Saturday 5 May 2012

Reconnoitre

Now that I have the car back and fully operational, I have been able to get out and have a look around at some pastures new, in this case a rather nice looking, lily pad covered lake, which is abundant  in character and features, replete with gravel bars, small bays and a heavy helping of Canadian pondweed and wildlife. The water has a very intimate look to it and I'm told it holds some nice tench and carp in its depths, what other suprises that it maybe holding I do not know, but I was certainly feeling some happy vibes from this water, making me wish I was fishing it right then and there.


It's a jungle out there

When it comes to eventually wetting a line, I have no doubt a weed rake will be the order of the day,   especially given that some swims are absolutely choked up with it, that said the lake was teeming with a variety of life, including a helping of freshly spawned tadpoles,  moorhens, ducks and a family of geese with their brood of very cute goslings.

  





I think you can see that this water is certainly not short of some lovely sights and as an angler this ingredient is a very special additive, that makes passing time whilst wondering and waiting for that moment, when a fish might pick up the bait, speeding off for the comfort of the underwater jungle, something so very special.

In one of the smaller bays, I came across a more open area of water, with less pondweed and noticed a couple of shadows gliding in and out of the nearby coverage, one of those being an orange and black koi, it certainly did not seem too shy. The darker shadow next to it belonged to a common carp, perhaps they were paired up for a bit of springtime lovey dovey?




I saw many tell tale signs of tench fizzing near one of the island margins, I also spotted  a few more carp, whom were intent on giving themselves away as their backs brushed the surrounding lily pads, making the foliage move, seemingly of its own volition. A wonderful sight and I must admit that my appetite to wet a line, is well and truly wetted.

14 comments:

  1. looks a cracking venue and all that is missing in those pictures is a float lying just off those lilly's. goof luck mate cant wait to see what it holds

    danny

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    1. Cheers Danny,

      it is funny you mention a float, as I did spot a couple of very fresh looking floats that were stranded and looking rather forlorn tethered to lily pad roots.

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    1. Doesn't it just David, there is something about a good covering of lily pads that gets you wondering just what else is swimming beneath them.

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  3. Hi Mark
    Thats a great mature looking lake, I look forward to hearing what secrets it gives up.

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    1. Hello mate,

      it certainly has a multitude of features to cast a bait to and is nice and overgrown. By the way I sent you an email regarding your search for a camera, I hope that you got it ok, as I sent it to the email address on your blog profile.

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  4. Hi Mark
    Due to work I havent checked my blog emails for a few days. Your email was very informative, as you can see from my recent post, I require a decent camera, the Canon SX30is that you described sounds ideal, especially the price. Have to keep it quiet from the wife though as she wants her hair done! Cheers again Mark, I will let you know how I get on.

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    1. Not a problem,

      I was just worried that your email was not working and you might not have received my message, keep me updated as to what you finally decide on.

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    1. It certainly is that Dave, looks so Tenchy.

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  6. So lovely! And all the wildlife and fowl certainly helps in passing the time, and distract from the absence of fish. The carp here are getting all lovey dovey too...frustrating for the fisherman. ;)

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    1. So very true Erin and most aptly put. The entwined lovers who are following each other about, oblivious to any bait presented to them and Almost in a trance like state.

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  7. "Fishing For Memories" has been included in the A Sunday Drive for this week. I hope this helps to attract even more visitors to here.

    http://asthecrackerheadcrumbles.blogspot.com/2012/05/sunday-drive_27.html

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  8. Why thank you very much Jerry,

    that is most kind of you and most appreciated.

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