Diary Archive

It was freezing and grey all day. Welcome to the British summer. I arrived at about 1pm and went to my favourite swim of the moment, at the back of the lake by the island.

Today started slowly with quite a few bream, and gradually got better. There is still a cold wind which is uncomfortable to sit in, and it looks likely to taint the whole summer. The coldest winter in 50 years means that the North Sea is well below its normal temperature, meaning easterly winds are very chilly for this time of year.

Today started off very slowly:in fact I had a feeling it was going to be rubbish as it was very bright with a cold wind (as usual this year), and there was absolutely no sign of carp activity. I moved from my first swim, mainly to get comfortable and be out of the howling wind (at least 15-20 mph).

Today at Bromswell Lakes the sky was pure blue and the wind was light. It is still fairly cool, but I managed to get away with just wearing a fleece and thermal trousers - no wooly hat needed ! I arrived about lunch time and went to the far side of the lake for a change.

With enormous personal sacrifice and strength of character I got up at 5.am Saturday morning to go to Bromswell Lakes, as I was due to go out to Sproughton Beer Festival in the evening, and wanted to get in a decent days fishing first.

Today at Bromswell Lakes was awesome and frustrating at the same time. My tackle, specifically my hook lengths and hooks, let me down badly, and I was snapped many times, and even had my hook bent straight.