2nd Jan 2015 - Who smelt it dealt it

3 hours at Butters. Fished next to the gap on Swanwick side then in corner by bridge on Ripley side. Had a take early doors on Swanwick side but it was like the North sea and very cold. Moved to Ripley side sheltered and warm. Nettle barked at everything but no fish. Very busy could not get on high bank or by car park. I'm not the only loon. Walked back to car park bloke in my original peg had a 7lb pike on Smelt. Felt as if it was the one that took my smelt. Typical. Conclusion ledgering might be the way forward as spent took much time plumbing up. Kit dusted off first time since Feb. Piking for the next few months might try Cudmore at some point.