Fish wranglers

No fishing today, but another work party. Today's was different though as we were netting Tilcon. I had the kids, so the three of us set of for an 8am start. 

Waders in various sizes were put on and we hatched a plan. My waders were also leaky so my plan was not to stay dry! Which was easy done in the rain that soon joined us. 

Tom and his kids were there also, as was the interest to see what lived in the depths of Tilcon. 

The net was strung across the lake, fish were corralled one way or another, the boat was instrumental in assisting our efforts and there was sinking in the silt! 

The first try to the right of the lake resulted in lots of silvers, some perch and some good sized bream. 

The second attempt was much more dramatic. We went to the deeper end of the lake. The method of using the boat as a trawler worked well to dispense the net. Unfortunately the tree lined bank was tough and some sunken cages snagged the net. There was some Carp in the net including a nice sized ghostie. The removal of the net from the  snag took an enormous tug of war with six men and a large silt filled cage. We won eventually but at what cost? 

We continued to pull the net in. A big carp jumped clean over the top and escaped but we were expecting others. When the net was in, it contained less than my normal net! The snagging had cost us the fish escaping. 

Soon, it was time to leave but it was a great morning. Look forward to trying again. 

I will give the last word to Steve, whose wet suit, swimming and diving were the highlight of the morning!!