Thursday 18 March 2010

Turning A Corner?

The Intrepid Piscator As I drove to the lake I glanced into a field,I noticed two deer,not native but escapees from a nearby estate,extinct in the wild,except of course,this field in Bedfordshire!! They were Pere David's Deer.A nice start to the day.
The air was warm and as I walked down to Pampas Point I was greeted by three of the Canadian "Hoodies"
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Buzzing bugs flew around my head and a Cock Linnet sang loudly from atop a Siver Birch,I didn't 'Dilly Dally' and set about my days fishing.
Refreshingly a Westerly wind blew upon me and the Kite was spotted soaring on thermals.The scene seemed eons away from the snow storm of just a few weeks ago.
A look in the margins revealed new growth.....
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...and old Esox..Can you see him?
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After a few hours I departed through 'The Avenue' to another swim.On the way I saw a few more signs of cheer as the Woodpecker pecked away and Blackbirds scarpered noisily.The buds of Pussy Willow emerging..
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....and Daffodils waking from their Winter slumber.
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One thing that eludes me though is my mate the Kingfisher,I hope he and his lady are well.I sometimes think I hear him but can't be sure.
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What of the fishing then?Well the lake was kind and I had a good day.I've decided not to continue playing the numbers game on this blog unless I catch a pb, so will not be giving weights,doubtless it's of no interest to the reader anyway.We will just enjoy the fish for what they are.Here's a couple of fine mint Roach to please the eye..
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In conclusion,animals are pairing up,birds are staking claim to territory,the shoots of recovery push through the soil and 'the fishing is easy'...not quite 'Summertime'...but maybe Spring?
Did I also see a rather large Tench roll?

3 comments:

  1. What fine looking Roach and some great shots of the spring emerging. I would have been very happy to land that brace.
    Regards,
    Dave.

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  2. Thanks for you comment Dave.I really hope we have turned a corner with the weather.Tight Lines

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