As is usual, the Match Secretary put a lot of thought into the pegging so that the strong winds affected as few as possible. Out of the 20 who fished, I think that only 3 could say they had it tough from a presentation view.
Everybody had it tough from a fishing point of view though as both lakes at Lingmere proved harder than anyone could imagine. When you see how many fish get caught in the warmer months, it seems impossible that you could struggle for a few bites.
The only good thing about this match was that it was fair... it was hard for everyone.
Kenny Pickup produced the outstanding weight on the day as, using his vast array of venue experience, he followed the recent waggler trend to record a 23lb 02oz total and gain an easy win. Good job he got coached by Jamie though, he told Dad exactly where to fish you know!
Up on the top lake, and with wind in face, a blind squirrel was spotted. It managed to trip over more than a few F1s, but was ultimately thwarted when the final stash weighed 14lb 06oz. Joking aside, a great effort by John Edwards in the worst of the conditions. Could be a Garbo contender this year, as well as Fisho and Maver finalist.
Back on the bottom lake, and Andy Lawton continued to impress. Yet another envelope found it's way onto the Butler's tray, courtesy of some tip caught F1s which went 12lb 02oz. Nice one Andy.
The section figures illustrate how hard it fished on the day.
Finally unleashing the talent he has kept well hidden for the first few matches of the year, Les Thompson won Section A with a modest 5lb 05oz. Nice to see Les giving it a proper go though so well done sir.
Yozzer's 5lb 08oz was enough to take the next section, while on the bottom lake, Chris Roe kept up his 100% record as he won money for the 4th time since joining. Congratulations.
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Well done to all who managed to frame. Was a rock hard day. Good write up that Yozz, as usual. Great to see so many out when the weather is so bad. I managed one f1 on the pole and one f1 on the waggler off peg 29. Good to see the butler doin so well lately and also big Chrissy Roe, a good addition to the club and deffo gonna be one to watch this year. Well done to Sumo for actually staying the whole match. Me Dad is on fire also with 2 out of 2 section wins. I told him where to cast his waggler yano. Good to see Les Thomson take an envelope also. Keep it up big man. Is write more but I'm still defrosting. God job my jovial mate Patto kept me warm with his humour. I love that guy yeee haaaaa.
ReplyDeleteBloody glad I only came down for a look see in the last 30mins or so........it was perishing! Kenny P was like poetry in motion though casting his pellet waggler at the aerator....didn't miss it very often to be fair haha!
ReplyDeletePato redeemed himself on Monday at Lathams. Only took 4hours to get a bite then emptied it! He's awesome really, just doesn't like showing off at club matches. OOOOushhhhh
ReplyDeleteMy bollocks have only just dropped back into me sack!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi all and thanks for encouragement and advice, especially about getting more bites by keeping feeder in water and off island, seems to work. Les
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