Fished 10am t 2pm looked calm how looks can deceive water swirling casting good length still dragged t side tried short cast same had 6oz plain lead swapped t grip no better moved up river looked still water n was 4 guys fishing was still same n now weed was clinging t line asked lads not much caught small whitings n an eel got fed up n left with a blank rare 4me home for beer as wife's birthday 2mw got bait left try jarrow by ped tunnel if nice 2mw