Viaduct Fishery 28/10/18 Campbell lake

Viaduct fishery 28/10/18 Campbell lake

Hi all it is going to be short and sweet tonight as I am going to Cornwall in the next hour !!! as the wife said  "you have been sat on your arse all day fishing" and the roads will be dead so lets go tonight !!! oh joy

Well it was nice to get that extra hour in bed today which was a bonus but loading up my car it was so cold (sorry we are soft in the south) and we had a frost which is mad as last week I went to Todbar Manor and it was baking hot...so it was looking like it could be a hard day as winter has come to Somerset this week ! it's just a short  trip in the car today  (only 30 mins) from Frome to Somerton to one of the best fishery in the UK ..

We had Campbell lake today which is full of silvers and carp so this should keep most members in the club happy well accept George (best silvers angler in the club) ….. unfortunately we had a few pull out again last minute but still had 15 booked in.  Looking at Viaduct's Facebook page it looks like it has fished harder this week due to the colder weather and yesterdays all silvers winners match there wasn't anyone on Campbell in the top 8 !!!! so I wasn't sure what to go for !! I would have like a day on the silvers but with Danny (Pinocchio baits) fishing for white bait  he would always be hard  to beat  ..so I would just wait to see what peg I got today and make up my mind then !!!

looking form the car park end

We had Shane with us today so we had the money side of thing sorted …as I was waiting in the car park I could see blue light and then a police escort coming down the hill …. and I was thinking "who the hell is that for" yes it was for the guru tart !!! so the club also had £100000 worth of new kit with us today ..

The golden peg today was peg 129 and this was drawn by the Guru tart o it would be safe …… my turn into the tin of dreams and I pulled out peg 119 mmm not sure what to do? as yesterday in the all silver winners match it only had 1-8 !!!! looking at the board I could see the  super stars on pegs 111,124 ie.. Lord C (octopuusy baits) on peg 111 and Danny (Pinocchio baits) on peg 125 and George (best silvers anger in the club) on peg132 .. so I loaded my kit onto the trolley and made my way to peg 119 and it is a peg I have wanted for years I just wish it was in the summer..

on my way I passed Brian (HMRC) on peg 110 "flyer" and then lord C on peg 111 also a good peg and then Stan on peg 112 ..and I said to Stan "you will win it from there"  … getting to my peg it looked nice and was out of the cold wind which was a bonus .

I set up a silvers rig ?? thinking I was better than the guy on it yesterday " I was so wrong "  also a bomb rod and a carp rig to fish into the corner, I mixed up some ground bait and some micros and also set up a wag rod to fish 20 meters …  also on my side tray I had some corn and maggots ..

Looking around I had roger (Hovis baits) next door on peg 118 … Kev was over on peg 123 ..Shane was on peg 124 ….

At the all in I put 1 ball of G/B on the 11m line and 2 on the 14.5 line  also pinged out some pellets onto the bomb line and a small amount of pellets on the corner line . and started on the wag … first hour gone and still waiting for my first bite !!! hour number 2 and still waiting … 2hours 10 and I get a 1oz perch mmm looking around and the only person I could see catching was that man Danny (Pinocchio baits)… class pure class...

And i only added 4 more roach to my perch b the end of the match !!! wow how hard was that ! roger next door on 118 didn't have a bite and he normal frames on this lake ..it was so hard today and at the end of the match Steve the owner said the water temperature had dropped 8 degrees in 2 days !! which had made the fish shut up shop ..

At the end of the match most had packed up early so the scales started on peg 132 with George (best silvers angler in the club) and he said he lost 6 carp in the margin to his right but still put on 28- of carp and 5-0 of silvers for 33-0..the it was the biggest tackle tart in the south west Phil the Guru tart and it most have been solid as he had 53-15 of carp and 1-9 of silvers for 55-8 to go into the lead and at this point he was winning the golden peg !!! D.T on peg 128 had 15-2 … Tony N had 6-0 of silvers then it was the big gun !! Danny (Pinocchio baits) who had 500 eyes for 6-5 .. then the pegs 124,123,119,118,116,115,114 all had DNW!!!!! . Then it was Stan on peg 112 who had 56-8 to go into the lead by a pound!! the Lord c on peg 111 also had a DNW and last to put any fish on the scales was Brain on peg 110 "flyer" and he has 25-3 … SO a hard day for us all but it was Steve longs easiest day this year !! but saying that the open match on Cary also looked like it fished hard ….

so the winners today :

1st overall Stan peg 112 56-8

2nd overall The Guru tart peg 129 55-8

1st silvers Danny (Pinocchio baits) peg 125 6-5

2nd silvers Tony N peg 127 6-0

Well done to all

Next week we are at Trinity waters so if you want to fish then please book in with Phil … have a good one !! Christ peg 129 was solid !!!





