Esox Ecosse - Issue 55 May. 2014 | Page 20

20 EsoxEcosse Magazine the unexpected days are the best > Right: Steven with another good fish of 18lb 6oz Make mine a twenty please! Central Branch's very own Steven Mitchell during a good days fishing, with his new pb, weighing in at just over 22lb. Photo by cousin scott Sitting under the brolly at 7am, with a cup of tea straight off the stove it feels like a fish would just be a bonus but we all know we are there for the beep, the run and the anticipation of what could be... I had myself some holidays to take before they ran out so grabbed a Thursday at short notice and decided to head out for a day’s fishing. I packed up all my gear on the Wednesday night and what has become a ritual the night before fishing carefully going through all my traces, checking all my tools and packing the rucksack in an organised way so I know where I everything is when I get to my venue. To me, it’s all part of the excitement of the days fishing, even if my other half sits watching constantly reminding me how sad I am, they have no idea!!