Steve Arnold
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Not had many early morning sessions since moving to France three years ago. But after catching two carp last week I wanted to prove to myself it was not a fluke, so a predawn start was planned.
I had to stop at the weir for this photo opportunity....
Arrived at the swim just before the sun appeared.....
Just as the sun started to hit the river I got a screaming run and after quite a fight (took me into a sunken tree branch) a lovely, fully scaled river carp was in the net....
Weighed at 16lbs. Looks like there are a few in this stretch, so far all in wonderful condition.
Tackle was 2.5 TC rod, bolt rig with two "The Source" boilies on a size 5 Nash pinpoint claw hook.
I had to stop at the weir for this photo opportunity....
Arrived at the swim just before the sun appeared.....
Just as the sun started to hit the river I got a screaming run and after quite a fight (took me into a sunken tree branch) a lovely, fully scaled river carp was in the net....
Weighed at 16lbs. Looks like there are a few in this stretch, so far all in wonderful condition.
Tackle was 2.5 TC rod, bolt rig with two "The Source" boilies on a size 5 Nash pinpoint claw hook.
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