I started when I was 13, didn't catch anything until my uncle took me to Roman Lakes, where I caught my first Perch.
For the next 4 years I was fanatical, going out in all weather, if I caught a few 1oz Roach the day was a success.
I was 17 when I caught my first Carp, 3 pounds 12 ounces from Compstall Lodge. Fluked it on legered maggot with the then obligatory 1.1 Bayer bottom.
I then fished for Carp for 10 years, when socialising/ womanising allowed. Roman Lakes/ Pilsworth/ Capesthorne/ Redesmere/ Poynton Pool/ Compstall and the odd trip to Waveney Valley, this was around the time that the hair rig was invented.
Then I got married and all weekend sessions became a big no-no. So it was early morning for Pike at Rudyard/ Combs/ Poynton Pool/ Clifton or the Bridgy.
Since then I've become an all rounder and tend to fish shorter sessions but more focussed, the species will depend on the weather/ season. I'm increasingly drawn towards fly fishing.
How about yours?
For the next 4 years I was fanatical, going out in all weather, if I caught a few 1oz Roach the day was a success.
I was 17 when I caught my first Carp, 3 pounds 12 ounces from Compstall Lodge. Fluked it on legered maggot with the then obligatory 1.1 Bayer bottom.
I then fished for Carp for 10 years, when socialising/ womanising allowed. Roman Lakes/ Pilsworth/ Capesthorne/ Redesmere/ Poynton Pool/ Compstall and the odd trip to Waveney Valley, this was around the time that the hair rig was invented.
Then I got married and all weekend sessions became a big no-no. So it was early morning for Pike at Rudyard/ Combs/ Poynton Pool/ Clifton or the Bridgy.
Since then I've become an all rounder and tend to fish shorter sessions but more focussed, the species will depend on the weather/ season. I'm increasingly drawn towards fly fishing.
How about yours?