So come on then, I've been fishing for over 50 years, and for most of that time observed the close season, but very rarely has the 16th lived up to expectations, and not for lack of effort. The first few weeks of the season generally tend to be rubbish, due to fish being away on their nuptuals, in fact I can count on one hand the number of glorious 16ths. Discuss.
Very erudite piece of writing by the way, anti depressant induced? Perhaps you should try some of Kev's barbel remedy.