HLS Angling Dad's Army Wednesday 24th October Avalon Fishery

We could not have asked for a better Wednesday morning in late October.   Thirteen smartly turned out troopers arrived for muster; I was well pleased.

We were at Avalon today with Ron to look after our pegging and weighing in.  The lake looked in excellent condition; lots of work had been put into the platforms, which was very much appreciated by the lads.

I collected the money, paid our dues, and it was on to the draw.   Peg twenty was the Golden Peg.  We started at peg six today, as Ron said most fish were showing at the top end.   We expected it to be hard going, as the ambient and water temperatures have dropped over the last few days.

Everyone was happy with the draw, so it was off to prepare for action.   I expected a six hour battle trying to catch lots of small fish.   Boy George was next to me again, so no peace.   In the car park he told us about his trip to the new chippy in the village, his exact words were "Eh up my mate this fish is still alive"  The new chippy had a look and said "It can't be" George said "Well it has ate half my chips"  which produced another portion for our boy.!!

At the all in I was in a relaxed mode, so with the sun in my eyes I started down the right hand margin feeding pinkie and maggot; senior moment I had left my caster in the fridge, but I caught fish from the off, so I was happy.   I could see George catching well but still moaning!! but he had his tongue hanging out, so I knew he was doing well.   Kev had his weekly disaster, he dropped his baccy plus papers into the lake, so he went off to the village shop for replacements and came back with an armful of goodies.

I could only see George who continued to catch well.   My day slowed down, but I did get a nice perch, and some good roach.    Not to worry, the sun was shining, what more could a feller want?

All out, and Ron started weighing on peg 22 Tivi Dave, who had 13lbs 5ozs of silvers and 12lbs9 ozs of carp.  Next it was The Nasty Old Sheriff with 9lbs l5ozs of silvers and Tonto with 17lbs 9ozs in all.   Then it was George, who put 16lbs 15ozs of silvers onto the scales, plus two carp, definitely the silvers winner.   We moved on to peg 10 where the Mediterranean Playboy Mike Bend It had a great 14lbs 3ozs silvers.   Bill the Paste had a rare bad day, but Ninja came good with 33lbs of scaleys to win overall.

It was a good day, with plenty of laughs and craic, so it is with great reluctance I will be standing down from taking an active part in the organizing and running of Dad's Army Wednesday matches.  My last being the 2nd January 2019.   I feel it's time, so if someone would please step forward I will quite willingly help in the interim period with any teething problems my successor may have.  I am sure Danny, who has always been there helping, will carry on assisting as will I.   So don't let Dad's Army fold, we still have a war with them there fish, and I will always enjoy my Wednesday fishing with my mates.    Just give me a ring so we can start talking.

                        Next  Wednesday another great fishery at Trinity Woodlands

                                        So sharpen your hooks, let's catch them!!!

                                                               Bob

Emerald lake 21/10/18

EMERALD POOLS "EMERALD LAKE" 21/10/18

 

 

We had Emerald lake today and with 14 booked into this match it was just the right amount of people as pegging can be a problem on this lake due to the trees … Anyway me and lord C went on our merry way and pegged out the lake .. Shane collected the pools and sorted the cash side of things ..so thankyou mate as it is job that no one wants to do ..

 

The millionaires club !!!  I wasn't  in the photo as I am just a poor postie!!

 

 

We put 5 on the far side, 6 on the car park side and 2 on the island ..and I wanted  a peg on the far side to be honest or the island pegs as I wanted to go for silvers as there are loads in this lake but hang around on these pegs ..

 

 

Phil the guru tart told us that the golden peg was peg 17 (we did put 17 pegs in just in case more turned up) and Terry got his pinkies on it...I went in the hat of dreams and pulled out peg 16 !! It was the 1st peg to the right of the island pegs and looked ok but it was a bit of a bird cage and in the last 2 hours it was full of leaves which was a nightmare !!

