I'm ashamed to say this but I actually bought a couple of drinks in the pub. I still haven't got over it.
It was a great day though, one of the best, and reminded me what a joy stickfloat fishing is, being as I haven't done any for a couple of years.
Highlight of the day was when John's daughter ran for a run on paul's rod, flattening me and Paul on the way. If you think a stampede of cattle could be bad you ain't seen nothin'!
Many thanks to John for organising a memorable fish-in. He might be old (very old) but he got this one right. Top man! Can't wait for the next one.
Met Mick Howson as well, and he isn't half as grumpy as he looks.