CarpFever 2015
South African Specimen Carp Fishing Digital Magazine.
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FISHING TAILS<br />
fish; but isn’t it strange how history tends to<br />
repeat itself…<br />
* 1 May 2014 – Tank (13,77kg)<br />
3RD CAPTURE<br />
My friend (who I initially started fishing the<br />
venue with back in 2011) was visiting from<br />
overseas, so we planned to fish the venue for<br />
three consecutive days. On the first day, we<br />
caught nothing. Mother Nature again gently<br />
reminding us who’s in charge. It was as if she<br />
was testing us, but we were prepared.<br />
The next day a massive cold front came in<br />
and we decided to give it a skip; knowing that<br />
the two warm days that were to follow will<br />
give us a better chance of catching.<br />
After the cold front had passed, we were<br />
back on the bank; determined to catch carp.<br />
That day we had an epic session catching<br />
nine carp between the two of us. Quantity<br />
wise we were content; all that was missing<br />
was that one quality fish.<br />
I remember on our way home that night<br />
that we were talking about the day’s fishing<br />
Above: Peach<br />
Tank roaming<br />
free once more.<br />
Until we meet<br />
again.<br />
and jokingly said that “tomorrow we’re<br />
coming back for quality” (and aim to catch a<br />
10kg plus carp).<br />
The next day Pieter joined us on the bank.<br />
He arrived first, but being the gentleman he<br />
is; he allowed us to fish the spots my friend<br />
and I had been targeting (and baiting) over<br />
the past few days. The weather was looking<br />
really good, yet the rods were dead quiet. It<br />
was the calm before the storm. I could almost<br />
feel how it was building up to something.<br />
At 10am my middle rod ripped off. Having<br />
my best friend there (who I started fishing<br />
the venue with) netting the fish and Pieter<br />
taking photographs; made the whole<br />
experience all the more special. Peach Tank<br />
you beauty. This time weighing in at 14,51kg<br />
(31,96lb)!<br />
It was such a surreal experience catching<br />
and holding her for the second time. But<br />
that’s what makes fishing so special. Anything<br />
can happen. Whilst sharing ideas, memories,<br />
and sometimes even catches.<br />
* 6 August <strong>2015</strong> – Peach Tank (14,51kg)<br />
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