On Friday I was able to take Paul from Slough back to the Wasing Estate to sample the pike fishing on the predator lake. I was able to organise this at the last minute thanks to the cooperation of the head Bailiff John Butler. Once again legered dead bait was the sucessful method, although Paul did a bit of lure fishing as well.

Paul practicing fishing with a lure

He caught three pike but unfortunately all were under ten pounds.

Paul with a 9lb 5oz pike

He enjoyed his day and although the sport was a little slow he showed no signs of boredom as I would expect of a lad of his age. His thirst for knowledge of our sport is almost intimidating and I’m looking forward to our next outing.

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