First Tope.........

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marshpike · #1 Post by **marshpike** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:11 pm

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

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#2 Post by **JOHN1** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 11:08 pm

congratulations on your first TOPE.

i would give him around the late twenties early thirties.

well done.

Mr_Green · #3 Post by **Mr_Green** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 11:20 pm

28 seems about rite

#4 Post by **Tanglerat** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 6:28 pm

I'd go 35, if not a bit more........

marshpike · #5 Post by **marshpike** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:49 pm

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'....

fish slapped · #6 Post by **fish slapped** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:32 pm

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 . :)

marshpike · #7 Post by **marshpike** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:28 pm

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...

#8 Post by **squalus** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:11 am

Nice fish - Did you by any chance take any measurements ?

#9 Post by **cortaz** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:37 am

nice fish marshpike 8) , SHE looks bout 35lbish

marshpike · #10 Post by **marshpike** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:02 pm

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.

RobertMcClean · #11 Post by **RobertMcClean** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:47 pm

Nice fish well done :D

Iain Coppinger · #12 Post by **Iain Coppinger** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 11:18 pm

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