit “Irbis” from the SKANSON collection is a professional suit for hunters and fishers. It’s designed specifically for hunting on the go. The temperature range is -25⁰С to -10⁰С.  It has the reliable silent fabric “Finland” and special waterproof zippers, resistant to friction and repeated bending. Furthermore, the ACTIVE membrane will provide reliable protection from wind and moisture.
Season: Winter
Comfortable operating temperature: from -25⁰С to -10⁰С
Material: Finland
Membrane:
-water resistance: 10000 mm.
– vapour permeability: 6000 gr. / m2.
Composition: 70% polyester, 30% nylon
Colour: Khaki / Multicam

Men’s Winter Outdoor Suit Irbis

Men’s Winter Outdoor Suit Irbis

Men’s Winter Outdoor Suit Irbis

Men’s Winter Outdoor Suit Irbis

The suit includes:

  • hunter jacket with a hood
  • hunter pants
  • cross-shoulder suspenders.

Hunter jacket:

  • Extra-Long Jacket for unrestrained movement and room for extra clothing.
  • The jacket fastens with a moisture-resistant zipper.
  • Two velcro windproof flaps.
  • The hood is removable and adjustable with a rubber cord and fastened with Velcro.
  • The sleeves have inner cuffs and Velcro on the outside.
  • Moisture-resistant zip fastening to two upper and two lower pockets.
  • Two interior pockets, one with zipping and one with mesh.
  • At the bottom of the jacket, there is a windproof skirt and drawstring.
  • Double elbow protection.

Hunter pants :

  • Removable straps on the trousers, made of elastic tape.
  • The bottom of the trousers is protected from the snow.
  • The width is adjustable with a zipper and a patch.
  • Anatomical patches in the knee area.
  • Lining: fleece 100% polyester / Foil lining;
  • Jacket insulation: 250 gr. / M2
  • Pants insulation: 150 gr. / M2
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First trip of the year.


Out of a few hour’s on my local river today, as the local lakes are iced over.

Richard

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Back for summer


☀️A summer of glugg☀️
With lockdowns looming large it can be a good time to think about your summer campaign. Glugged hookbaits far outscore straight from the bag, and with our pre glugged range you can stay one step ahead. #Spottedfin #carp #liquid #fishing #Glugg
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Lockdown 3.0


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With the UK in another lockdown and this time fishing isn’t possible. Oh this has now changed to day fishing only, it will be a nice relief from home-schooling!  I have decided that I’m going to start posting old videos from when I started doing my blog.  Hopefully it may be funny and interesting to watch.

As we can now go for the day, I luckily I ordered so maggots and caster from Willy Worms before lockdown and nearly put them in the freezer.  But decided against that as it’s cold enough in my shed!  This was lucky and my originally plan was to going fishing this Friday and it now looks like I can!

My new adventure on a new syndicate will have to wait until lockdown is over as I feel its 23 miles too far away from my house.  In all honesty I’m feeling a lot happier that my family is all safely at home, with covid figures so high and rising by the day,  it’s the best place to be at the moment or by a peaceful stream.  We all just need to pull together on this, stick to the rules and with any luck we can enjoy our night fishing soon and even get away on holiday!

I will also see if I can find some old posts and photographs to post.

Just to give everyone something different to do/look at, until we can get back on the bank.

Richard

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