11th chub of 6lbs plus

To reach double figures of 6lb plus chub for the traveling angler is a great achievement. However I was still able to complete some short sessions on the river as Mrs P and me were staying close to the river. Holidays had been cancelled due to covid 19 and so we were staying in Fordingbridge more frequently. The 11^th chub of the season came soon again this time it was 6lbs 6oz and was the only fish I had caught from the swim. Pellets was the bait once again.

I had seen a few really big barbel in the swim and spent the entire day trying to trick them. Two of them spooked off the bait and then the larger one refused to play ball. I lay on my stomach all day watching them come in feed a little and then disappear. It was a difficult day and the largest fish was over 14lbs.

Still seldom complain about fishing there are people who would love to experience my angling life.