Yes, I agree with the sentiments that this often reflects visiting more
venues and growing experience. I went to The Riddings near Tamworth on
Friday and had two runs which I am convinced were from fish well over
20lbs. Unfortunately I was fishing for the tench so was using only 4lb
line. The first fish was on for about two minutes and hadn't finished
its initial run when the line gave out between the float and the rod tip
(even though I was letting the fish have its head and allowing the
clutch to slip). The second threw the hook after about a minute.

As Arnie said: "I will be back" - but next time will use 6lb or even 8lb
breaking strain. Ah, experience - what an experience! As it was I had
to settle for a 6lb 8oz Mirror and several others over 3lbs 8oz, but on
light tackle they sure gave a great scrap. However, with fish in there
over 30lbs I really should have known better ( and ready The Riddings
pages on our website with a little more care!).

Good luck

Peter C



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Congrats PB's are great but even when they level out you can have sub cats
ie, pb ghostie, pb mirror, common etc. As previously said you can only catch
whats there so a switch in venues often brings a batch of PB's with it.

Hairless Inc,,

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Peter Cliff
Fisheries.co.uk