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Spiz3 · 18th July 2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeYork

I know behind the RSPCA as i live just 5 minutes away.Fished down there last year and your not wrong about the snags.I lost count how many times i broke off.
Im planning on getting some gear that can handle a good size pike and will give that spot a go for your monster.However if i catch it im not sure i will want to land it as never caught a pike befor so not too savy on how to handle them..

Will let you know how i get on..

Wahey!! I got it, after a couple of hours of wobbling sardine I switched to rolling it dead bait on the bottom & bagged a 14lb 7oz croc. Don't know how to upload image straight to here but send me an email & I'll foward you some pics!! Tim

Spiz3 · 18th July 2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeYork

I know behind the RSPCA as i live just 5 minutes away.Fished down there last year and your not wrong about the snags.I lost count how many times i broke off.
Im planning on getting some gear that can handle a good size pike and will give that spot a go for your monster.However if i catch it im not sure i will want to land it as never caught a pike befor so not too savy on how to handle them..

Will let you know how i get on..

TJ_Banks@hotmail.co.uk

Spiz3 · 18th July 2008, 11:16 AM

Wahey, after wobbling sardine for a couple of hours then rolling it dead bait on the bottom I finally got it, a 14lb 7oz croc. Don't know how to upload straight to here so email me & I'll send you some pics. TJ_Banks@hotmail.co.uk Tim

Spiz3 · 18th July 2008, 02:37 PM

I'm getting a bit lost here, have put in 2 replies!!!