 

My home for the day … peg 16

 

 

Looking around  could see those 2 silver boys (Danny and George) on pegs 3 and 4 !!! how do they do it !!! also Simon was on peg 1 which looked good …Tony Fry was on peg 5 and that man Eric was on the end peg on the far side (peg 6) which I thought he would win from as he had a lot of room and it looked a great tip peg and as he is "great on the tip " he would be hard to bet!!  on the island pegs I could see Tony N and D.T  so again both hard to beat …

 

I set up 2 carp rigs and also a tip rod to fish to the reed to my right also a silvers rig just incase I was sat on a shed load of silvers!! I had ground bait, micros and maggots and corn !! to much choose TBH .. oh yes and some worms !

 

At the all in I fed some micros over to the far side line and some ground bait on the silvers line and then chucked out the tip and after 30 minutes I was still waiting for my 1st bite so I went out on the silvers line and had 5-6 skimmers ..I could see the boys on the far side getting bites and also D.T on 15 getting a bite a chuck … so it was going to be a long day !! so I went for a walk after a hour  and Shane on peg 13 was in the same boat as me !! Roger on peg 12 had 2 carp and that boy Lord C on peg 11 had 9 carp !! he said he had 4 in the first 15 minutes !! and looking over I could see Eric on peg 6 who also had 10 carp !! so I went back with my tail between my legs and skipped the silvers rig as those boy over the far side were getting one a chuck … small ones but still 1 a chuck !!

 

over the next 2 hours I had 2-3 ore carp over towards the far side but it was hard going  then I had a night mare as I hooked and lost 7 in a row!! so I went for a walk again and lord C and Eric had slowed up but I was still well behind them both ! .. hour number 4 and I seen Eric go to his van and pick up another net !! And I was thinking there's the winner then !

 

I had a good last hour and I think I had 8 carp but it was a hard day but the sun was out and it was dry which was a bonus!!

 

At 4 o'clock the guru tart did his 2nd job of the day  and called the all out his first job being calling the all in …. so I  packed up quick time to help with the scales . We started on peg 1 with Simon and he had  10- 5 of silvers and 9-10 of carp for a total of 19-15..

 

Then it was the big guns !! first George on peg 3 (best silvers angler in the club) and he had 11-8 of silvers and 28-12 of vermin for a total of 40-4

 

Then on peg 4 it was the next top silver boy !! yes it was Danny (Pinocchio baits) who said he only had 15-0.... mmm I was thinking and looked at his nose and I am sure in looked like it was a inch longer!! anyway he had 22-12 of white bait and 22-8 of vermin for a total of 45-4

    

My My Danny your nose looks big ….again...

 

 

Next up was my mate Tony Fry who had a great day and had 2-8 of silvers and 47-3 of carp ….. it must have been solid!! for a total of 49-11 (joking Tony) 

 

 

Drum roll please !!! Eric was next on peg 6 and he said after a great start it went a bit pete tong .. but he still had 58-11



 

Then it was over to our side and it was the cleanest man on the complex !! yes it was Shaun !!who did well from that peg and he had a total of 38-7.... oh yes and a cleanest seat box …cleanest pole...cleanest reels...cleanest rods...cleanest net bag....and a new van which was very clean ..

willy Wonka holding the cleanest carp in the lake..

 

 

Onto peg 10 and it was the loudest man in Bridgewater !! yes it was Phil the Guru tart … who had 16-8 .. and was handing out £1 coins faster than his car wash was taking them in !!

 

Phil the guru tart!!

 

 

 

Then it was my mate Lord C who also started like a rocket but also ran out of pace but still plonked on 4-12 of silvers and 41-10 of carp for a total of 46-6 ..

 

Pure class!! Lord C (octopussy  baits)

 

Roger on peg 12 packed up and went home  and Shane had a hard day on a crap peg but still had 5-2 of silvers …

 

Tony N had a DNW on peg 14 and then it was D.T on peg 15 who had 11-7 of silvers and 13-15 of vermin for a total of 25-6 ..



 

Top bloke D.T with a nice net of white bait ..

 

I was next and had 2-0 of silvers and 41-13 of carp and tbh I was happy with that from that peg.. and the last to weigh in was Terry who had 2-12 of silvers and 18-5 of carp for a total of 21-1

top man Terry .. 

 

So the winners today :

 

1st overall Eric peg 6 58-11

2nd overall Tony Fry (silver fox) peg 5 49-11

3rd overall Lord C peg 11 46-6

 

1st silvers Danny (Pinocchio baits) again!!! peg 4 22-12

2nd silvers George (best silvers angler in the club) peg 5 11-8

3rd silvers D.T peg 15 11-7..

