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Hip problem & outtakes
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Those who have been watching my videos will know that I have been struggling for a while with a hip problem and in this video I provide an update, which basically amounts to the fact I need a hip replacement.
To lighten the mood I've also added some outtakes from earlier fishing trips where things didn't quite go to plan.
I hope to be back fishing later in the year when I will of course expect to upload some more episodes of Bob Goes Fishing.
The Clay Pit (5)
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Arrival time: 12.30
Weather: Hazy sun and warm with no wind.
Tackle:
14ft Shimano Speedmaster match rod, Rapidex 2400 centre pin with 5lb line, 4lb bottom & 14 hook. Insert waggler.
Baits: Bread flake
Fish: Blank
With my hip problem getting worse by the day I chanced a 3-hour session at the Clay Pit. No fish but a very welcome break after a month away from the water.
Bob Goes Fishing
The Book
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Quite some time ago I had thought about writing a book about fishing, based on my early experiences as a youngster and how things changed as I grew older. The lockdowns and forced periods of virtual confinement allowed me to develop the idea and I have now published the book. The video explains things more fully and also explains why I haven't posted a fishing video for a while.
If you are interested in reading the book, which I've self-published through Amazon, please follow this link:
Bob's Book
I've priced it as cheaply as the system would allow; £1.70 for the eBook and £5.25 for the paperback. If you really want to indulge yourself there's a hardback at £10.50.
To find out more follow the link and 'Read sample', although there is a longer preview on this website.
The Clay Pit (4)
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Arrival time: 10.30
Weather: Overcast and chilly with a light southerly breeze
Tackle:
14ft Shimano Speedmaster match rod, Rapidex 2400 centre pin with 5lb line, 4lb bottom & 14 hook. Insert waggler.
Baits: Hempseed & sweetcorn.
Fish: Blank
After a dispiriting visit to Rookery Waters last week I bought a season ticket for an old clay pit where the fishing is challenging but the ambience is tranquil.
I fished this pit around ten years ago and decided to check it out again as an alternative to commercial fisheries. Many improvements had been put in place since that earlier visit with well-constructed fishing pitches, car parking and otter prevention fencing around the lake.
Rookery Waters (4)
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Arrival time: 09.00
Weather: Warm and sunny with only a slight breeze after lunch
Tackle:
14ft Shimano Speedmaster match rod, Rapidex 2400 centre pin with 5lb line, 4lb bottom & 14 hook. Insert waggler.
Baits: Hemp seed & sweet corn feed, corn & luncheon meat on the hook.
Fish: Blank
As a change from Fields End, today I went to Rookery Waters in the hope of catching roach from Rook lake. I was to be disappointed.
Having spoken to a chap at Fields End I was led to believe that Rook lake was good for roach. Previously I had only fished Magpie lake at Rookery Waters, but as there had been matches on it on both days over the weekend, I thought I would try something different.