Pikepool 71....Big girls ain't easy, By Phil Wakeford

dart stew laws · Post by **dart stew laws** » Mon Oct 14 2013 21:48

http://thepikepool.blogspot.co.uk/2013/ ... eford.html

Here is another American themed article from Big Phil Wakeford on his recent (2013) trip, bear in mind this guy can make a 30 look small in his arms, so never convinced he does his photo's justice.
Phil has obviously chased a few big girls in his time and judging from the last few years he is still in the picture... thank you to Phil and enjoy.

davelumb · Post by **davelumb** » Mon Oct 14 2013 22:00

Great read.

Pity it didn't go on a bit longer.

Simon Farrow PAC · Post by **Simon Farrow PAC** » Mon Oct 14 2013 22:51

Great article Phil, Pike are not allways the be all and end all are they

DavyMc · Post by **DavyMc** » Mon Oct 14 2013 23:12

Nice read Phil and cracking fish!!

Emma Hamilton · Post by **Emma Hamilton** » Tue Oct 15 2013 03:00

Great read that, Phil. Thanks.

rob ( night shift T-Break )

Woodchucker · Post by **Woodchucker** » Tue Oct 15 2013 09:07

I would love to try that, also fancy a huge Grouper

seven · Post by **seven** » Tue Oct 15 2013 17:59

Enjoyed it

MichaelHPAC · Post by **MichaelHPAC** » Tue Oct 15 2013 19:41

pete webster · Post by **pete webster** » Tue Oct 15 2013 19:42

yes I too enjoyed that Phil.

Fentiger01 · Post by **Fentiger01** » Wed Oct 16 2013 08:45

That was a really enjoyable read Phil - I want to go on holiday now!

Dave Horton · Post by **Dave Horton** » Wed Oct 16 2013 08:54

Ok I caved in and read it!

Without doubt the best thing Phil has ever written!

(Envious face)

dart stew laws · Post by **dart stew laws** » Wed Oct 16 2013 10:51

Oh Mr Horton you are a scally.

Pikerdude · Post by **Pikerdude** » Wed Oct 16 2013 12:15

Spot on, great read Phil

Dave Horton · Post by **Dave Horton** » Wed Oct 16 2013 18:54

dart stew laws wrote:
Oh Mr Horton you are a scally.

Stew I genuinely mean it!

(Nice to see a Piccie of young Will too face)

Colombo Kid · Post by **Colombo Kid** » Wed Oct 16 2013 19:57

Excellent read, got right into the feel of it.

Think you may have mentioned some sea fishing to us in the Lands End pub the other week Phil at JW's farewell book sign.

Now I know what you meant.

CK

harelawhenry · Post by **harelawhenry** » Wed Oct 16 2013 21:15

aye superb read. special fish

neil hardiker · Post by **neil hardiker** » Thu Oct 17 2013 08:18

Good read indeed Phil - cheers for that

Pikey Phil · Post by **Pikey Phil** » Thu Oct 17 2013 09:47

Thanks chaps. I know it was overly long but I just write what's in my head and submit it. Gave Stew the option of editing it down or perhaps using in two parts. Catching a 100+ tarp was a target I'd set myself many years ago and of course you gotta get your a**e to where they live to start with. No excuse for not catching a double figure bass though, which is another fish on my bucket list.

Ian Crook · Post by **Ian Crook** » Thu Oct 17 2013 10:00

Great read again big un, I was getting regular updates and photos from "our friend with the funny handshake"

but to read your account brings it all to life.
Great to be realising your bucket list mate, hope I can one day do that, top of mine at the moment is Nile Perch

Pikey Phil · Post by **Pikey Phil** » Thu Oct 17 2013 10:21

Yes Ian I am sort of interested in a Big Nile Perch but it certainly looks lik we have missed the boat as far as the once prolific Lake Nasser is concerned. The words netted and scoffed spring to mind though there migh have been the odd stick of dynamite involved as well.

Ian Crook · Post by **Ian Crook** » Thu Oct 17 2013 10:51

Pikey Phil wrote:
Yes Ian I am sort of interested in a Big Nile Perch but it certainly looks lik we have missed the boat as far as the once prolific Lake Nasser is concerned. The words netted and scoffed spring to mind though there migh have been the odd stick of dynamite involved as well.

Yes, I must admit, I am leaning more towards the Nile itself and it's tributaries.

Pikey Phil · Post by **Pikey Phil** » Thu Oct 17 2013 15:01

I hear Murchison Falls is still OK and the mile or so of river below it good for perch and crocs.

Ian Crook · Post by **Ian Crook** » Thu Oct 17 2013 16:02

Pikey Phil wrote:
I hear Murchison Falls is still OK and the mile or so of river below it good for perch and crocs.

Effin scary location just with the rocks and water, not to mention crocs!!

ChristopherH · Post by **ChristopherH** » Sat Oct 26 2013 23:20

Only just got around to reading this. Very good Phil.

We have family friends who live in a place on the Indian river and ran a tackle shop near there for a few years. I have an open invite to stay FOC any time I like. All I'd have to do is fund the air travel. My sis has been a few times and loves it.

Maybe one of these days.

Pikey Phil · Post by **Pikey Phil** » Sun Oct 27 2013 14:43

Glad you liked my piece Chris. Regarding "one of these days" make it happen, or you may never get around to it. Time has a habbit of slipping by.

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