danielf2011 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 It's been a while since I fished 6years nearly. I moved house in 2011 to the countryside an thought it was about time I got a new hobby. I'll dust off the old tackle an go give it a go I said. That soon turned into a full out carpy year ill never forget. 31lb 34lb 32lb 37lb I had to relearn everything this year rigs, bait, casting, weed, gear, New lakes, considering i only fished small pools When i was younger i had to learn quite a lot really. My PB was 19lb six years back. But I changed a lot as a person which also changed my fishing.. I did things out of my comfort zone. Learned things I didn't have time for. Things I wasn't good at. Things you think won't work. An trust me it does make you so much better not just fishing but also things in general an a person. 29lb 22lb 21lb My fav.. The common. There's a couple of my fav catches, pics of 2012. Thanks very much for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobleyn Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 All cracking fish! ...and welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham1969 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Welcome to the forum and back to carping.........Great angling and nice write up mate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete simmo simmons Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 fantastic fish well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beza26 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Stunning fish there mate, nice one, real old beauties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brighton_carper Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Welcome to the forum. Stunning fish, especially that dark 22lb Mirror. Where you based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielf2011 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Welcome to the forum. Stunning fish, especially that dark 22lb Mirror. Where you based? Kidderminster mate near Birmingham ish. Most of the lakes I fish are in Oxford Cotswold etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brighton_carper Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Welcome to the forum. Stunning fish, especially that dark 22lb Mirror. Where you based? Kidderminster mate near Birmingham ish. Most of the lakes I fish are in Oxford Cotswold etc etc Lovely part of the world. 4 30s and a 29, that's definitely a year to remember. Hard act to follow in 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielf2011 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 I think I used all my luck up in one year! I expect to blank for the next 3 years straight with the odd bream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobleyn Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 ....Andy- When did you use your luck up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 wow what a year mate. nice one. that 22 mirror is a peach of a fish, well they all are but that is just awesome. welcome and can you pm me some of your luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazh Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Well done mate, some nice fish there. I think most people are in agreement about the 22lb mirror what a stunning fish. You think you've used your luck up but it sounds to me like you have put a bit of work into catching these fish, if you keep on doing the same hopefully you will keep on catching them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Big welcome to the forum... and congratulations on a great year some cracking old warriors there mate very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielf2011 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Well done mate, some nice fish there. I think most people are in agreement about the 22lb mirror what a stunning fish. You think you've used your luck up but it sounds to me like you have put a bit of work into catching these fish, if you keep on doing the same hopefully you will keep on catching them. Thanks mate!. There's a funny story to that fish I was packing up only the rods left. We were on a double peg my mate was reeling in an my alarm went off ... Sorry dan I'm over your line mate think I've caught it bringing mine in but I'm sure he was no where near me ... FISH!! lol as i was reeling in he didn't believe me until it popped up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefulcarping Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 What a year you had, welcome to the forum and all the best with 2013! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useph Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Stunning fish mate, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicksingleton Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Amazing fish, and fishing outside your comfort zone as well, Good luck for this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggs007 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 awesome,well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eadesyc Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Top angling my friend, well done! Lets hope 2013 brings even more crackers onto the bank for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hnv Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 wow... any one of them would do for me this year! I love the 22lb mirror - proper wood carving. Well done that man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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