Talk about peaking too early.

[Dave Quinn]

I think we’ve all asked ourselves countless times what is it that keeps us coming back especially on the lower stock waters with strict time allowances.
On my own it’s simple…… just 1 bite and it can make up for several blanks when things are tough but with your kids it’s a whole other level of make or break.
When they blank, your more disappointed as your feeling it for them as well as yourself but it’s a valuable lesson for them to learn to be patient and not give up.
But on those rare occasions when something special happens and they hit a home run, you Simply can’t describe it.

When the other two lads come walking past to congratulate him on his achievement and had said it was a blank for them I looked at Josh and saw the little cheeky smirk on his face it was an absolute picture.

In the memory box for that one. Stick Christmas Day right up your arse he won’t be smiling to the same extent I can guarantee it

I can guess the shape of his Christmas present already

 

[Richard Isaacs]

I can guess the shape of his Christmas present already

Definitely needs to be done. Stop the little sod before he puts another pb on my bloody throwing sticks

 

[Mark Howley]

Absolutely fantastic, a memory neither of you will ever forget.

 

[Richard Parsons]

Fantastic session, Rich. A massive well done to Josh - and a superb barbel. Josh must've been feeling his arms after that!

 

[David Maddison]

What a fantastic fish and well done Josh.
And good man Richard for keeping him interested after those blanks!

 

[Jim Ufton]

Nice one josh ,any tips for dad??? You will BOTH remember that , cherished moments rich,
Regards

 

[Richard Isaacs]

any tips for dad???

He’s a typical barbel angler…… no chance!
I’ll just have to continue blanking or bribe him with wine gums

 

[Ben Marr]

Brilliant, doesn't get any better than that!

 

[Mark Worbey]

Fantastic Richard and a big well done to Josh. I wish I'd walked down to see you before I left.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Fantastic Richard and a big well done to Josh. I wish I'd walked down to see you before I left.

It’s been great meeting you on the bank this week Mark.
Inspirational actually with what you’ve been doing recently.
I’ll be down again at some point next week so hopefully we’ll catch up again soon.
Cheers mate.

 

[Mark Worbey]

It’s been great meeting you on the bank this week Mark.
Inspirational actually with what you’ve been doing recently.
I’ll be down again at some point next week so hopefully we’ll catch up again soon.
Cheers mate.

Cheers Richard and thanks for all of your advice. See you soon

 

[Nick Horton]

Fabulous. That's a brilliant memory for you both. Well done young fella keep it up!

Nick

 

[Trevor Brown]

Fantastic result Josh and Rich,definitely a night to remember,nice one

 

[Sid Croft]

Brilliant!

 

[Paul Whiteing]

Fantastic, well done Josh and dad. What a nice read

 

[Derek Funcks]

Amazing story Rich, well done to you and Josh, if your looking to adopt a new son, im only 58 and very keen.

 

[Huanzhou Zhu]

Fantastic, that’s definitely one thing I want to do with my girl when she is old enough.

 

[Neil Blakemore]

Well done. Hopefully just the start.

 

[Mark Kingston]

What a great result for him and you. I'd be glad of a 3lber out of the nene at the minute. Great work and many more trips like that for the both of you.

 

[Neil Smart]

Remember the first Barbel my eldest caught, it is a right of passage. Probably one of the last traditional nod to our past as hunters. No amount of modern gadgetry that kids think they need comes close to what your lad experienced.