Over the moon!

A few moons back I managed to land a new lake record from a small park lake in Madrid. Since then I have caught several of the residents and shared some special moments with new friends and old by the lakeside. I know most of the people who live next to the lake, especially those that walk dogs and take time to talk with me whilst I am fishing, to say it’s a family atmosphere would be an understatement. The water is a treasure and actually one of the best venues in Madrid, I say this for many reasons mostly because it’s so central to the city yet it’s so quiet, the lake is probably 5 acres in size, so just a mini. micro climet of it’s own. At times (most of them), it’s hard going, due to many obstackles which pop up. I love it for that, as the water pushes you on, and makes you work and think, it’s a real get your teeth into it, water and very challanging. I have had my fair share of blanks from her, but those sessions melt aside when you connect with a fish like ‘big mama’, who was over the 40lb mark. Catching this fish my first Madrilanian 40 plus, was a real triumph. The video captures a moment I spent holding the big girl, if you look close she actually sings to you!

The feeling and the sense of acheivement will never leave me, I hope you sense the magic from the film. I have plenty more work to do on this lake, when I am done, you will be able to read my book!

keeping the dream alive.

Andy Mac