10am until 3.15pm
Two weeks in Florida with the family was very much welcomed. We had planned to go bass fishing but timings etc just didn't work out. We saw loads of fish whilst on an airboat ride, incidentally they are an awesome bit of kit, would love to have one for fishing. We also saw fish whilst looking for manatee, they are awesome too, we swam with them in their natural environment.
Anyway, the barbel quest continued. Armed with the right bait, I tried again. Same peg BTW, the perks of fishing during the week maybe.
First cast was met with a strong pull. I knew it was not a barbel though, on another day I would be happy with the 2.5 to 3lb chub.
One rain shower got me drenched, but 10 minutes later it was 20 degrees again and I was dry.
A few other anglers passed by, they were fly fishing for barbel - Good luck there!
Knocks happened throughout the session. I was sure some were fish in the area, but nothing else graced net.
I think Ronnie and Reggie approve of the new bait.
Until next time, I am going to make like a snowbird.
- Snowbird: A Northerner who visits Florida for the winter months.
That looks like one of those baits designed to catch anglers rather than fish.
ReplyDeleteEllis has caught more barbel on it than he's had hot dinners!! It must work.
DeleteWill be casting one of those baits into the Severn in the next hour so so hopefully
ReplyDeleteGood luck my anonymous mate!!
DeleteShame you didn’t get to fish in Florida. Need a bit of rain to spark those barbel into feeding - I’m waiting for it on The Wye as well…
ReplyDeleteYeah, hoping for some heavy rain soon.
DeleteSaw manatees with big alligator gar at White Sprigs a few years back.
ReplyDeleteAmazing creatures to be in the water with. Next time will do some fishing though.
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