On My final day of this fishing trip I had intended to check out of my accommodation, fish during the day, and head home later when the roads had quietened down. However, the forecast was not good at all. Opening the curtains this morning I was met with rain and thick fog. Nope, ill just head straight home I thought. Having a great breakfast and numerous cups of tea before I checked out I made my way home. Driving up the main road towards the direction of my intended pond today the weather suddenly cleared and immediately I changed tack. I would now fish as planned during the day and drive home tonight.

I managed to setup in the dry, but the rain did start again. Oh and the wind picked up somewhat. Luckily I did have an umbrella in the car and had to make a retreat to fetch it as the rain began to pound down and the start of a storm began to brew. Speaking to an angling friend of mine, he said that he would send me an omen from Izaak with either a big Crucian or a Tench, both of which are not normally seen in the Month of October. However, I raise my hat to Isaak as indeed I did catch a Tench in October, which is a first for me.

I always carry extra clothes on my trips and they were indeed very welcome today having to change in the car before my long drive home; calling a t a local hostelry first to enjoy a large supper.

When will the next trip be? I really don’t know, but I do look forward to the next opportunity to get away to river or lake.