Life at the Bottom
By Paul Law (Justin Case)
So the time has finally come all my kit is in place the bits that are missing can wait for now, and are not that important,
Its been nearly 9 years since I last fished any UK water other than grabbing a rod from a freind whilst watching him pleasure fishing,
Im kinda nervous right now things have changed, its a whole new chapter and a whole new learning curve for me, many questions had to be asked and lots were answered, would it be shot or styles then Im told about stotz, why do people usie catapult elastic in their poles, and hair rigs in matches, "no way your kidding me", what happened to Fly floats, where did future and Image go, whats a power top, and how do I get these pro wheels on my Milo Box?.
so much has changed in 9 years its unreal, you realy need to be out of the game that long to aprechiate the differences,
All my tackle is brand new with the exception of some old pole floats I managed to salvage from my old rig making box, Im going to look like a mobile tackle shop.
wheels fit on Im going to drag the box around the lake if I have to.
To kick off I'am going to base my fishing around a half a dozen Venues, try to master this new style of fishing with supermarket baits.
The First Venue I have chosen is Lake John http://www.lakejohnfishery.co.uk/ not a large complex maybe 60 pegs spread across two lakes but tidy, nice surroundings and very local Its stuffed to the brim with silvers and its bites im going to be looking for to get back into the swing of things,
The second is Colemans Fishery Essex
4 very interesting looking lakes all with individual features.
TBC.....
By Paul Law (Justin Case)
So the time has finally come all my kit is in place the bits that are missing can wait for now, and are not that important,
Its been nearly 9 years since I last fished any UK water other than grabbing a rod from a freind whilst watching him pleasure fishing,
Im kinda nervous right now things have changed, its a whole new chapter and a whole new learning curve for me, many questions had to be asked and lots were answered, would it be shot or styles then Im told about stotz, why do people usie catapult elastic in their poles, and hair rigs in matches, "no way your kidding me", what happened to Fly floats, where did future and Image go, whats a power top, and how do I get these pro wheels on my Milo Box?.
so much has changed in 9 years its unreal, you realy need to be out of the game that long to aprechiate the differences,
All my tackle is brand new with the exception of some old pole floats I managed to salvage from my old rig making box, Im going to look like a mobile tackle shop.
wheels fit on Im going to drag the box around the lake if I have to.
To kick off I'am going to base my fishing around a half a dozen Venues, try to master this new style of fishing with supermarket baits.
The First Venue I have chosen is Lake John http://www.lakejohnfishery.co.uk/ not a large complex maybe 60 pegs spread across two lakes but tidy, nice surroundings and very local Its stuffed to the brim with silvers and its bites im going to be looking for to get back into the swing of things,
The second is Colemans Fishery Essex
4 very interesting looking lakes all with individual features.
TBC.....
8 months has past, Hows it gone so far.
Posted 26th December 2008 at 09:02 AM by justin case
Updated 2nd January 2009 at 09:04 AM by justin case
Updated 2nd January 2009 at 09:04 AM by justin case
Its been a while since I wrote on this blog, time has been limited and I had hoped it would be the opposite,
So 8 months has past since I took angling back up, Its that time of year when you can look back and reflect on what you have done, have you enjoyed it and what are you going to do to change things if any.
This last 8 months has bought me 4 wins 9 seconds and 14 third places with countless 4ths and 5ths and a whole host of sections, its been a real pleasure and Im still eager when the alarm clocks goes in the mornings despite the current cold weather, the biggest problem for me is travelling partners and actually finding matches to get on.
Im sitting here now contemplating wether to go pleasure fishing or not as I failed to find an open.
I met many new freinds in the last 8 months and bumped into a hell of a lot of old ones the likes of Chris Vandervleit Gary Miller the Vincents all great guys with bundles of info on offer and not to forget Dickie, what a charector he hasnt changed one bit and cracks me up every time I see him, and also the guys from this forum, most have helped me with a very smooth transition back into match fishing.
The match scene in the UK seems to be on its backside especially in the London / South East area, finding opens down here is very difficult, the smaller venues have there regulars and are mostly full, and I have found myself travelling further a field with regular trips to the Midlands and the Cambs area being a must to keep competitive,
its a shame really as we have plenty of water down here, Im still trying to get my head around a reason why, I have a few ideas for next year and may try to change a few things.
Anyway Im about to load the van and fill a flask I suppose any fishing is better than none.
So have a prosperous new year guys and lets hope you all fill a few nets
JC
So 8 months has past since I took angling back up, Its that time of year when you can look back and reflect on what you have done, have you enjoyed it and what are you going to do to change things if any.
This last 8 months has bought me 4 wins 9 seconds and 14 third places with countless 4ths and 5ths and a whole host of sections, its been a real pleasure and Im still eager when the alarm clocks goes in the mornings despite the current cold weather, the biggest problem for me is travelling partners and actually finding matches to get on.
Im sitting here now contemplating wether to go pleasure fishing or not as I failed to find an open.
I met many new freinds in the last 8 months and bumped into a hell of a lot of old ones the likes of Chris Vandervleit Gary Miller the Vincents all great guys with bundles of info on offer and not to forget Dickie, what a charector he hasnt changed one bit and cracks me up every time I see him, and also the guys from this forum, most have helped me with a very smooth transition back into match fishing.
The match scene in the UK seems to be on its backside especially in the London / South East area, finding opens down here is very difficult, the smaller venues have there regulars and are mostly full, and I have found myself travelling further a field with regular trips to the Midlands and the Cambs area being a must to keep competitive,
its a shame really as we have plenty of water down here, Im still trying to get my head around a reason why, I have a few ideas for next year and may try to change a few things.
Anyway Im about to load the van and fill a flask I suppose any fishing is better than none.
So have a prosperous new year guys and lets hope you all fill a few nets
JC
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Justin, i have read your blogs with great interest over the last months, you have a way wiv words my friend. Keep up the good work and i'll keep reading them all the best for the new year. Rich67
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Thanks Rich Im glad you enjoy them
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justin when you fished before what type of fishing did you do ref floating exspanders i did it once with castors the lad in the shop that did the bait in the made the bag of floaters he thought it was funney some how i didnt
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Mostly team fishing Mick and opens, I dont do team stuff now though I commit enough time to my fishing as it is and it will spoil the fun im having
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