Another evening visit, 17.00 to 21.00, as we were on holiday and went out during the day.

Used same approach as previous day, at the same spot. I noticed fish rising to discarded crusts so tried casting flake with a float and no shot.

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First cast the float shot away and I made contact with a large fish. At first I thought it was a carp, but it turned out to be a 3lb 6oz tench landed after a tussle.

I then repeated the process and landed a 3lb 4oz tench. The owner’s dog then ate my bread! With the remaining bread I got one more bite and was broken because I didn’t give enough line.

Weather remains warm and calm.