Sunday 25th June 2017 - Viaduct Cary

It was Scary Cary Viaducts for the twenty lads who booked in for today.   The weather was overcast, with a threat of showers, but this didn't put these hardy chaps off.

 I collected the money and paid Badger;   I much prefer Helen, no wonder this place is packed!!!    Badger selected the pegs, the Golden Pegs were 76 and 88, these were drawn by Ninja and Martin.

I was off to the bank to set up stall for the off.   I decided on caster and corn for the hook bait, but no ground bait, to avoid the scaly critters;  as  I was on peg 81 there was no much chance of that. 

 Horny tooted and we were off.     It took an hour to catch my first fish, a small roach.   All that was moving in front over my loose feed were swirling dervish, so it was down the margins.   I got some success with skimmers, roach, and a nice tench for 13lbs dead, plus a couple of carp. 

I had, what I thought was, an interesting day's fishing, the rain had held off.    I was quite content until  I heard that Nasty Sheriff had amassed 43lbs 14ozs from the flier peg 77; there is no keeping my hard earned cash out of his deep pockets;  I am getting desperate!!!  

"Big Bird" got second silvers, with "They'll Come George" third.    First overall was Tony Newell with 71lbs 14ozs, followed by Tonto and Martin.

Well done everyone on not the easiest of days.   The full results are below.

          On Wednesday it's Tile Sedges, and next Sunday we visit Avalon

                                 Phone Horny for Sunday

                                                          Keep it coming

                                                                            Chair Bob

Wednesday 21st June 2017 - Avalon Fisheries

On this, the longest day of the year, we attacked the lake  at Avalon.   It was very very hot, and I foresaw some casualties for Dad's Army.   The lads were in good spirits, giving each and all their usual amount of abuse.

Vic and Ron were looking out for us today.    Vic selected the pegs and drew the Golden Peg number 9, which eventually went to Tivi Dave.

I collected the money, sorted the pools, and settled with Vic, so we were all ready for the draw.   With Chef Pete still to come there were still two numbers left in the bag 1 and 11, my prayers were not heard, I got 1, oh well that's sods law!!!

I shouted all in and we got underway.   I decided on another lazy day, with no more than top five, hoping to avoid all the pesky battleships I could see in my swim.  It was a slow start for me, and a poor day overall.   But  this was not for all, Tungsten amassed 34lbs oz of silvers, for a very good win, and Tonto got overall with 76lbs 15ozs of scaleys.  Well done to both of you. 

This fishing is not for prudes or the shy,  I was pestered by dragonflys having "Humpy Pumpy" on my float tip all day.   A very sexy sport this angling!!  The full results are below.

       Sunday it's Scary Cary Viaducts which is full, and on Wednesday next we

                       visit Sedges Tile.  I'll accept phone calls for there. 

                                         I'll have a Thatchers

                                                           Chair Bob

Sunday 18th June 2017 - Landsend

Today at Landsend was our second lowest attendance for a Sunday, which was very disappointing for me.   It was a scorching hot day, and was going to be a test of endurance for those on the sunny side of the lake.

Martin and I selected the pegs to be fished, Treasure took the money and sorted the pools.   The draw was made with no complaints.   There were two Golden Pegs numbers 12 and 15, which went to Sausage and Tonto.   I drew peg 21, which was out of the sun;  this is a peg which can produce.   I intended to fish two thirds across, and the right hand margin close in, and two metres out.   I had dead maggots corn and caster for bait, and of course a mix of groundbait laced with my hook baits.

I shouted all in, and we got on with it.    Listening to the comments I could hear the lads were catching from the off.    After a few small roach I caught my first bream, which was about two and a half pounds.   Then it was back to roach and perch.   Out in front had died on me, so it was inside at the bottom of the shelf, where the fish came regularly, plus two bonus bream.   I had to move onto the shelf to avoid the scaleys, but again I was catching steadily.

There was a lot of chat especially between Man With No Name and "They Will Come" George;  I often wonder what people who don't know us would think about it.

