Blog by Steve King
Trinity waters Bridgewater
Today was a challenging day on the bank at Trinity Waters in Bridgewater. I went in with high hopes, particularly after hearing from the local lads that a corner peg was the golden ticket. Corner spots on this lake are typically known for their productivity, so when I pulled peg 23, I knew it wasn’t quite what I’d been hoping for. Peg 23 used to be a renowned peg for silvers, but times have changed, and it doesn’t hold that status anymore.
I set up the “kitchen sink” approach—hoping to cover all my bases. My plan was to rely on the straight bomb for the carp, but to be honest, it didn’t go as I’d imagined. I didn’t get a single bite on the bomb. Instead, I ended up working the pole, and even that only gave me about 5 or 6 bites in total. The bites were scarce, but I managed to catch three carp and a couple of roach, enough to keep me in the game, even if just barely.
The weigh-in was surprising, given how tough it was I ended up with 24 lbs, which was actually good enough for second place in the match. Considering the conditions, that result was a shocker. Ian Townsend took a well-deserved win with a weight of 55 lbs from peg 8, fishing sweetcorn and making it look easy. Peg 8 turned out to be the standout spot on the day, and Ian made the most of it.
On the silvers side, John won the silver pool with a modest but respectable 12 lbs, while George came in second with 9 lbs. Hats off to all the framers for finding the fish and getting the results.
The weather was overcast throughout, adding a bit of a chill to the air. I think it played a part in making the day so challenging? With this session wrapped up, It will be on to the next one in a few weeks time …
Until then, tight lines.
