Last Cast Of The Year

I'd not been fishing since my holiday in September and after the festive indulgences of Christmas I was ready for some time on the bank. On the last day of the year I went to Willington with half a pint of maggots and a tub of worms to see what I could catch. It's a stretch that usually fishes well year-round, so I was fairly hopeful.

I set up a cane rod and centre-pin reel, float-fished close in, and after no bites, I fished further out. I saw plenty of signs of fish, although they were near the far bank.

I changed my hook bait from worm to maggots, then back to worm, and changed tactics after not getting so much as a nibble. I'd brought my Mitchell Match along, and I set it up with a heavier float to cast nearer the far bank. It wasn't long before my float went under, and after a short fight I was rewarded with my last fish of 2017, and I'm pretty sure it's my PB Perch.

Looking back at my 'To Do' list for 2017, I went Pike fishing, albeit just once. I'm more experienced and confident using a centre-pin reel; however, I didn't get round to filming any sessions, although I did catch my PB Carp. My plans then for 2018? More of the same and fish some venues I haven't been to before. Happy New Year, and tight lines for 2018.

Here's a video of some Retro Angler fishing highlights from 2017...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaT0F5Hkemo