CONWAY, 2/1/11 ~ Don't mess with the big boys

After a month of frozen lakes, snow, and no fishing whatsoever, everyone was keen to wet a line at Conwy. However, half the lake was still covered with inch thick ice, so swims had to be broken and cleared. Many thanks to all who did so, particularly Jay and Lee, it is much appreciated.
    John Edwards drew an average peg, and for an hour or so it fished average. Some coaching from Pato, sat on the next peg, encouraged Sumo to start fishing banded pellet. From then on he never looked back and steadily put skimmers, goldfish and F1s in his Keepnut (see rules on fishery gate for this one). When the scales arrived, John's fish tipped them to 28lb 04oz, and he gained a comfortable win. Well done Sumo.
Neil gained some reward for his generous coaching by winning the Xmas draw and went home £50 richer, much to everyone's delight. Nice one big man.
In second spot (described as first loser by Sumo) was The Garden Gnome, who once again fished maggot short and weighed in with 23lb 12oz of roach.
Third place went to Gary Brislin, who caught 19lb 12oz of roach on caster. He too only fished short, I reckon he copied me  :-). Good fishing, Gary.
Reward for his ice breaking efforts came to Lee Pickup, who fished long on pellet and found roach,skimmers and a couple of F1s to record 15lb and secure a section win. Good effort Lee.
The outcome of the other section was bizarre. Gary Chambers had drawn the point, only had maggots for roach, so made up a batch of paste. By his admission he had a nightmare, but caught a few small goldfish, F1s and a couple of skimmers. He packed up with half an hour to go, and was about to tip back. The crafty cockney was next door and persuaded him to weigh. He did so for 12lb 08oz, which was 4oz more than Tony, and good enough for the cash. Doh!
Tony and Ken Stuart had spent the week at a cottage in Conway, and sneaked a practice on Friday. After an evening in the pub, they staggered out to find a sheep with it's head stuck in some railings. Not wishing to waste an opportunity, Tony dropped his pants and was straight in. Upon finishing he turned and said to Kenny, " your turn mate". Ken promptly dropped his pants and put his head in the railings!
Good luck, Good health, and tight lines to everyone for 2011.