Not what I expected!

[Anthony Pearson]

Two weeks ago, a PB pike of exactly 25lbs whilst perching on a Yorkshire river. I was somewhat under-gunned with a 0-7g rod and a soft plastic lure on a single hook. Add to that a landing net that definitely wasn't designed with such a fish in mind. A hair-raising fight ensued and I experienced a near-heart-stopping moment when I attempted to net it first time (I suspected I wouldn't get a second opportunity). All's well that ended well.

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[Bill Walford]

Two weeks ago, a PB pike of exactly 25lbs whilst perching on a Yorkshire river. I was somewhat under-gunned with a 0-7g rod and a soft plastic lure on a single hook. Add to that a landing net that definitely wasn't designed with such a fish in mind. A hair-raising fight ensued and I experienced a near-heart-stopping moment when I attempted to net it first time (I suspected I wouldn't get a second opportunity). All's well that ended well.

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GREAT angling Anthony

 

[Sean O'Flaherty]

Cracking fish well done

 

[Anthony Pearson]

Thanks for all the 'likes' everyone. It certainly made up for the dire winter conditions and is a fish I'm unlikely to beat in the future.....but I'll never say never. Here's to the fly-fishing season and tenching and carping on still waters until the rivers reopen.