Sunday 12th June 2016 - Shiplate Canals

Today is the first anniversary of HLS Angling:  I would like to congratulate all our members for the way they have achieved this in the spirit of friendly competition;  long may it continue.

The two canals were fished. so it was two matches with two golden pegs.

While Treasure collected the money I had a chat with our host Steve, sorted the pegs to be used and drew the golden pegs.  Then came the draw   We had no complaints, Sheriff Danny drew 1 golden peg, and Stan the other. So it was good luck to everyone and lets get to it!

I drew peg 12 on Hawthorns and was quite happy.  On my left was Big Bird, and to my right Steve the King.  My plan was to avoid the carp, fish down the track for skimmers,  the near margin for crucians and others.  At the start just one small cup mixed feed in front, and small amounts of loose feed in the margin.   The plan worked to begin with, albeit slowly, with five small skimmers in the net.   Switching to the inside, two more skimmers and some good roach.   This was how my day continued, with some very quiet spells    The King on my right was having a very busy day, with loads of splashing spoiling my peace.   From what I could hear and see, it looked like it was going to be very close at the scales, which is what match fishing is all about: and so the results showed.

On Westpool, Tony Newall on hot peg 15 came out on top overall, while a surprised Ninja Searle won the silvers.   On Hawthorns The King won overall, and I the silvers by only 1oz from Sausage Bowyer..   There were lots of good weights with three over the 100lbs.   The Silvers did not do so well, mainly because of the carp activity??  Full results below.

On Wednesday its Sedges, followed by Avalon next Sunday..PLEASE phone a.s.a.p this is very important as I need to inform Jamie and Vic of numbers.

                                              Good fishing

                                                         Chair Bob

P.S  I must  apologise to Tivi Dave, I missed putting his name down last week with a weight of 43lb 8ozs, Bob had written it in but I missed it out    Marilyn

Wednesday 8th June 2016 - Avalon Fisheries

We were at Avalon Fishery on Wednesday 8th June; fifteen of Dad's Army were on parade ready to improve on Sunday's effort at the same venue,   Ian, the hairy one, was in charge of the fishery pegging and weighing in.   We were allocated the high numbers on the opposite side to normal, which made a nice change.

I took the money, selected the golden peg number 43  and paid Ian. Then for the draw, surprise surprise I picked GP 43, the first time ever!   So off to the bank to make all the decisions about where, and what baits.  On my left is Kev who, at 60 something, has fallen in love again, so he is more dizzy than usual !!!   and to my right is Bill Parker.

I started at eleven metres feeding both margins, after 45 minutes of struggling  I began  fishing the right hand margin, which started to produce fish, skimmers up to 1.0lbs.   While I had been doing this, Kev has managed to hook a big lump, breaking his new rod when It went under his platform.   Let this be a lesson to you all you would be ROMEOS, stick to fishing.

I had a pleasant day, catching a good amount of fish, but not half as much as Walsall John, who I saw regularly exercising hsi landing net.   Time passed quickly, and I was reluctant to call the ALL OUT, but 4 o'clock  had arrived.  

At the weigh in Robot Duck topped the ton to win, with Tonto a distant second; well done Pete.   The silvers were an eye opener, with four anglers weighing over 40lbs.  Sheriff Danny had 45lbs 4ozs, Walsall John 44lbs 13ozs, and Martin with 41lbs 4ozs.

Many thanks to Avalon for a great match. 

Sunday its Shiplate and next Wednesday Sedges.

                               See you there 

                                         Chair Bob 

Sunday 5th June 2016 - Avalon Fisheries

It was Sunday, and a fine day with the prospect of some good fishing.   26 of the lads turned out,  and there was plenty of talk about the draw.   Vic sorted the peg numbers, and the golden peg was number 3.   I took the names and numbers, and we all set out to make our preparations.

I drew peg 20, and was well pleased.   I heard no moans, so everyone must have been reasonably happy.  The fish were blowing close in, and I thought sweetcorn on the hook and a good bag.  An hour passed and not a bite!  Dave Allen on my left started catching skimmers averaging 2lbs, while Bagger Meakin to my right  caught from the off on the waggler.   I phoned my wife, this is useuly a good way to start catching, it worked, and I caught a very small skimmer, it was a beginning, but it was not going to be my day.   Dave did well to my left, next to him was " Bend it" fishing with a hangover, catching a lot of small fish.

At the end of the day Treasure won overall, just pipping Woolly Neil by 11ozs.   The silvers were even closer with Beaker Davis 1oz ahead of Dave Allen.   The full results below.

On Wednesday we return to Avalon, and next Sunday its 2 canals at Shiplate .  There is plenty of room on both.

                                                         Chair Bob

Wednesday 1st June 2016 - Viaduct Match Lake

Wednesday at Match Lake Viaduct was the venue or Dad's Army on the 1st of June.   Thirteen of the lads turned out, most were looking for the silvers, but also for sport with the Fls which are plentiful in this lake.

