First Tope.........

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First Tope.........

#1 Post by marshpike »

Just like to say thanks to those that helped with sound advice, what weight do you think he is??

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JOHN1
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#2 Post by JOHN1 »

congratulations on your first TOPE.

i would give him around the late twenties early thirties.

well done.
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#3 Post by Mr_Green »

28 seems about rite
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#4 Post by Tanglerat »

I'd go 35, if not a bit more........
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#5 Post by marshpike »

Followed up with two others on Sep 1st, 31 & 42lb full of high hopes but the following three trips showed no fish for any boats in the surrounding area?? Could this be the end of the season in our area 'Carlingford'....
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#6 Post by fish slapped »

marshpike I'm glad to see you got in to some good tope in the end :) and its a pity about the canceled trip :( . I ll give you a shout next season if we're going topeing up your area . :)
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#7 Post by marshpike »

fish slapped wrote:marshpike I'm glad to see you got in to some good tope in the end :) and its a pity about the canceled trip :( . I ll give you a shout next season if we're going topeing up your area . :)
No problem mate, its good to keep in touch. Going Piking on Rutland next Monday, should be a good day out...
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#8 Post by squalus »

Nice fish - Did you by any chance take any measurements ?
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#9 Post by cortaz »

nice fish marshpike 8) , SHE looks bout 35lbish
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#10 Post by marshpike »

Unfortunately not, due to my lack of experience. I was just glad to get my first tope. I landed two more on my next session 32lb & 41lb literally 15min from the house let alone the shore so I'm really looking forward to next year.
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#11 Post by RobertMcClean »

Nice fish well done :D
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#12 Post by Iain Coppinger »

35 lbs minimum for sure, belated congrats on a champion fish
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