The problem is its very difficult to answer this in fishing but probably there’s a bit of everything involved in having one of those “never to forget” fishing trips and Mark from Cumbria certainly had one of those when fishing with us recently.

Mark usually visits us in the Winter period and it wouldn’t be lying too much if I said he normally has to endure pretty terrible weather whilst in Norfolk, I think he puts it in the back of his car and brings it down from Cumbria especially…lol Anyway this years the weathers perfect, more like Autumn than Winter and the fish certainly responded in due fashion by going on somewhat of a feeding binge! Theres a few pictures below of some of Marks catches and we can’t wait to see him back next season, one thing though Mark, you really do need to stop getting overly excited and screaming for the landing net whenever you get a run, remember how the biggest Pike felt like a “jack” to start with!

Go on surprise the Pike angler in your life with a great Christmas gift and so, so much better than aftershave and socks, apply on line or simply give Allan a call on 07795 232845 to get the present that will really please!

Please note that we are closed from the 23rd December until the 28th December inclusive so don’t delay.

Well weathers flipping freezing, bitterly cold blustery wind that is going to get stronger before long, odd wintery showers blowing in on it, fantastic and after a great run of luck we’ve found that the fishing has slowed down a bit as well. Worse than all that though is that Tony is now doing better than me, or at least he is this week, need my luck to change and find some of the big old girls again, maybe tomorrow!

Just thought I’d add a festive picture below of old James from Essex in Christmas mood with his impression of a very cold Roy wood from Wizard, made me smile anyway.

James Clarke Is Roy Wood - Well I wish It could Be Xmas Everyday.....

“Spare a thought for Michael O’Leary, Chief Executive of ‘Ryanair’…….

Arriving in a hotel in Dublin , he went to the bar and asked for a pint of draught Guinness. The barman nodded and said, “That will be one Euro please, Mr. O’Leary.”

Somewhat taken aback, O’Leary replied, “That’s very cheap,” and handed over his money.

“Well, we try to stay ahead of the competition”, said the barman. “And we are serving free pints every Wednesday evening from 6 until 8. We have the cheapest beer in Ireland “

“That is remarkable value” Michael comments

“I see you don’t seem to have a glass, so you’ll probably need one of ours. That will be 3 euro please.”

O’Leary scowled, but paid up. He took his drink and walked towards a seat.

“Ah, you want to sit down?” said the barman. “That’ll be an extra 2 euro. -

You could have pre-book the seat, and it would have only cost you a Euro.”

“I think you may to be too big for the seat sir, can I ask you to sit in this frame please”

Michael attempts to sit down but the frame is too small and when he can’t squeeze in he complains “Nobody would fit in that little frame”.

“I’m afraid if you can’t fit in the frame you’ll have to pay an extra surcharge of €4.00 for your seat sir”

O’Leary swore to himself, but paid up. “I see that you have brought your laptop with you” added the barman. “And since that wasn’t pre-booked either, that will be another 3 euro.”

O’Leary was so annoyed that he walked back to the bar, slammed his drink on the counter, and yelled, “This is ridiculous, I want to speak to the manager”.

“Ah, I see you want to use the counter,” says the barman, “that will be 2 euro please.”

O’Leary’s face was red with rage.

“Do you know who I am?”

“Of course I do Mr. O’Leary,”

“I’ve had enough, What sort of Hotel is this? I come in for a quiet drink and you treat me like this. I insist on speaking to a manager!”

“Here is his E mail address, or if you wish, you can contact him between 9 and 9.10 every morning, Monday to Tuesday at this free phone number. Calls are free, until they are answered, then there is a talking charge of only 10 cent per second”

“I will never use this bar again”

“OK sir, but remember, we are the only hotel in Ireland selling pints for one Euro”.

Just to let you know the photo gallery on our website has now been updated visit here www.predator-people.co.uk

Have a look at the image from a recent Anglers Mail and tell me what you think!

Surely no one can accept anyhting less than a cull on Otters now!