I decided yesterday afternoon that it may be a good idea to try and win some brownie points and help get the house ready for my sons birthday party which was today, so instead of doing a quick overnighter and packing up early to make it back in time I just went straight from work and fished for a few hours on "Island".
I dropped straight into the "Car Park Swim" which was on the back of a chilly north easterly wind and got all 3 rods out with "ninja" rigs in record time.
As soon as the rods were sorted I put the kettle on and had my first coffee since I left for work that morning, I sat on a well positioned log at the front of the swim in the now heavy drizzle although to be fair it didn't bother me that much I was just glad to be on the bank for a few hours.
I saw a couple of shows, one of which was no more than 10 yards out and I soon had a bait on its head, unfortunately nothing occurred and I decided to pack up a little before 10pm and head home.
With the wife expecting me to do the night, she seemed very pleased when I returned at 10:30pm so I reckon my brownie points will be used next weekend, I'm planning on doing 2 nights straight from work on Friday so lets see how that session goes, fingers crossed a chunk will make an appearance.
Jack had a great Birthday party and was spoilt rotten, cant believe hes 2 already! I'm looking forward to introducing him to the life of a carp angler, he does love visiting me when I'm down the lake!
Until next time, be lucky!
Smithy