It was time for the all out, and we would see who told the biggest porkies!!   Steve and Martin did the work, thank you lads, because there is always quite a lot to do.

The end result being a win overall for Martin, just easing out Steve.  Danny won the silvers with myself coming second, so parting with another nugget. 

We had a great days fishing with good weights all round, perhaps better results next time.   A big thanks to Mike and Di.

                     On Wednesday it's Avalon, where there is room for more, and Sunday

                                  Viaducts Cary which is full.

                                                Them's are biting

                                                           Chair Bob

Wednesday 14th June 2017 - Emeralds Ruby Lake

Today we were fishing Emeralds Ruby Lake and thirteen of Dad's Army were on parade.   George and I turned out early, selected the pegs to be fished, and put the scales in position.    It was then time to get on with business, collect the money, and sort out the pools and fishery money.

At the draw the golden peg was 8 and Shaun got lucky.   I got peg 14 and resigned myself to a struggle.   Sheriff and I were here last time we fished, without much success;  but the sun was shining, it was warm, and there was plenty  of banter around the lake, it was all good.

I shouted all in, and within a minute Tonto had his first carp. I was not surprised the fish were everywhere and  near the surface.   I wanted to avoid scaleys so you can guess what my first fish was.   On the plus side you can always guarantee there will be lots of bites and good sport here. 

An  hour from the end I got a visit from Bend It. He sat down for a chat, but then the naughty lad started plopping stones into my landing net and groundbait, he just can't behave!

At four o'clock it was all out.  At the weigh in the weights were good, Ninja came out top overall with 84lbs 10zs.  Tonto did well with 65lbs   Shaun made a good job of the Golden Peg with 14lbs 13ozs of crucians, and got the loot.

It's time for all you chaps who want to fish the Away Day to give me your names along with a fiver  PLEASE.

On Sunday it's Landsend, and next Wednesday Avalon.  There's room on both so

don't be SHY.

Sunday 11th June 2017 - Shiplate Hawthorn & Westpool

It was a warm but breezy day at Shiplate.    Carol and Steve made us welcome and sorted the pegs out, the Golden Pegs on both lakes was 15.

I collected the money and Treasure and I completed the business.   Next it was the draw, Shaun and Rob got the lucky number fifteens.    I got peg 6 on Hawthorns, having had a short draw for health reasons.

It was for me a relaxing day, Tony Newall picked me up and loaded my gear into his car, chauffeured me to the lakes and unloaded it.   George took it to my peg and back to the car after the match, I thought this was a lifestyle I could get used to!!

At 10-0 o'clock I shouted all in, and we all got on with it.    No ground bait just loose feed, I was trying to avoid the scaleys.   I started with five sections down the track with double pinkies on the hook, and from the off I was catching.   The first hour was great, but as so often happens it all went quiet, and I struggled for the rest of the match.   To my right Bend It was making a lot of splashing, followed by saying "another carp";  I didn't believe him, and at the weigh in I was proved correct.

Bend It weighed in a very good silvers weight of 25lbs 6ozs and just 4lb 1oz of carp;  what can I say?  Well done Mike.   Meanwhile to my left there was a lot more splashing. and Martin amassed a winning overall weight of 98lbs 15ozs.   I can honestly say I was stuffed.   On Hawthorn Chef Pete got overall by default, and for myself, silvers also by default.

Man With No Name won overall on Westpool with 70lbs 14ozs, and George won silvers with 15lbs 12ozs, and as always took my nugget.

The match produced a lot of good weights, proving what a well run and productive fishery Shiplate is.

        Our next matches are Emeralds on Wednesday and Landsend on Sunday

                                 See you then,

                                               Chair Bob

Wednesday 7th June 2017 - Trinity Ash Lake

Today we were fishing Trinity Ash and sixteen of Dad's Army were attacking the lake.    The first thing I got was a rollicking from Misha for putting to much pressure on her fish, and not to expect to much.

