tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955855918321213896.post7409107365033888126..comments2023-10-01T16:46:29.598+01:00Comments on Anglers Diary: Pike Fishing - Short Lure Fishing SessionMark Carphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11059526000824883909noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955855918321213896.post-52368120424213452062008-11-06T20:55:00.000+00:002008-11-06T20:55:00.000+00:00Thanks for the comments Stu they are much apprecia...Thanks for the comments Stu they are much appreciated. Get after those deed carp mate, once you find them they aren't hard to catch, pinning them down is the hardest part.<BR/>I went back to the swim I did so well from last year and blanked despite baiting up in advance and fishing a few trips. They are definitely nomadic fish!.Mark Carphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11059526000824883909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955855918321213896.post-21031198382981636732008-11-06T07:16:00.000+00:002008-11-06T07:16:00.000+00:00An Absolutley Mind Blowing Blog Mark espicially wi...An Absolutley Mind Blowing Blog Mark espicially with your Big Dee Aceivements !!<BR/> <BR/>"Awesome and Increible" Spring to Mind <BR/><BR/>As an Angler that has grown and served his Angling Apprenticeship as a Schoolboy fishing the Dee Winter Leagues etc back in the Vince Headly 70s, and having Utilised and developed these early learned skills into the Specimen Angling Approach of all British Native River Species, I am Amazed at the stature of Carp Success you have had from what is a relatively hard water. These are Prize fish by anyones standards and are a REEL Acheivements. You should be Very Proud !! The Dee is slowly but surely returning back to form and Specimen Fish of all Species from Grayling To Pike continue to grace Her Banks, IF ,you know where to look.<BR/>Your Carp catches prove that her Glorious return to form continues Strongly.<BR/>I can only imagine that these Carp are escapies from floods over the last couple of years. Saying that, They Are Magnificent Acheivements !! and you have certainly helped in wetting my appetite for the 09 Season in targeting a Species that I have never caught from my Own River.<BR/>Certainly not a Carper by any means , more of a Specimen Barbel/Pike/ River Angler , you have certainly inspired me in targeting these Big Achievements.I know the Dee fairly well and already have a few ideas as to where I may find these prize Fish. I had better get fit for the oncoming walks, Chuckle !! <BR/>It will be a True Adventure and will certainly not be easy , but after fishing the River Severn relentlessly for three years it will nice to get back on home soil. You have already given me more than enough pointers and Knowledgable tips from your previous blogs and I am very grateful for this.<BR/>It WAS Magical Reading !!! <BR/><BR/>I will let you know how I get on.<BR/>I am 42, I should just have enough time left in My Angling Proffesion in finding one or two of these Stunning Fish. lol<BR/> <BR/>Thanks for the inspiration. It will be hard work but will certainly be worth all the effort.<BR/>I will leave this task for the new 09 Season It will something to look forward to !! There is something Special about catching Specimen Fish, but when they are from your own River/City/County the Pleasure is so much more enjoyable.<BR/><BR/>Cheers Mark !!<BR/><BR/>Keep up the continued good work with the Blog and any correspondence will be gratefully Received.<BR/><BR/>Tight Lines !!<BR/><BR/>Stu MaddocksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955855918321213896.post-70914077339055927812008-10-19T16:47:00.000+01:002008-10-19T16:47:00.000+01:00I am mostly a carp angler dan but I do like to mix...I am mostly a carp angler dan but I do like to mix it up now and again. If I do change species it's usually to pike or barbel.<BR/>I can't promise loads of pike fishing entries but there will be a few over this coming winter.<BR/>Thanks for reading.<BR/>Mark.Mark Carphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11059526000824883909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955855918321213896.post-85134350246489735412008-10-19T15:48:00.000+01:002008-10-19T15:48:00.000+01:00Reading through your your blog I just assumed that...Reading through your your blog I just assumed that you were a die hard Carp angler, its good to see some pike action, hope I can get out and bag my first pike of 2008 after the failures last year.<BR/><BR/>Cheer<BR/>DanDan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325719622106357752noreply@blogger.com