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The fish were rising and we all
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I was then able to set up and cast out and my dry fly was
immediately taken by a nice 2Lb Rainbow in the prime of condition. My
word it was cold on your fingers though - mucking about in the freezing
cold water, but you only notice this when all the excitement is over.
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Graham was then into a nice rainbow trout and it still was only 8:50am.
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Marcus was into his second and it still wasn't 9:00am! | |
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Terry was not in the mood to be left out ..........
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......and landed a nice trout of just over 2 Lbs.
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Marcus was in great form today and his final fish, to count in the competition, was taken at 10zpastz10, just before the mist lifted.
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Sunshine came at last and it was then quite hot in the sun. | |
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Mike Williams,
the fishery owner, arrived, about this time, and made us all a very
welcome cup of tea with a mince pie as well, and a "wee dram" for those
of us that weren't driving. This was much appreciated and we resumed
fishing with new enthusiasm.
That is..... Until I discovered I had not got my wedding ring on my finger.....
Marcus was talking to me at the time and asked "What was it like?"
"Gold" I said "what do you think it was like"
"Oh" said Marcus - laid back as ever - "Graham's just found one only it hasn't got a 'Hall Mark' and we wondered if it was gold"
"That's 'cos I was too tight to pay the £30 when the wife had it
made for me a couple of years ago when I lost the original one in the
lake whilst putting back a Carp. She still hasn't forgiven me for
unromantically suggesting I'd rather have a small milling machine for
the workshop rather than a replacement!!!!!"
The thought of telling her I'd lost this one whilst fishing again sent shivers down my spine.
Marcus said they were a bit sad as it didn't fit either of them, but I did my Cinderella act and it fitted - so all was well.
I now owe both Graham and Marcus a pint and, hopefully, the wife believes me.
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Bob was not sure he was coming as he had a bad cold and his wife said he must be mad going fishing on a day like today.
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Terry
kept losing his flies up this particular tree and in the end he found
himself a rake, that had been left about, and proceeded to try to fell
the offending beast. He only managed to break off a branch but was
happy as he got back a couple of lost flies. |
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Weigh in was a very serious affair as so much rested on just a few ounces. (not B****y Grams in our section!!!) |
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Graham beat Marcus by just one ounce (Not right in Marcus's opinion after he had taught Graham all he knew) |
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Bob's 3zLbs 10 oz fish ensured a comfortable total winning weight of some 8zLbs. well ahead of the runner up with 6zLbsz9z1/2zozs. |
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"I cannot believe it only weighs 2zLbsz2ozs"
But at least my wedding ring was safely in my wallet at this time. |
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Terry's 2zLbsz2zoz. fish pleasingly wasn't the smallest one caught today. |
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Bob (predictably) took the bottle of 'Bells' but we all hoped it would help him (at least forget) his cold.
He also clutches a "3 fish ticket" kindly donated by Mike Williams (The fishery owner). |
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"It was tough .... But I did it"
Graham was heard to exclaim under his breath. |
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Marcus took the Port as he didn't drink Brandy.
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At my age Brandy is a "must" .... purely for medicinal reasons you understand. |
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Our beloved Secretary, Terry's, comment of "Cheers" wound it up for another memorable year. |
