Withdrawal Symptoms!

"The  Long Mirror" at 35 lb+, landed last winter on Brownie's rods whilst he was "otherwise" engaged, I would love this cracker on my own terms!

Well as you can guess by the lack of posting activity this last week I never did manage to get on the bank after work last weekend, what with a few last minute "chores" that needed doing here and there it was too late to get behind the rods. In the end I just had a good sort out of the gear and threw a load of cr%p away, I couldn't believe how much of it I have been lugging around the lake this season!
I am however definitely getting on the bank this weekend, I've been a nightmare to live with this week (so the wife tells me!) and she is almost pushing me out of the door!
So tomorrow night will see me rig tying and doing all the usual rituals then I shall be behind the van wheel at dawn on Saturday Wellingborough bound!
I shall be joined by my brother in law "Martin", who has yet to do a winter on the bank.....and after just checking the temperatures forecast (-6 on Saturday night) it may well be his first and last!!!
I myself love getting behind the rods at this time of the year, the fish look immaculate and are at good weights plus the banks are starting to quieten down......If I catch then that's a bonus, if not I will just enjoy being out there taking on the elements.......

Until Sunday,

Smithy