 

So a big well done to all and looking at the sheet it was a tight match .. next week we are at Viaduct fishery and it is Campbell lake  so if you want to fish please give Phil a call ..have a good one!!!

 

 

 



 



 

 





HLS Angling Dad's Army Wednesday 17th October Viaducts Campbell

It was another Wednesday and sixteen of Dad's Army were looking forward to our match on Campbell Lake at Viaducts.  The weather was quite warm with light winds, but very cloudy.   Junior Badger Matt was looking to our needs; he selected the pegs to be fished, and drew the Golden Peg 129.

We welcomed Titch as The Wizard's guest, and  Ross who was fishing on a Wednesday for the first time this year;  he drew the Golden Peg, jammy old git!!   At the draw George got peg 116 and was complaining, apparently it produced 300 lbs of carp at the last match, he was not happy?   More bad news, I drew 115 next door to him, so no peace for me today, but I did have Tivi to my left, which was good.

At the all in, I had mixed enough ground bait to fill a maggot box, and I had half a pint of red maggots plus a tin of sweetcorn in reserve, so bait complete.  My intention was two lines, one in front  at six sections, the other to  my right.   So only two rigs, but hopefully I would only need one.

From the off I was catching small fish, but dropping off fifty percent.   I could see everyone else catching, but not too many carp.   George was having a good day, but denying everything, and The Sheriff was also doing well.    I was falling way behind, so I tried for larger fish with corn.   This produced a bream and a good skimmer, then nothing, so I kept feeding and back to the maggot.     

It was a pleasant day, the fishing got better, and I felt I might have a chance.   At the all out Matt started the weigh with Baz 53lb 15ozs of carp and 2lbs 10ozs of silvers, not his cup of tea.  Next Tonto 27lbs 14ozs, then the Golden Ross with 30 lbs 3ozs of carp.   Danny had 20lbs 6ozs of silvers.   Bill the Paste wining overall with 100lbs10ozs, then onto George who weighed 20lbs13ozs of silvers, just beating Danny, so he was a happy bunny.    This was not for long, out came my silver net and the scales read 23lbs 6ozs,    Oh how I enjoyed taking their nuggets for the silvers win.

             Our thanks to Viaducts, Matt in particular, we look forward to our return next month on Cary.

                       Full results below.

                            Next Wednesday it's Avalon, so come on lads lets be having you. No malingering.

                                                         Bob


                                                                     

                                                                     




                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

14/10/2018 sedges Tile lake

Sedges  14/10/2018

 

 

 

I would like to say sorry for having no photos today but I got my new phone this weekend and  because it didn't stop raining for most of the day it wasn't coming out from my Gore-Tex  … anyway I woke up and it was pissing it down in Frome and  it didn't stop until 14.30 hrs ...oh joy !!!!

 

So after meeting martin in mac ds in Street and making our way to Bridgewater I was a little disappointed to find that we had 17 booked in and only 11 turn up !! there again looking at the weather I think they made the right decision … so after messing around with the pegging and pools Danny (Pinocchio baits) got the draw under way and said that the golden peg was peg 23 … so I was 1st into the bucket and got peg 23!! not a peg that I thought I could win from on the carp front but Rob had 30lbs of silvers from it a few weeks ago !! saying that he is class at catching silvers and I am crap !! anyway I mixed up some ground bait and added some micros and dead reds to the mix  .. also I made up a carp rig and 2 tip rods …looking around I could see Danny's nose pointing at me from peg 39 also George (best silvers angler in the club ) on peg 33 and today he was the silvers winner again  with 32-7 !! pure class!!!

 

Brian was on the best peg in the south west aka peg 40 !! and I also thought and did martin (octopussy baits) on peg 35 would have a good chance ..and he did as he won today with a great net 135-12 and as I was on the golden peg every time he got a fish I thought he was waving at me with joy  but now thinking about it I think he was calling me a w**ker!!! 

 

 

well how did my day go ?? well I had 2 skimmers on the silvers line ….ouch!! so went for the carp and had a few on the tip and the rest on the pole but it was hard going holding 13m of pole as the wind was a nightmare and shipping back was a pain in the arse!! as it was so wet my section didn't want to come apart .

 

I just beat Simon and tony  into 2nd place  and that was only luck as I foul hooked a 14-8 carp .. 

 

Sorry the blog is short but sweet today but I need to sort out my wet gear …and how can you write a blog about a fishing match when there are only 11 people !!  

