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This was a deep corner
I’d moved into and I opted
for single hookbaits as I’d
already struggled over bait.
In hindsight April and baiting
spots was probably not the one
so I sat on my hands with two
rods on yellow single pop ups
on multi rigs as it was only a
small swim.
Nothing happened through
the night but I woke up to a
screamer at first light and I
managed to slip the net under
my first bluebell fish.
It was a loverly 32lb common.
The bluebell commons are very
special and recognisable if
you’ve ever managed to catch
a few of them you’ll know they
have the old Nene Valley look.
I went home with a smile
on my face with a new water
buzz.
In reflection of my first
time on the complex I was
impressed with the lakes and
the fish. I was certain to return
for another go at some point.
Session 2: My second trip
was with a group of friends. I
think there was five of us and
the others wanted a social on
Mallard lake due to it being
better thought of for a bite
or two. I however was pretty
keen to finally give Swan a try.
A bit unsociable but I had to
be selfish if I wanted to break
my pb and I was dreaming of
some of the monsters that had
swam in Swan over the years.
I managed to find a swim on
the causeway bank with the
Nene creek that cuts through
the complex behind me. This
separates
Kingfisher
and
Bluebell lakes and Sandmartin
and Swan lakes. If you ever
visit the site I’d advise walking
over the weir at the top of the
creek that crosses from Swam
to Kingfisher viewing the main
river Nene. It’s a real nice
classic view of complex.
I found my swim silty from
the middle zone and fairly
deep with no obvious features
really. It was busy with people
opposite and either side but I
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