Fish of a lifetime

[Martin Hurst ( HOW )]

This week I traveled over to Northamptonshire to meet up with James . James was sent to Iraq 12 years ago at the age of 18 and since leaving the Royal Engineers has been undertaking regular trauma counselling . When I was asked to take him out I knew despite the long journey from Wales I couldn’t say no.  I briefed him on how we would fish the water , using a small paddle tail Lure on a 7grm jig head , fished just above the extensive weed in 4 to 7 foot . The. Chance of a good pike was a real possibility , but it can be a difficult water especially when the suns out .  

What followed was totally unexpected . The pictures tell their own story . James told me it was the best day’s therapy 😁

 

[Jim]

Magic !

 

I've saved this as a PDF and I'll post it on our notice board at work.

James' smile says it all.

 

Jim

 

[dicky]

Fantastic fish, I do a bit of winter piking when it’s to rough for the boat but have yet to get a brute like that, nice job.

[Jim]

Hooked one like that ( probably a bit bigger )   in a drainage ditch over Wareham when I was 15.

Frightened the life out of Me !

Didn't land it though.

It took the bait at the surface. Right under my feet. 

Well done HOW.

[Rob]

Had one like that 3 yes ago whilst taking Charlie A and his boys out. Damn thing broke my finger!!! It was very green and I caught my middle finger under the chin as it rolled, crack!

Now I've broken my ankle, wasn't angling this time mind!!

Great work!!

R

[Reel Wizzard]

Got to say you break very easy Rob 😂😂😂😂

[Steve S]

Shattering new Rob, hope it hasn't caught you on the hop .

 

The weather c*** so you are not missing much.

 

 

Super pike well done and on a lure too, special.

[Kingfisher 126]

As you say Martin a fish of a lifetime, great effort, smile says it all. 👍