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Friday 25 December 2020

September

Didn't wet a line all month. Family duties taking over. Fishing can wait...

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My records (we all need a target!)

(R) River (S) Stillwater (C) Canal
Pike - 23lb 13oz (R)
Carp - 14lb 15oz (S)
Barbel - 11lb 13oz (R)
Bream - 10lb 2oz (R)
Tench - 6lb 12oz (S)
Zander - 6lb 1oz (R)
Chub - 4lb 15oz (R)
Roach / Bream Hybrid - 4lb 2oz (R)
Eel - 3lb 5oz (R)
Perch - 2lb 12oz (S)
Silver Bream - 2lb 8oz (C)
Crucian Carp - 1lb 9oz (S)
Roach - 1lb 5oz (C)
Rudd - 1lb 1oz (S)

Blogs I Follow

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A Fisherman's Exploits

Barbel on the float! - I was intending on posting sooner than this, however after a few disappointing sessions this has led to me have little enthusiasm for blogging. A day trot...
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fisherman-shill

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The Occasional Angler

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