Tensions were heightened after 8 weeks into the new season and not a pull on the line. Fellow anglers wishing him a bit of success. Doubts begin to deeply embed in the mind that I am doing something wrong. Questions being answered on tackle and technique. Today the world seemed a far better place as Gordon Nichol's line finally tightened on Portnacraig bank this morning. I arrived to witness a lovely 8lb fish being returned and with the words (I've still got it ). The first one is always the most difficult of the season Gordon. JK