Martin Hurst ( HOW ) Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 This week I traveled over to Northamptonshire to meet up with James . James was sent to Iraq 12 years ago at the age of 18 and since leaving the Royal Engineers has been undertaking regular trauma counselling . When I was asked to take him out I knew despite the long journey from Wales I couldn’t say no. I briefed him on how we would fish the water , using a small paddle tail Lure on a 7grm jig head , fished just above the extensive weed in 4 to 7 foot . The. Chance of a good pike was a real possibility , but it can be a difficult water especially when the suns out . What followed was totally unexpected . The pictures tell their own story . James told me it was the best day’s therapy 😁 Jim, niggle, Kingfisher 126 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Magic ! I've saved this as a PDF and I'll post it on our notice board at work. James' smile says it all. Jim Brian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicky Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Fantastic fish, I do a bit of winter piking when it’s to rough for the boat but have yet to get a brute like that, nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Hooked one like that ( probably a bit bigger ) in a drainage ditch over Wareham when I was 15. Frightened the life out of Me ! Didn't land it though. It took the bait at the surface. Right under my feet. Well done HOW. Tarlach. and sparky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Had one like that 3 yes ago whilst taking Charlie A and his boys out. Damn thing broke my finger!!! It was very green and I caught my middle finger under the chin as it rolled, crack!Now I've broken my ankle, wasn't angling this time mind!!Great work!!R Mal Thomas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reel Wizzard Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Got to say you break very easy Rob 😂😂😂😂 Jim, niggle and gaffa 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Shattering new Rob, hope it hasn't caught you on the hop . The weather c*** so you are not missing much. Super pike well done and on a lure too, special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 As you say Martin a fish of a lifetime, great effort, smile says it all. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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