I took the money and gave out the new Wednesday fixtures list while answering all the other questions.    Danny sorted out the discs for the draw, and Misha drew the Golden Peg number 9 which went to Treasure. 

I drew 4, with Bend It on 3 and an empty peg to my right.   It was 13 metres to the island for one swim, and both margins, fishing mainly maggot.    I shouted all in,  then put some bait in my selected swims and started on the island line.   This produced a few small roach, and then I changed to the left hand margin, which produced more small roach.

The bird life here can be very disruptive, I had a pair of oversexed pigeons in the tree overhead, a beautiful moorhen fell in love with my float, not to mention a pair of swans with six well behaved children, and a flotilla of ducks.   All this was capped off by the verbal abuse I was taking from my so called mates, referring to my mental and physical abilities.!!

Never mind the sun was shining, and we caught some fish.  It was good to hear Misha's comment that it's not the money, it's her fish that matter regarding the overcrowding.  I'm getting to like this fishing.

The next two Sundays Horny Hedgehog is away, so book with me for these matches please.

   It's Shiplate two canals on Sunday, and Emeralds Ruby on Wednesday.

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Sunday 4th June - Avalon Fisheries

Today we were at Avalon,on what turned out to be a very wet day.   Nineteen of the lads arrived, and Vic looked after us;  what could go wrong!!!   Well for myself I had left my umbrella and waterproofs at home!   please no comments.

Treasure did the business, and Vic selected the pegs, plus the two golden pegs which were 1 and 9.   Next it was the draw;    Horny drew peg one and Shane peg nine.   I drew twelve, sandwiched between Tony Newell and "They'll come"George

When Horny tooted it was still dry, but not for long.   I took near on two hours for my first bite, but it was a good fish followed by two more, then alas peace.   George was lying through his teeth, denying all the splashing was fish, while Tony who was fishing for carp was catching bream.

As the day progressed I got wetter and wetter, and at the weigh in I had a disappointing 9lbs 8ozs of silvers.    George on my left won silvers, and Tony on my right was second overall.    Draw you own conclusions; must do better maybe? the full results are below.

These guys are what makes a club, back in the car park and soaking wet, what did I get "see you next week, and put me down for Wednesday" there must be a mental problem.  Keep taking the pill lads you'll be alright!!

    Wednesday it's Trinity Ash and full. Next Sunday it's the two canals Shiplake

                        could do with some more.

                                                           Keep at IT!!!!

Wednesday 31st May 2017 - Shiplate Hawthorns

HLS were fishing Hawthorns Shiplate today, needless to say it was a full house on this popular venue.   Steve Carol and Reggie were all attending to our needs, starting with peg numbers and golden peg.

I took the money, sorted the pools, and settled with Steve.  This done it was time for the draw.   The Chef got lucky, he drew the golden peg number nine.   I drew 

ten, with Tivi on my right.   Pete and I like a chat,  the weather was good, what more did I want?   FISH!!!

Horny tooted and I decided two thirds across and both margins.   I had only old maggots  and sweetcorn for bait, so I started with the trusty maggot, switching to corn after an hour, hoping for some quality.   First put in I had a small skimmer followed by a tiny roach, then nothing.   After an hour I switched to corn, with no change.    Back to single red on a 20 hook, and at last a roach followed by the occasional fish.   Two hours left with little in the net,  decided to feed more at 10 minute intervals, and this did the trick, although I was pestered by a scaley.    At the weigh in I managed 14lbs 11ozs of silvers and 10lbs 10ozs of carp.   What a good day out!!

There were lots of fish caught, and everybody weighed in with Tonto on peg one winning overall, and Treasure coming second.   The nasty Sheriff just pipped me for silvers with 15lbs 7ozs.   "They'll Come" George kept going on about the 10lb bream (he says) that got away.

 Let's have more Wednesdays like this please.   I just like the smiling faces, laughter, and of course those little untruths that anglers are known to make.

         Sunday it's Avalon, and next Wednesday Trinity Ash.

                                 Bring it on.

                                                  Chair Bob