6/5/17 – Kirton Hall Lake
A busy day at the lake dictated swim choice today and as the wider end of the lake appeared to be shoulder to shoulder, I opted for the narrow end and peg 6, which as it happens is something of a favourite for me, despite not producing any of the larger inhabitants, it usually doesn’t fail to come up with some sort of reward.
Tactics in this swim, if casting to lily pads in either adjoining swim are ruled out, are basically to hit the far reed-lined margin and if you’re not within a couple of feet forget it. This was proven instantly as on casting out the right hand rod and starting to set it down I realised the line and rig was already ripping off and reed-bound. Unfortunately this was too much of a head start and I ended up 1 rig down right from the off.
A short while later the left hand rod was off but it turned out to be a rogue bream.
Not the intended quarry although in my mind it would serve as the blank saver, in the event that the carp stayed away.
Turns out it was right-hand-Rod’s day today and he totally redeemed himself with five feisty carp over the course of the day.
Another perfect day at Kirton proving that they don’t need to be monsters of the deep to make it a worthwhile session.
Won’t be long now before the carp start spawning so fingers crossed I’ll squeeze in another session before they do.
Tight lines people.
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