 

The winners today were

 

1st overall Martin (octoopussy baits) peg 35 135-12

2nd overall s king peg 23 97-10

 

1st silvers George (Best silvers angler in the club) peg 32-7

2nd silvers Danny (Pinocchio baits)  peg 39 13-10

 

Next week we are at Emerald pools .. not sure which lake we are on so please ring Phil (he is back from his holidays on Tuesday ) ..

 

have a great week

 

 



HLS Angling Club Dad's Army Wednesday 10th October Shiplate Main Lake

Dad's Army assaulted Shiplate Main Lake today, fourteen of the platoon arrived looking fit? for the battle.   The weather was great, nice and warm for the old soldiers, so no excuses were permitted.

Carol and Steve gave us their usual warm welcome, and while we sorted out the pegs to be fished,  the lads drank tea and coffee.   Did they all think they were in the NAAFI?

The business was completed and it was time for the draw.   Peg 15 was the flyer, and it went to Tonto who muttered something about a long walk.   Boy George got his favourite peg 13, and I got 12A.  Job completed, and it was off to set up the gear ready for action.

Monsieur Baz was on my left, with Mustard to my right, and I could see most of the lads on the other bank.   I decided to fish for roach today at five sections with maggot and pinkie on the hook, over a little ground bait containing squats and caster.   I had about four feet of water, and used a 0.4 float evenly slotted down the line.

At the all in there were plenty of small roach to be had, that was if one could keep them on the hook. I knew Baz was having the same problem, but everyone seemed to be catching.   The carp boys were having a tough time; it promised to be an interesting weigh in.

Time passes quickly when one is enjoying the day, and the all out came to soon.   The Nasty Old Sheriff started the weigh on peg 15, the flyer, but Tonto DNW?  He must have been asleep longer than usual.   Not so Simple Simon on peg 14B, which was the Golden Peg,  was looking good with a total of 57lbs 1oz     George on silvers favourite peg 13 weighed 6lbs 10ozs , must do better came to mind.   Baz and I had a busy day, but Danny on peg 11 weighed 16lbs 4ozs and won the silvers.   Bill the Paste had 35lbs 3ozs which was second overall, and Tungsten Dave with 13lbs 11ozs was second silvers.

Simon won, plus the Golden Peg, well done that man.   Today fourteen entered and fourteen fished, which is how it should be.

      I  would like us all to spare a thought for those members who have health problems, wishing them  better times ahead.

                 Next Wednesday it's Viaducts Campbell, which is just a Winter venue for Dad's Army, so                                                      let's make the best of it.


                                                                  Bob

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Landsend fishery 7/10/18

 

Landsend fishery 7/10/18 match lake

 

I met Martin in mac ds in Street as Di didn't open the café as we didn't have enough to make it worth while .. which was a shame as I love the full English there but I had to make do with a breakfast wrap instead …mmmmm not!

 

Mike said it would be hard today as we had a frost and loads of rain on Saturday but should get some bites … Winters coming but looking at this weeks weather it is going to be 24 mid week !!!
 

Anyway we Only had 11 today so plenty of room so Mike sorted out the pegs and Shane collected the money and Danny sorted out the paper work and we got under way  … I didn't mind what peg I drew today but if I could choose it would have been 1-12 or 18-19 ..

 



 

So into the tub of dreams and I pull out peg 22 !! not what  I wanted But a good silvers peg but I would wait to see who got what pegs before I made up my mind on what to do .

 

my home for the day (peg22)

 



I could see George (best silvers angler in the club) on peg 1 and Danny (Pinocchio baits) on peg 19 … So I set up a silvers rig and mixed up some ground bait but I wasn't sure if I was wasting my time !!!! I also set up 3 carp rigs 2 with banded pellet and 1 to fish with maggot/corn/worm ….

 

I had Shane on peg 24 and Roger (Hovis baits) on peg 21  also the golden peg today was peg 5 and Richard drew it. So at the all in I fed a pinch of micros a meter of the far bank and started on a 6mm banded pellet then I looked at Roger (Hovis baits) who was playing a carp within 10 seconds !!! then he had carp number 2!! I was thinking the writing is on the wall …  Then that man  Danny (Pinocchio baits) was playing a carp !!! So I was thinking they wanted a munch so I fed another pinch of micros and put on 2 maggots and went back out to the far side and after 5 minutes I had carp number 1 then did the same again and had carp number 2 and I was thinking  here we go and then I had Mr carp number 3 … then that was it !! I was thinking have I fed to much ?? I must have fed 60 micros ..So started a new line but I could only catch 1 or 2 then I had to move and start a new line again it was hard work  .. I only had one carp in the track all day and didn't have a carp in the margin!!!!!!

