stevetheangler

Friday 3rd July 2015 – and Liz and I headed back to Woodland Lodge (Pool 2 – Member’s Only) arriving a little before 0800 and, as the only souls there – as we were all day long – we got on to our intended pegs with ease. The particular swims were chosen as they are at the more featuresome end of the pool with an island and overhanging vegetation – and it is the oldest part of the pool, the rest of the pool being a relatively recent emlargement that is devoid of bushes, etc and far more open. And also, being a scorchingly hot day, the trees behind us gave us respite from the sun’s direct rays.

So swims were baited up, stations set up and rods tackled and baited and firsts casts were made around 0830…

And first blood of the day came to Liz with a super-gudgeon taken on feeder and maggot…

And over the rest of the day Liz also had small perch and an eel – which I taught her to mesmerise for unhooking..

Myself, legering worm and maggot baits, had 3 eels (best 8-10oz), many perch (to about 8-10oz) and a couple of small roach.

So nothing big but a very enjoyable day – and it was made even more so by the stopping at The Fox at Shipley for a couple of pints of Wychwood’s Hobgoblin Gold…. :)

My next outing is planned for Tuesday 7th …not sure where yet though… deciding on whether to re-visit Dudmaston Big Pool or a water that I’ve not yet been to…