Well, what a month October has turned out to be! It's been a busy one, both on and off the bank, with plenty going on, a fair bit of hard work, a few fishing adventures and, thankfully, some fish making their way into the net! October has pretty much revolved around work parties, with weekends being taken up by getting stuck in every Saturday and Sunday. It's been all hands on deck, getting jobs done, putting the effort in and hopefully making a difference to the waters we all enjoy fishing. I think it's fair to say I've probably spent more time with a rake, spade and various bits of equipment in my hands than I have with a fishing rod! But that's all part of it, and it's great to be involved and see things moving in the right direction. But amongst all the graft, there was one particular fishing moment that made the month extra special. I finally managed to bank one of my target fish from The Wilds! Now, anyone who knows me knows I'm always keeping an eye on certain fish, and when you've got one in your sights, it can become a bit of an obsession. You start watching, planning, thinking about how you're going to approach it, and probably spending far too much time looking at the water when you should be doing something else! So to finally get that fish in the net was a proper highlight. One of those moments that makes all the time, effort and persistence worthwhile. Absolutely buzzing to get that one ticked off the list! As we moved towards the latter part of October, it was time for a bit of a change of scenery. The nights were drawing in, the temperatures were starting to drop, and with October marking the start of pike season, it was time to dust off some different tackle and turn my attention to something with a few more teeth! That's right, the pike rods came out, the lures got dug out, and it was time to swap carp rigs for traces. A slightly different style of fishing, but one I've always enjoyed. And here's the best bit… I managed to catch on my very first pike session of the season! Not a bad way to kick things off, is it? There's always that little bit of uncertainty when you head out for the first session. Will they be feeding? Have I picked the right spot? Have I remembered everything? And, more importantly, have I remembered the unhooking tools? Because that's one bit of kit you definitely don't want to leave at home! So, all in all, October has been a cracking month. Plenty of work going on behind the scenes, a target fish finally ticked off at Wildfowl, and a successful start to the pike season. Now, if only I could find a way to get paid for attending work parties and catching fish, I'd be absolutely laughing! Anyway, sit back, get yourself comfortable and join me as I run through what's been happening throughout October 2026 on Quest Fishing Adventures.
