the ice was much thicker down our end and the few bites i did have which was about a dozen (6 landed,3 teeny tiny roach came off ,,hook was bigger than them and 3 missed bites) so it wasnt really that much better just better quality i think.it is nice to see the punch doin ok-ish against the b&j boys,alsoevery bite came from up tight against the ice ,come a few inches off and nowt so they must off been sittin just under it for cover i presume.
but i have really enjoyed fishing these grueller matches this winter
its been a long time since i ventured out this early in the year but couldnt agree more (old bones n that) will certainley try and fish a few next year
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looking forward to whooping obi sunday on our first match, see if i can jinx him Smiley Smiley
careful lads he has been on the funny fags again he couldnt catch a dose at the clap farm
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