First pike

My lads first pike, 4lb 4oz, he was well happy to finally catch after 4 failed trips, my other lad had a few follows too so hopefully next time for him

Well done to him mate
Is that him hooked now

I reckon so, it's strange I used to take them course fishing and they used to catch a few then get board, then I took them lure fishing and even though they never caught they preferred doing that, I think it's the fact it's more active rather than just sit and wait, I think I was as happy he caught it as he was, just hope my other lad catches next time

nice fish well done him.

Well in ... good job

nice to see yonger generations getting into the sport, nice one young fella.

He will never forget that fish, I can remember my first back in 1970...on the headland where the old SCAC clubhouse used to be in Hill's pit, South Cerney, (on a sprat injected with cod liver oil!)...It was only maybe 3lbs, but to me was the best thing ever:D 

ATB, Ed