After a cold night, and with 20 anglers on the bank, Lingmere was expected by most to be slow going at the start, with the usual F1 frenzy in the latter stages. Those who went down the silver route had the most consistent sport throughout the day. Those who went positive, ....went home early! Lee started shallow on the mong and was packing up after 2 hours, while Sumo, on a dolly peg, also went shallow and then paste fishing. He soon collected the silver medal in the packing up competition. KP finally succumbed with half an hour to go.
Amid all the banter John Buck Rogers sat quietly in the corner just plodding away and taking it all in. After all, he wants to learn. Learn what we ask, as once again he demonstrated great skills in comfortably winning his 2nd match in 3 weeks. With 72lb 03oz of mainly f1s it looks like he caught all day. It was another smart performance so don't tell him anything in future (only joking).
On a rare outing with Eggy, MFS legend Ian Simpson went down the silvers route and targeted those massive ide that Lingmere is famed for, on maggot. Some quality skimmers and late f1s supplemented those fish and gave Simo a return of 54lb 03oz, and a superb second place.
Completing the frame, this time mainly with tip-caught fish, for 53lb 04oz, was the Butler, Andy Lawton. Well done Andy, another excellent display, now go and wash the Bentley, there's a good chap.
Section wins went to Yozzer with 32lb 02oz, Jamie Pickup, again with some big ide for 43lb 14oz, and Gary Fairhead, another making an all too rare appearance, with 44lb 02oz. Great stuff from them.
The biggest achievement of the day was by the final section winner. After struggling for months, with plenty of Drennan North West sponsorship (DNW), Neil Patty Paterson, urged on by Nice Boy Nick, qualified for the next round of the section winners, and 20lb challenges, at the final hurdle. His 43lb 01oz was his best weight since 1986, so what a magnificent effort....... only trouble is, he's gotta do it again during May..... Doh!
Sunday 26 April 2015
Monday 20 April 2015
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE COMMITTEE
Since the turn of the year there have been a few incidents where club or fishery rules have been bent. The last thing the committee want is to rule the club with an iron fist. The club should be governed by the membership itself. Most are a dream, and just turn up, draw a peg and have a day's fishing with the lads.
There is a certain feeling, however, that we are allowing too much leeway when rules are not adhered to. The committee realise that this is unfair, so from the next match, we ask all members to familiarise themselves with the fishery rules and stick to them. Use your angling skills to win and not a loophole in the rules.
In the interests of fairness to all, rule breakers will be disqualified immediately in future contests.
There is a certain feeling, however, that we are allowing too much leeway when rules are not adhered to. The committee realise that this is unfair, so from the next match, we ask all members to familiarise themselves with the fishery rules and stick to them. Use your angling skills to win and not a loophole in the rules.
In the interests of fairness to all, rule breakers will be disqualified immediately in future contests.
Sunday 19 April 2015
GORSTY HALL, 19/4/15 ~ Dennis victorious from tailor-made peg
A cool start for this match, with temperatures down to 3 overnight, but a very pleasant day with a light breeze and sunny spells.
I think most of the field had a little mutter at one stage or another as sport was not as hectic as anticipated. The final scores, however, compared well with previous Gorsty visits.
A distinct lack of cruies and skimmers meant that it was basically carp or tiny roach.
Dennis Jones found the carp in abundance on a pellet waggler to the lilies. Pegged beneath a large willow tree, Ginger bemoaned the fact that the low branches were impeding his casting. Imagine the problems a normal sized person would have had, it seems the peg was tailor made for Dennis. 56lb 05oz was the final score, a very impressive effort on the day.
Lee Pickup finally made the 20lb challenge and in some style. Pellet waggler was again the successful approach, bringing Lee an excellent 41lb 04oz net to take silver. Well done Lee.
Mastercatcher Ken Stuart bucked the trend when he pole fished all match and brought a superb 34lb 02oz to the scales, which was enough for 3rd place, Nice one Ken.
Sections went to Nasty Nick Harrop with 27lb 05oz, and Fatboy Jamie Pickup with 25lb 05oz. Great efforts from both, so well done.
Struggling for most of the match, Andy Lawton finally managed a bite but it turned out to be a duck, which had taken a liking for his slow-sinking pellet. After a tremendous rod-bending fight lasting 5 minutes and just about wrecking his peg altogether, Andy finally cracked off and the bird ducked off.
That was enough for the Gnome, pegged next door, and Cookie Monster to do the walk of shame with over an hour to go.
I think most of the field had a little mutter at one stage or another as sport was not as hectic as anticipated. The final scores, however, compared well with previous Gorsty visits.
A distinct lack of cruies and skimmers meant that it was basically carp or tiny roach.
Dennis Jones found the carp in abundance on a pellet waggler to the lilies. Pegged beneath a large willow tree, Ginger bemoaned the fact that the low branches were impeding his casting. Imagine the problems a normal sized person would have had, it seems the peg was tailor made for Dennis. 56lb 05oz was the final score, a very impressive effort on the day.
