Blogging life’s journey: June 2025

🎣 Community café in the morning, and on the Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal chatting with Chris Jones and his kids, who were fishing, in the evening 

We had our monthly community café at church, which was an early-ish start, so as far as fishing was concerned, I went at the opposite end of the day.

It went well, by the way, and while not an enforced segregation, I was on the LEGO table with the men and Debby did crafting with the ladies. 

It’s been a while since I cast a bait into the waters of the Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal and that’s where I headed on this occasion, for a couple of hours late evening, fishing with prawn. 

Passing through Wall Heath, I always think of Chris Jones – who I have known for many years – and lo and behold, who is fishing the canal as I made my way on to the towpath. 

He was there with his children –  Eva, Luca and Leo – and it was great to see them enjoying themselves. 

Although I had a couple of enquiries right at the end of the session, they didn’t materialise. 

Nevertheless, watching Chris’ kids have a great time fishing was enough to make my day. 

As far as my own angling is concerned, there’s always tomorrow…

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Tackle: Greys Prodigy TX 12’ rod. Shimano 3500M reel. Maxima Chameleon 4lb line. Drennan waggler 1.2g. Drennan Super Specialist size 8 hook.

Nature notes: Several jackdaws in the area. Song thrush singing at dusk. Single raven flew overhead at dusk. 

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