Kennet fish

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BendSomeCane
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Kennet fish

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Chaps it's that time of year again that I try to indulge in a little vulgarity, please allow me to show off once in a while. Caught on a handmade rod and pin. My joy !!

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Re: Kennet fish

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Oh yes!
Where the willows meet the water...

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Very well done indeed. I would like to think you will get a bigger one someday but there's no rush!

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Very nice BSC, well done, what a barbel.
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Nice one my friend thats a lump
I have laid aside business, and gone a'fishing.

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Thank you gents .. I only travel this far south once a year as the pockets empty far too quickly but as you can see the rewards can be so generous !
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Kennet perfection indeed BSC! A grand day and worthwhile getting out the bed for. Well done sir :Thumb:
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Lovely and on tackle you made just to add to the experience.
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Fantastic barbel to catch on handmade tackle. :Hat:
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I'd travel the earth for a fish liked that :Thumb:
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