Lee Pickup finally made the 20lb challenge and in some style. Pellet waggler was again the successful approach, bringing Lee an excellent 41lb 04oz net to take silver. Well done Lee.
Mastercatcher Ken Stuart bucked the trend when he pole fished all match and brought a superb 34lb 02oz to the scales, which was enough for 3rd place, Nice one Ken.
Sections went to Nasty Nick Harrop with 27lb 05oz, and Fatboy Jamie Pickup with 25lb 05oz. Great efforts from both, so well done.
Struggling for most of the match, Andy Lawton finally managed a bite but it turned out to be a duck, which had taken a liking for his slow-sinking pellet. After a tremendous rod-bending fight lasting 5 minutes and just about wrecking his peg altogether, Andy finally cracked off and the bird ducked off.
That was enough for the Gnome, pegged next door, and Cookie Monster to do the walk of shame with over an hour to go.
Monday 13 April 2015
BLUNDELLS, West Lodge, 12/4/15 ~ Buck Rogers finishes light years ahead
Another great turnout despite a rotten weather forecast. The forecast proved to be accurate from a wind-speed point of view, as a stiff breeze ruined most angler's chances of fishing the long pole to the far bank, while unscheduled rain sent 4 or 5 on the walk of shame.
A thoroughly miserable day was brightened considerably by the display from John 'Buck' Rogers, who was light years ahead of the field.
One of only a handful who chose the long pole, John caught steadily all day to record an outstanding winning total of 75lb 04oz, which consisted of carp and big F1s on pellet. Massive congratulations on an initial Eggy match win, I'm sure it will be the first of many.
Second place was a close fought affair, although between anglers at different ends of the lake. At one end, Nicky Harrop found plenty of decent sized carp, but despite landing a level 51lb, he finished with 6 empty rig winders as some of the fish were big and wise, and found the aerator with consummate ease. I think his winnings might just cover the cost of some new floats and hooks, but still an excellent effort from the man from near Raby.
Gary Brislen was at the other end of the lake and found a similar mix, although there was no fixture in his peg to cause any embarrassment. Decent carp and F1s gave a 50lb 08oz return, as Gary fell agonisingly short of the silver medal.
Once again Dave Lynch was at the centre of another groundbait controversy. This time he put three babies heads in with an hour to go and went for a walk. Upon his return he landed two decent carp about 5lb apiece and scraped into a section winning position with 22lb 08oz. A master stroke or a big slice of spawn....I'll let you decide, but it worked so well done Spadge.
The Garden Gnome struggled for the first part of the match, but resorted to the usual 'top-kit in front' tactic and managed to find a few late fish to secure another section win with 26lb 11oz.
In contrast, Steve Coleman caught most of his 14lb 04oz in the initial half hour, and while those around him packed in early or sat in warm cars, Steve had to sit it out and wait for the scales in order to collect his section envelope. Nice one.
Another one to plod on until the end in order to see a return on his efforts was Les Thompson. Despite being next to Nasty Nick, Les kept chasing all day and his 25lb was enough to see him through to the next round of the 20lb challenge. Great attitude from the little round one, justly rewarded, well done.
A thoroughly miserable day was brightened considerably by the display from John 'Buck' Rogers, who was light years ahead of the field.
One of only a handful who chose the long pole, John caught steadily all day to record an outstanding winning total of 75lb 04oz, which consisted of carp and big F1s on pellet. Massive congratulations on an initial Eggy match win, I'm sure it will be the first of many.
Second place was a close fought affair, although between anglers at different ends of the lake. At one end, Nicky Harrop found plenty of decent sized carp, but despite landing a level 51lb, he finished with 6 empty rig winders as some of the fish were big and wise, and found the aerator with consummate ease. I think his winnings might just cover the cost of some new floats and hooks, but still an excellent effort from the man from near Raby.
Gary Brislen was at the other end of the lake and found a similar mix, although there was no fixture in his peg to cause any embarrassment. Decent carp and F1s gave a 50lb 08oz return, as Gary fell agonisingly short of the silver medal.
Once again Dave Lynch was at the centre of another groundbait controversy. This time he put three babies heads in with an hour to go and went for a walk. Upon his return he landed two decent carp about 5lb apiece and scraped into a section winning position with 22lb 08oz. A master stroke or a big slice of spawn....I'll let you decide, but it worked so well done Spadge.
The Garden Gnome struggled for the first part of the match, but resorted to the usual 'top-kit in front' tactic and managed to find a few late fish to secure another section win with 26lb 11oz.
In contrast, Steve Coleman caught most of his 14lb 04oz in the initial half hour, and while those around him packed in early or sat in warm cars, Steve had to sit it out and wait for the scales in order to collect his section envelope. Nice one.
Another one to plod on until the end in order to see a return on his efforts was Les Thompson. Despite being next to Nasty Nick, Les kept chasing all day and his 25lb was enough to see him through to the next round of the 20lb challenge. Great attitude from the little round one, justly rewarded, well done.
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