No Treasure today, so I relieved the lads of their cash and completed the paperwork.  Badger sorted the pegs and drew the golden peg number 41, so all set for the draw;  Cockerel Lambert drew lucky, first one out of the hat, I waited until last, and drew peg 46 which was a new area for me.  I had Graham Burb on my left and Sheriff Danny on my right, so plenty to keep my eye on.   My intention was to fish caster at about ll metres, so I  put in a small amount of my usual mix to begin with , and a single maggot on light rig to get fish in the net.   This didn't take long, so on to caster, with regular feeding of small amounts of groundbait caster and sweetcorn.   I caught roach and small skimmers, with an occasional bonus fish, this mixed with half a dozen F1s made a very pleasant day's fishing.;  this,  plus a lot of abuse and banter with Danny, what more could a bloke want.  Full results of a very close match are below.

Two trips to Avalon next, one on Sunday, and again next Wednesday.  No restriction on numbers, so do the right thing and phone early.

                                                Chair Bob

Sunday 29th May 2016 - Combwich Match Lake

Sunday 29th May and 26 members arrived to give Combwich Match Lake a try on a warm sunny day.

Treasure is back to collect the ackers, and the monetary side of things, but he brought to my attention a rumble in the jungle about payments, and methods of this on completion of matches.  So before the draw I tried to enlighten the lads to what our cub is all about, mainly not monetary gain, but competition between members who enjoy each other's company, and a good craic.   The outcome was a unanimous carry on doing what we are doing, and what is all the fuss about!!!

So on to the draw, George got the flyer peg 1, while Kev got the golden peg 9.   So off to the bank to set about preparation, everyone agreed the venue looked good, with colour in the water and plenty of features.   Alas all the good signs were deceiving, as can be seen on the result sheet  "Wye Aye man Searle" topped the weights with 21lb 14ozs, with Bolton George second  with 6lbs 4ozs, the rest were history.

On Wednesday we are on Match Lake Viaducts, 14 anglers tops, and next Sunday Avalon with no limit, so  get on the phone.

                                 

                                                        Chair Bob

Wednesday 25th May 2016 - Sedges Brick Lake

Dad's Army at the Sedges on Wednesday 25th May on Brick Lake, all looked forward to a good day's fishing on a fine day.  I was late arriving, due to a senior moment, I left all the paperwork at home, and had to go back for it.   Still no harm done,   Danny collected the money while I spoke to Jamie who sorted the peg numbers.   Denise drew the golden peg number 7.   At nine o'clock the drew was made, and Tonto gets lucky, and the golden money looked under threat.

I drew peg 18, and was more than happy, as I had already decided to have a lazy day fishing short with caster and maggots.   At the all in I cupped in a small amount of mixed loose feed and ground bait, and small fish came to hand quite quickly.   Bend it on my right was catching some weighty specimens, but telling me porkies to the contrary.   I realized I was about 10lbs behind Mike, so it was time to change to sweetcorn on the hook.   This did the trick, and larger fish entered my net, but it was not enough, and I got stuffed by Bend it.

At the weigh in Tonto took 1sr overall and the golden peg with 70ls, while Mike took silvers with 37lbs 4oz. It was noticed Welsh Wizard Brian weighed 3 silver fish, not his usual one, he was also needing some net practice after making a mess of his carp net  HOW MANY YEARS!!!?

Thanks to Jamie for a good days fishing.

On Sunday we will give Combwich Ponds Match Lake a try We are full for that.  Wednesday its Viaducts Match Lake again we are full.

Results below,

                                        Chair Bob

Sunday 22nd May 2016 - Landsend

The weather looked fine and when I arrived quite a few of the lads were taking advantage of the excellent breakfast provided by Di.   No Treasure today so I collected the money and paid Mike, who had sorted out the peg numbers.   Horney took the 50 pence for the golden peg so job done.   Time for the draw, the golden peg was peg 19 and drawn by Shane Western, who was reminded  what happened last time he drew it, an early morning swim!!!! 

All the business completed  I drew peg 2 so its was off to the bank, set up and ate a pork pie.  In peg 1 was Paul Bowyer mumbling and thinking about the two fish in his new tank at home and what they had cost him.  On my right I had Tungsten Dave, so the competition should be good.   I set up two rigs both for fishing comfortably down the middle track, easy to feed "but not much" hopefully to catch some skimmers and their larger family.

Horny toots and things got going, in the first half hour I had a carp and a couple of small roach, then no bites.   As the day progressed Tungsten was catching quite steadily, and Paul was putting a few fish in his nets.   My day started to improve with the occasional bream and skmmer, and a couple of crucians as a bonus.  At the all out toot, I feel its going to be close between Dave and myself, but I hadn't a clue what the others had done.

So came the weigh in:  its a big thankyou to Beaker Mike Davies for the gift of digital scales, which worked  a treat, especially  as they put me first silvers with 21lbs 3ozs .   Robot Duck Pete took overall with 70lbs plus.

A good day with plenty of crack was enjoyed.  The full results are below.

                             Wednesday its Sedges and Sunday we give Combwich Ponds a try

                                                                           Chair Bob