{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64fc966ad0be70001150c7d6/68f146c3c4d0380ae706dc12?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Joy of Esox","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64fc966ad0be70001150c7d6/1760641539155-563feb17-5074-4711-b51e-6b37ab7cf2e6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We're back by popular demand! Apologies for not gracing your listening devices sooner but we do have other stuff to do, you know. </p><p>A decade ago we were lucky enough to fish the old B.L.A.C finals at Chew and whilst it was a steep learning curve we caught a few fish and even got on the podium. With a huge head of Pike and some immense Perch its a water that is held dear to many a UK predator angler. The Lure Anglers Society has held its annual Pike Cup on Chew for several years and this time around we (DnA) got lucky on the draw and secured a space for a days Pike fishing at place where a 40lb Pike is a possibility, even if we have no desire to catch such a beast. </p><p>We have a love/hate relationship with Pike, they've won us comps and have eaten our JDM but when given a chance to head to Bristol for a day on the water we couldn't say no.  Could we possibly fall in love with these green &amp; toothy trouble makers? NO!</p><p><br></p><p>We will return to normal service with some Saltwater species action soon as well as all the usual nonsense. </p><p><br></p><p>Glad to be back and tight lines. DnA.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Dan Sissons"}