Pentwyn Lakes 29th September 2012

PENTWYN LAKES - 29th September 2012

Well its been years since I fished half of the waters around Wales. I am not actually sure I have ever fished Pentwyn before, so should be interesting. I know Pat and Brian have fished the lake before so I will be watching out for some pointers, mind you it has been years so I think I will be in with a good chance of bagging some nice fish today. 

We are not going mad and starting at the crack of dawn, we decided a nice leisurely day, pickup at 9am and then in water by mid morning. The weather looks promising this morning and the forecast is for clear skies with the odd light cloud coverage but you know the UK weather, prepare for showers just in case I think. Yes you guessed it am up early as I am excited and cant wait to start fishing again. This is one hobby I really did enjoy as a child so I intend to give it my all.

We'll update you on how we get on when we get back from the lake!

GONE FISHING!!

Brian float fishing catching Bream

Martyn Float Fishing for Bream & trying for Carp on Ledger.

Well we made it up there and got set-up to go by mid day for a nice day fishing. The weather couldn't have been any better. Sun was shining and not too hot. But where were the Fish? We know the lake is still recovering from a couple of years ago when it was poisoned and had to be cleared but I know it was re-stocked so where are they. I have never seen such shy fish in my life, talk about take a lot of work just to get them to feed and catch them. The amount of bites we missed or came off before landing were ridiculous. 

Pentwyn is in a bad spot for a lake if you ask me. I think due to the motor bikes racing around the fields and the dogs that keep jumping in and out of the lake even though its supposed to be used for fishing has had a big effect on the performance of the venue. A good start point for someone who hasn't been fishing or if you are trying out new gear but as a competition venue, I'd think twice before choosing to go there again! Get Hooked !

Getting Started

Well today is the day that I prepare to start-up my hobby again. I have bought all the equipment I need, there are still a few items I would like to get but we'll have to wait for them as they can come over time when I can afford them.

Meeting my mum and Brian this morning to make sure we got all the equipment that we need ready and see if there's any thing we need from the fishing shop. I am sure there are a couple of items I will need.

Can't wait for fishing on Saturday its been such a while since i enjoyed the sport like this. I remember when I was younger entering as many competitions as I could. I only ever came 2nd once but that made my day.

I did do a bit of fishing when i first came back from Cyprus, i went with Brian (my step father) and we had a good days fishing at Lamby pond. He came first in the comp and i came second. We both won a bit of money so that pleased me.

I will start to enter competitions again but it won't be till next year as i need a lot of practice to get back into it and need to learn all these new techniques they have come  up with such as whip and pole fishing. Once I master these two techniques I will be ready to enter competitions.