 

Roger Only had 3 carp and chucked back at 3.30 also Shane had 2 carp and some silvers and also chucked back … so a hard day but I could see George (best silvers angler in the club) catching also Mike and Danny( Pinocchio) looked like they both had a few !!!

 

So we packed up and my mate Lord c (octopussy baits) came down from peg 11 to start the scales on peg 1  and he said he had a crap day and also chucked back !! and he is no mug!!

 

So we started the scales on peg 1 with George (best silvers angler in the club) and he had 7-3 of white bait and 34-4 of vermin for a total of 41-7 then it was Richard on peg 5 and he had 3-9 of silvers and 23-2 for a total of 26-11 then it was Tony Fry (silver fox) on peg 8 and he chucked back .. then it was Lord c who also chucked back !!!!!!!!!!! Eric on peg 13 had 2-0 of silvers and 23-6 for a total of 25-6... Paul (Paxo baits) on peg 15 went for the silvers and  put on 4-11 and he also in no mug so it shows how hard it fished today !!.

 

Then it was Mike on peg 18 and he had 36-11 of carp then that man Danny (Pinocchio baits) on peg 19 who had 10-15 of silvers and 33-14 of carp for a total of 44-13 … Roger had a DNW then it was my turn on peg 22 and I had 65-15 … and lastly Shane on peg 24who also had a DNW..

 

So a hard day, but it was nice and dry and it was a laugh talking to Roger about all things Bridgewater ! well Phil aka the Guru tart !! as he is on his hols again but as this is his 4 one this year we think he might be a drugs mule...because he comes back and then spends another £5000 on new fishing  gear !!! only joking Phil!!

 

1st overall  s king peg 22  65-15

2nd overall George (best silvers angler in the club) peg 1 41-7

 

1st silvers Danny (Pinocchio baits) peg 19 10-15

2nd silvers Paul (Paxo baits) peg 15 4-11

 

So well done to all and a big thankyou to George who help all round Mr nice guy  Paul (Paxo baits) back to the car park with his kit !! and if you read this Paul I hope it all goes well this week mate ….

 

Next Sunday we are at the sedges and I think there are 4-5 spaces left so if you want to fish then please phone Tony fry (silver fox)

 

Have a good one!!

 

Danny with his winning silvers net on peg 19



 



 



 







HLS Angling Dad's Army Wednesday 3rd October Sedges Tile

Dad's Army attacked Sedges Tile today.  The weather was set fair for what should be a good test. We had twenty on parade so every peg was taken.    The Golden Peg number 39 was drawn by Warrant Officer Bill.

But first the business had to be completed while hot drinks were consumed with all the usual banter going on.   George was full of ????? after his recent win, and Professor Kev was offering swimming lessons at a reasonable price!!!   John The Brad had had a senior moment, he visited Avalon on his way to fish Sedges.  After all this, and more, it was to our positions to prepare for action.

George was happy with 21.    I drew 28 with Monsieur Baz on my right and Not So Simple to my left.   We started fishing on the toot from Jame's  match, so no confusion.    From the off |I could see some lads catching, but not me; an hour went by and not one fish which was pretty sad;   but I was still recovering from illness, not much of an excuse.    I decided to use my time experimenting with baits and feed, and in the last 90 minutes I started catching fish; had I cracked it??   As the match progressed I could see Tungsten catching silvers and carp,  Simon seemed to be going well, all was  revealed after the toot.

It was time; Danny and I made for George on peg 21, who was moaning about a bad day with 11lb 12ozs of silvers and 32lbs of carp.   Next it was Big Bird who had swooped on 34lbs 12ozs of silvers, which was plenty good enough for today.   Martin and his faithful Flo had mustered 39lbs 12ozs but was it good enough to beat brother Tonto?

Bill the Paste got 78lbs 2ozs, but would he beat arch rival Eric the Ninja? It was then time for peg 33
the Ninja who had just three nets, one being silvers that was easy, but the next net 106lbs 12ozs was disqualified.   So what had we left? his next net 77lbs 8ozs plus 4lbs 2ozs of silvers was just enough for overall.

    Good turn out, good weather, good fishing, and good company   In fact just another great day with                                      Dad's Army.   Full results below.

              Next Wednesday we visit Shiplate Main Lake, so let's make it feel occupied.

                                      Until then

                                                Bob


                                                               

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