HLS Dad's Army Wednesday 7th February Viaducts Match Lake

It had been a cold night, and Dad's Army were booked for Match Lake at Viaducts.   When I arrived Tivi had just pulled in, so we had a chat with young Badger, who was looking after us today.   There was plenty of ice around, so we had a walk around the venue to see where best to get some fish from. We eventually decided on Campbell as the most accessible, having decided that, it was then ,what pegs to use?

Money collected, and it was time for the draw.  The Golden Peg number 115 went to sticky fingered Sheriff.    The hardy lad's didn't complain, and off they went to set up for any fish that dared to turn up.

I got to my peg 128 a little late, so it was a quick set up, and then I shouted all in.   It was not long before the Big Bird was hauling out a carp, and The Sheriff was catching silvers.   All the rest of us were struggling, but saying that, everyone weighed in except you know who, with not a bite all day.

Rob with an amazing 72lbs 14ozs romped away with the overall, while Danny got silvers and the Golden Peg, with 11lbs 2ozs.   So everyone who studies form will have no problem naming these two hot favourits.   Well done everyone for overcoming all the adverse conditions.

It was good to see The Wizard back fighting fit, also Simon Garbutt getting a  day off work.   The sun shone all day making it feel quite warm, but we know there is better to come, so get off your butts, and get fishing.

Next Wednesday it's Emeralds Specimen Lake and limited number?   It is also Valentines Day so just behave, no nonsense  xxxx!

                                                       Bob

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